Hack It Out Golf
Episodes
SMS - 5 Index, Par 5, FW 200 Yards, Birdie and Bogey Chances
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today, we're with a solid golfer. He's hit a tee shot on a par 5, leavi...
SMS - 5 Index, Par 5, FW 200 Yards, Birdie and Bogey Chances
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today, we're with a solid golfer. He's hit a tee shot on a par 5, leavi...
Learning From Tour Player Swings, Part 9 (Pelvic Side Bend)
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark, Lou, and Greg continue to take measured data from Tour (and, in this case, also amateur) swings and see what it tells us for making real improve...
Learning From Tour Player Swings, Part 9 (Pelvic Side Bend)
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark, Lou, and Greg continue to take measured data from Tour (and, in this case, also amateur) swings and see what it tells us for making real improve...
Thoughts on the Tour Championship
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WIthin the past couple weeks, Scottie Scheffler capped an amazing season on the PGA Tour by winning the Tour Championship and with it, the Fedex Cup a...
Thoughts on the Tour Championship
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WIthin the past couple weeks, Scottie Scheffler capped an amazing season on the PGA Tour by winning the Tour Championship and with it, the Fedex Cup a...
SMS - 3 Putt Percentage, 16-20 Feet, Scratch and 20 Index
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In this edition of the Saturday Stat, Lou returns to Greg's wheelhouse:...
SMS - 3 Putt Percentage, 16-20 Feet, Scratch and 20 Index
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In this edition of the Saturday Stat, Lou returns to Greg's wheelhouse:...
Lining Up Your Putts
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about lining up your putts. Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about using the line on the ball vs drawing lines, whether to use a line a...
Lining Up Your Putts
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about lining up your putts. Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about using the line on the ball vs drawing lines, whether to use a line a...
Sean Foley's Greatest Coaching Accomplishment
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is the second part of Mark's interview in Sean Foley. Here, Mark asks Sean what Sean regards as his greatest accomplishment in coachin...
Sean Foley's Greatest Coaching Accomplishment
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is the second part of Mark's interview in Sean Foley. Here, Mark asks Sean what Sean regards as his greatest accomplishment in coachin...
SMS - Scratch and 15 Index, 175 in Fairway, Double or Worse
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In this edition of the Saturday Stat, a golfer is sitting in the fairwa...
SMS - Scratch and 15 Index, 175 in Fairway, Double or Worse
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In this edition of the Saturday Stat, a golfer is sitting in the fairwa...
Greg's Champions Tour Update
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the top-ranked Champions Tour podcast in the world.* In this episode, Greg gets us (and Mark and Lou) up to date as his ...
Greg's Champions Tour Update
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the top-ranked Champions Tour podcast in the world.* In this episode, Greg gets us (and Mark and Lou) up to date as his ...
Sean Foley on Coaching Tiger
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Hack It Out Golf Podcast, Mark has the opportunity to sit down for an extended conversation with famed golf coach Sean ...
Sean Foley on Coaching Tiger
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Hack It Out Golf Podcast, Mark has the opportunity to sit down for an extended conversation with famed golf coach Sean ...
SMS - Amateur Driver Distance When Missing the Center
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Golf's statistical revolution has made it clear: distance matters. And ...
SMS - Amateur Driver Distance When Missing the Center
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Golf's statistical revolution has made it clear: distance matters. And ...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 8 (Center of Mass to Hand Distance)
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark, Lou, and Greg continue to take measured data from Tour (and, in this case, also amateur) swings and see what it tells us for making real improve...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 8 (Center of Mass to Hand Distance)
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark, Lou, and Greg continue to take measured data from Tour (and, in this case, also amateur) swings and see what it tells us for making real improve...
Takeaways from a Lesson with Sean Foley
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, Mark had a lesson with Sean Foley, famed for his work with a number of elite Tour pros. In this episode, he recaps that lesson with Greg and...
