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471: Bad results happen to all golfers. One of the hardest things to do is not to beat yourself up for a bad shot, poor result, or three putt. Tom Good is a PGA "Class A" Professional at Cinnabar Hills in San Jose, CA. This is the first time we've ever met Tom and he has a lot of valuable insight on ways to keep your mind clear of negative thoughts and keep yourself on track for a good round. Tom shares his experiences playing professionally, why he loves to teach, and what we can do to improve our next round.  In our next episode, Tom returns to instruct us on how to minimize the damage and manage the golf course. You can reach Tom at TomGood@TheGoodGolfConnection.com

469: Each year comedian Matty Blake joins us for his outrageously cynical and hilarious hits & misses of the previous year's PGA Tour season, which we call the MattyB Awards. In part 1 of this 2 part awards show, we get an update about Matty's new nightly TV show "Off-Par" on the Back9Network (Direct TV channel 262). Matty also hands out the awards for Player to Watch and Best & Worst Dressed.Golf Smarter host, Fred Greene has been a guest on Matty's TV show a couple times now and you can see the latest conversation on our blog at GolfSmarter.com and our Golf Smarter Facebook page. For more about the Back9Network, and to let your TV signal provider know that you too want to watch the Back9Network, please go to http://iwantback9network.com

468: Jamie "The Golf Sensei" Zimron returns for part 2 of our conversation. As we start the 10th year of weekly Golf Smarter episodes, we change this week’s topic from the mental aspect of improvement to the physical. The lower body is critical to success in so many sports, but amateur golfers focus more on their upper body and arms, and forget (or don't know) the importance of keeping the lower body quiet, but using your legs to generate power. What's more important to a successful golf swing, lower body movement or upper body? Strength or flexibility? As a 5th level black belt in Aikido, a certified Sports Psychologist, Mind-Body Fitness expert, and LPGA Certified instructor, Jamie is well versed in all of these answers. Come to this blog post at GolfSmarter.com to also get some video instruction from Jamie. http://KiAiGolf.com

467: Jamie Zimron is probably one of the most fascinating certified LPGA instructors I've ever encountered. A National Junior Golf Champion, Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford undergraduate, a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, an accomplished Aikido instructor, a motivational speaker, a peace activist in the Middle East, the founder of the KiAi Way®, and has put it all together for a leading-edge integrative body-based peak performance method.In her fifth appearance on Golf Smarter, we talk about the critical value of balance, whether strength or flexibility is more important, and the importance of relaxation through the swing. Jamie has a number of training DVDs on her website

466: After hearing about the impact, success, and closing down of SCORGolf, CEO Terry “The Wedge Guy” Koehler returns to give us a complete rundown of what his team has learned and how that will influence the design of the all new Ben Hogan Golf irons that will be introduced next month.This episode is brought to you by Harrys.com. Get $5 off your first purchase with the coupon code "GolfSmarter". Thanks to Harry's for being a supporter of Golf Smarter and Movember. Check out my Movember journey time-lapse selfie video on the GolfSmarter page on Facebook.Per your suggestion, the Harry's ad has been removed from the Members Only episode, but you still are eligible for the above mentioned discount.

465: Terry "The Wedge Guy" Koehler returns to announce the final liquidation of his line of SCORGolf scoring clubs (wedges) before the launch of the all new Ben Hogan Brand of irons. Graciously, his "Friends & Family" special pricing has been extended to Golf Smarter listeners. While supplies lasts, you can get up to 5 clubs at $99 each, reduced from their normal price of $129US. Terry also gives a history of how the SCORGolf line has faired during the three years on the market. It's the only set of wedges to be on Golf Digest's Hot List three years in a row without making any design changes. Very impressive. Make sure when you order to let them know you heard about this special on the GOLF SMARTER Podcast! Listen for details on how to order a new club, but do it fast, because there's an extremely limited supply.