Takeaways from a Lesson with Sean Foley
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, Mark had a lesson with Sean Foley, famed for his work with a number of elite Tour pros. In this episode, he recaps that lesson with Greg and...
SMS - 10 Index, Scoring Average Hitting Fairways and Greens
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode will make you think. Take a 10-index golfer: what will ...
SMS - 10 Index, Scoring Average Hitting Fairways and Greens
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode will make you think. Take a 10-index golfer: what will ...
Sportsbox AI: Mark's Hip Turn
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys continue to see what they can learn about the golf swing using motion tracking analysis. Here, Mark asks Greg and Lou how mu...
Sportsbox AI: Mark's Hip Turn
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys continue to see what they can learn about the golf swing using motion tracking analysis. Here, Mark asks Greg and Lou how mu...
Sportsbox AI: Lou's Hand Lift
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New technology keeps making information that was once exclusive to expensive equipment available to the avid regular golfer. In this episode, Mark, Lo...
Sportsbox AI: Lou's Hand Lift
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New technology keeps making information that was once exclusive to expensive equipment available to the avid regular golfer. In this episode, Mark, Lo...
SMS - Gaining Distance and Scoring
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Modern golf instruction emphasizes distance; the old "drive for show" s...
SMS - Gaining Distance and Scoring
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Modern golf instruction emphasizes distance; the old "drive for show" s...
2024 Senior Open Championship Recap
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Go Greggie, Go Greggie! In this episode, Greg joins Mark and Lou to recap the 2024 Senior Open Championship, in which Greg finished T17. They discuss ...
2024 Senior Open Championship Recap
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Go Greggie, Go Greggie! In this episode, Greg joins Mark and Lou to recap the 2024 Senior Open Championship, in which Greg finished T17. They discuss ...
Do Golf Shoes Matter?
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it the shoes? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk golf shoes and the ways that our footwear can influence how we play. From a discussion of m...
Do Golf Shoes Matter?
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it the shoes? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk golf shoes and the ways that our footwear can influence how we play. From a discussion of m...
SMS - Scoring Average, Easiest Hole on the Course, Scratch and 20
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week, a chastened and humbled Mark returns with Greg to guess how ...
SMS - Scoring Average, Easiest Hole on the Course, Scratch and 20
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week, a chastened and humbled Mark returns with Greg to guess how ...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 7 (Left Knee Turn)
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this episode features Rory McIlroy. In this episode, Mark asks Gr...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 7 (Left Knee Turn)
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this episode features Rory McIlroy. In this episode, Mark asks Gr...
Do Worn Out Wedges Matter?
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all love new golf gear. But in the hierarchy of sparkly new golf clubs, drivers are likely at the top, followed by iron sets and putters. What abou...
Do Worn Out Wedges Matter?
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all love new golf gear. But in the hierarchy of sparkly new golf clubs, drivers are likely at the top, followed by iron sets and putters. What abou...
SMS - Putting Make Rate From 8', Scratch and 20 Index
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Is this the best Saturday Stat ever? Probably. Today, Lou asks Mark and...
SMS - Putting Make Rate From 8', Scratch and 20 Index
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Is this the best Saturday Stat ever? Probably. Today, Lou asks Mark and...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 6 (Hip Turn)
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this episode features Brooks Koepka. Today, Mark quizzes Lou and ...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 6 (Hip Turn)
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this episode features Brooks Koepka. Today, Mark quizzes Lou and ...
Senior Open Championship Preview
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Champions Tour major schedule takes him to the other side of the Atlantic, where he's headed to Carnoustie to play the Senior Open Championship. ...
Senior Open Championship Preview
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Champions Tour major schedule takes him to the other side of the Atlantic, where he's headed to Carnoustie to play the Senior Open Championship. ...
SMS - 10 Index, SG:Putting when Good and Poor Iron Play
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. We know that the traditional putts per round stat is very dependent on ...
SMS - 10 Index, SG:Putting when Good and Poor Iron Play
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. We know that the traditional putts per round stat is very dependent on ...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 5 (Turn)
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this time, Jon Rahm. Jon is famous for having a relatively "short...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 5 (Turn)
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Mark again is analyzing motion capture data from elite players—this time, Jon Rahm. Jon is famous for having a relatively "short...
Lou's Visit to the Titleist Performance Institute
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Lou joins Mark and Greg to talk about his recent visit to a golf Mecca: the Titleist Performance Institute. There, Lou experienced...
Lou's Visit to the Titleist Performance Institute
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Lou joins Mark and Greg to talk about his recent visit to a golf Mecca: the Titleist Performance Institute. There, Lou experienced...
SMS - Approach Shots Coming Up Way Short
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. The topic today: megaduffs. How often do you hit your approach shot and...
SMS - Approach Shots Coming Up Way Short
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. The topic today: megaduffs. How often do you hit your approach shot and...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 4 (Sway)
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Mark compares motion capture data from two elite players—this time, Jon Rahm and Rickie Fowler. The point of comparison: how muc...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 4 (Sway)
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Mark compares motion capture data from two elite players—this time, Jon Rahm and Rickie Fowler. The point of comparison: how muc...
Putts Per Round and Other Traditional Stats
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You want to get better at golf, so you start tracking some stats in your game in addition to score alone. Are those stats going to give you useful inf...
Putts Per Round and Other Traditional Stats
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You want to get better at golf, so you start tracking some stats in your game in addition to score alone. Are those stats going to give you useful inf...
SMS - Scratch Players, Scoring Average, Easy vs Hard Courses
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. The course rating system for handicap purposes is a mystery to many gol...
SMS - Scratch Players, Scoring Average, Easy vs Hard Courses
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. The course rating system for handicap purposes is a mystery to many gol...
US Senior Open Recap
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Chalmers just completed his second major on the Champions Tour: the US Senior Open! In this episode, he, Mark, and Lou talk through his week at N...
US Senior Open Recap
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Chalmers just completed his second major on the Champions Tour: the US Senior Open! In this episode, he, Mark, and Lou talk through his week at N...
Are Golfers Peaking Earlier?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This past week, Miles Russell played in a PGA Tour event at age 15. Although he didn't make the cut, he did shoot even par for two rounds and beat doz...
Are Golfers Peaking Earlier?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This past week, Miles Russell played in a PGA Tour event at age 15. Although he didn't make the cut, he did shoot even par for two rounds and beat doz...
SMS - Greenside Bunkers vs Rough, 10 yards, Scratch and 20 Index
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greenside bunkers—higher handicappers often dread them, while better ...
SMS - Greenside Bunkers vs Rough, 10 yards, Scratch and 20 Index
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greenside bunkers—higher handicappers often dread them, while better ...
US Open Recap
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 US Open at Pinehurst was electric! A memorable course and a memorable finish give Mark, Lou, and Greg and lot ot talk about. In this episode,...
US Open Recap
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 US Open at Pinehurst was electric! A memorable course and a memorable finish give Mark, Lou, and Greg and lot ot talk about. In this episode,...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Lag)
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode, Mark again pulls up motion capture data from elite players—this time, Sergio Garcia and Billy Horschel. Sergio is famous for his la...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Lag)
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode, Mark again pulls up motion capture data from elite players—this time, Sergio Garcia and Billy Horschel. Sergio is famous for his la...
SMS - Percent of US Male Golfers, Plus vs High Index
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Managing expectations isn't just about individual shots. What percentag...
SMS - Percent of US Male Golfers, Plus vs High Index
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Managing expectations isn't just about individual shots. What percentag...
Champions Tour Midseason Recap
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, we're about halfway through Greg Chalmer's first season on the PGA Champions Tour. In this episode, he and Lou and Mark recap the season th...