464: This isn't a very long episode, but you don't want to miss it. Host Fred Greene introduces Jason Faircloth, a determined and brave young man who doesn't allow his battle with Cerebral Palsy get in the way of his love for golf. After being the first and only American to play in the British Disabled Open, he became the founder of the US Disabled Golf Association. He announces that the first US Disabled Open is in July of 2015, and he'd like you to spread the word, volunteer, and/or donate at www.usdga.net

463: Darren Garrett works nights cleaning a local McDonalds in Perth, Australia so that he can fine tune his game during the day so that he can advance through Q-School and make the tour. In this episode, we talk to Darren about what it takes, his goals, and his chances.

462: Golf rules are fluid. Depending on whom you're playing with, they can change from round to round. But walk on someone's line, talk when your partner is up, or make phone calls, that can really cause a problem. This week we speak to Golf Smarter listener and author Richard Todd about his newest book "The Golf Rules: Etiquette". This is less then half of the full conversation. You can listen to it commercial free for $1.99. Now available in the Individual Episode section of our Golfers'Mart at GolfSmarter.com.http://TheGolfRules.comBoth or Richard's books are available in the book section of our Golfers'Mart.This episode is brought to you by Harry's! For guys like you who want a great shave experience for a fraction of what you’re paying now, go to Harrys.com. And get $5 off your first purchase by entering the code GOLFSMARTER when you check out.

461: In this episode, we pick up right where we left off from last time to discuss author and Sports Psychiatrist Dr. Michael T. Lardon’s work with PGA Tour players including how he developed a close relationship with Phil Mickleson. Both of Michael's books, the newest being "Mastering Golf's Mental Game - Your Ultimate Guide to Better On-Course Performance and Lower Scores" and his first, "Finding Your Zone" are both available in our Golfers'Mart at GolfSmarter.com

460: Sports Psychiatrist Dr. Michael T. Lardon returns to discuss his latest book Mastering Golf’s Mental Game - Your Ultimate Guide to Better On-Course Performance and Lower Scores - In this helpful book, Dr. Lardon shows us how to organize our thoughts and use them for maximum performance. Not just an associate clinical professor of medicine at UC San Diego, Michael was a world ranked table tennis player. So he understands how the mental game can bring us down. But he also knows how to get into the zone and stay focused on what works. Both of Michael's books are available in our Golfers'Mart at GolfSmarter.comThis is just a taste of the full 40 minute interview. To hear the entire conversation which includes a segment on how Dr. Lardon's working relationship with Phil Mickleson, you can purchase it right now for only $1.99 in our Golfers'Mart at http://GolfSmarter.com

459: In this Members Only episode, Indian Valley GC Head Professional Steven Snyder joins us for part 2. This time we talk about uphill, downhill, sidehill lies, playing an uphill par3 into the wind, and more. Are you aware that the Golf Channel, the PGA of America, Lee Westwood, Jim Furyk, and Graham McDowell have all given their endorsement to Game Golf by becoming investors? How many golf aids can you say that about?! But this isn't just a training aid, this is a GAME IMPROVEMENT tool.Golf Smarter for Members Only is the only place you'll find (that's why we have to keep it private) an additional 10% off the regular price of $199 for a new Game Golf. But this generous offer expires November 1, 2014. Since using Game Golf to analyze my game, I've learned that I was coming up short on most of my approach shots. Now with this increased data and knowledge, I’m hitting more greens and consistently having lower scores...and a lower handicap. So check it out for yourself. Go to GolfSmarter.com, click on the Game