Champions Tour Midseason Recap
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, we're about halfway through Greg Chalmer's first season on the PGA Champions Tour. In this episode, he and Lou and Mark recap the season th...
Lexi Thompson and Golf Social Media
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In recent days, Lexi Thompson announced her retirement from professional golf. In this episode, Greg, Lou, and Mark talk about the reasons behind her ...
Lexi Thompson and Golf Social Media
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In recent days, Lexi Thompson announced her retirement from professional golf. In this episode, Greg, Lou, and Mark talk about the reasons behind her ...
SMS - 5 Index Players, Age 20s vs 60s, SG Short Game
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Sometimes the stats confirm long-held suspicions. Sometimes they overtu...
SMS - 5 Index Players, Age 20s vs 60s, SG Short Game
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Sometimes the stats confirm long-held suspicions. Sometimes they overtu...
2024 Senior PGA Championship Recap
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Chalmers played his first Champions Tour major—and was this close to winning the whole thing! In this episode, Greg joins Mark and Lou to talk ...
2024 Senior PGA Championship Recap
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Chalmers played his first Champions Tour major—and was this close to winning the whole thing! In this episode, Greg joins Mark and Lou to talk ...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Trail Elbow)
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode, Mark again pulls up motion capture data from elite players—this time, Rory and Bryson. Here, he focuses in on a comparison the angl...
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Trail Elbow)
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode, Mark again pulls up motion capture data from elite players—this time, Rory and Bryson. Here, he focuses in on a comparison the angl...
SMS - 180 in Fairway, Greens Hit, Scratch-10-20
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Here's a great expectations podcast: in this episode, Lou has Mark and ...
SMS - 180 in Fairway, Greens Hit, Scratch-10-20
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Here's a great expectations podcast: in this episode, Lou has Mark and ...
Learning from Tour Player Swings
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Finau and Rory McIlroy: both elite players, and both capable of absolutely smashing drivers. But how? In this episode, Mark grabs Lou's Stat host...
Learning from Tour Player Swings
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Finau and Rory McIlroy: both elite players, and both capable of absolutely smashing drivers. But how? In this episode, Mark grabs Lou's Stat host...
Qualifying for the US Senior Open
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Chalmers continues his roll! In today's episode, Greg recaps his qualifying round for the 2024 US Senior Open. He, Lou, and Mark talk about the q...
Qualifying for the US Senior Open
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Chalmers continues his roll! In today's episode, Greg recaps his qualifying round for the 2024 US Senior Open. He, Lou, and Mark talk about the q...
SMS - Tee Shot, 10 Handicap, Driving for 0 SG
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today is an all-time reality check in expectations management. If you'r...
SMS - Tee Shot, 10 Handicap, Driving for 0 SG
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today is an all-time reality check in expectations management. If you'r...
Preparing for the Senior PGA Championship
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded before last week's Senior PGA Championship, this episode features discussion with Greg, Mark, and Lou and Greg prepares for his first Champio...
Preparing for the Senior PGA Championship
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded before last week's Senior PGA Championship, this episode features discussion with Greg, Mark, and Lou and Greg prepares for his first Champio...
Home Launch Monitors
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What used to be the exclusive property of fitting studios, high-end coaches, and touring professionals is now accessible for the amateur golfer. In th...
Home Launch Monitors
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What used to be the exclusive property of fitting studios, high-end coaches, and touring professionals is now accessible for the amateur golfer. In th...
SMS - Upper Percentile Driving Distances
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. How long is 267 yards? Not in distance, of course: but where would a ma...
SMS - Upper Percentile Driving Distances
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. How long is 267 yards? Not in distance, of course: but where would a ma...
Practice Swings
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Practice swings: useful? Necessary? Time-waster? What are your practice swings for? What about practice swings when you're practicing? In this episode...
Practice Swings
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Practice swings: useful? Necessary? Time-waster? What are your practice swings for? What about practice swings when you're practicing? In this episode...