458: Do you think you're struggling to lower your scores because of your swing? Putting? Short Game? Indian Valley Golf Course Head Professional Steven Snyder may surprise you with his answer, but after teaching for over 30 years, he's seen it all and knows why we are so frustrated.The full hour long conversation with Steven is available in 2 parts to our Members, or you can purchase the entire episode right now for only $1.99 in our Individual Episode section of our Golfers'Mart at http://GolfSmarter.com.This episode is brought to you by Harry’s! For guys like us who want a great shave experience for a fraction of what we’re paying now. Go to Harrys.com and get $5 off your first purchase by entering the code GOLFSMARTER when you check out.The winner of our Welcome Challenge from Game Golf is Frank Miske of Minnesota for shooting a 76 at The Refuge GC. Frank’s average Game Golf score in is 92.4, so he shot 16.4 strokes below his Game Golf average. Congratulations on a great round. Remember, Golf Smarter is t

458: Do you think you're struggling to lower your scores because of your swing? Putting? Short Game? Indian Valley Golf Course Head Professional Steven Snyder may surprise you with his answer, but after teaching for over 30 years, he's seen it all and knows why we are so frustrated.This is Part1. Up next Members will get to pick it up right where this episode ends. This episode is brought to you by Harry’s! For guys like us who want a great shave experience for a fraction of what we’re paying now. Go to Harrys.com and get $5 off your first purchase by entering the code GOLFSMARTER when you check out.The winner of our Welcome Challenge from Game Golf is Frank Miske of Minnesota for shooting a 76 at The Refuge GC. Frank’s average Game Golf score in is 92.4, so he shot 16.4 strokes below his Game Golf average. Congratulations on a great round. Remember, Golf Smarter is the only place that you can take advantage of our exclusive Members Only 10% discount off the newly lowered price of $199 with the checkout code

457: Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, discusses what's ailing Tiger and what advice he'd give if Tiger called.Both the book and DVD by Tony called The Lost Fundamental are available in our Golfers'Mart at http://GolfSmarter.com. We are the only outlet where you can purchase either or both of these products.The Game Golf (#450 & #451) 10% discount only offered to Golf Smarter Members has been extended to November 1. Use the checkout code “golfsmarter”. You must click on the Game Golf ad at http://GolfSmarter.com to learn how this product will lower your scores, improve your game, and increase your enjoyment like it’s done for Fred!

456: Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, and one of the most requested instructors on Golf Smarter, answers whether we should position our head behind the ball or stand directly upright at address. This is just a taste of our hour long conversation with Tony that covers common swing mechanics issues experienced by most golfers, like hitting behind the ball, alignment, head position and more. Golf Smarter Members will receive this in 2 segments. Part 2 starts with Tony wondering what he would say if Tiger called for advice. Join Golf Smarter for Members Only and get access to every episode in our archives and unedited versions of our long interviews.Here's our new 2 for 1 offer! Get both of these Members Only episodes, unedited so you can hear the entire conversation with Tony all the way though, for only $1.99 at GolfSmarter.comBoth the book and DVD by Tony called The Lost Fundamental are available in our Golfers'Mart at http://GolfSmarter.com. We are the only outlet where you can purchase either or

456: Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, and one of the most requested instructors on Golf Smarter, joins us for part 1 of an hour long conversation. In this episode we cover common swing mechanics issues experienced by most golfers, like hitting behind the ball, alignment, head position and more. Part 2 starts with Tony wondering what he would say if Tiger called for advice. Both the book and DVD by Tony called The Lost Fundamental are available in our Golfers'Mart at http://GolfSmarter.com. We are the only outlet where you can purchase either or both of these products.The Game Golf (#450 & #451) 10% discount only offered to Golf Smarter Members has been extended to November 1. Use the checkout code “golfsmarter”. You must click on the Game Golf ad at http://GolfSmarter.com to learn how this product will lower your scores, improve your game, and increase your enjoyment like it’s done for Fred!

455: In 1969, The Ryder Cup teetered on the brink of irrelevancy, and perhaps being discontinued. But the historic "Concession" offered by Jack Nicklaus to Tony Jacklin on the final hole at Royal Birkdale changed everything. Author Neil Sagebiel returns (#353 & #354) to discuss at length his latest book "Draw In The Dunes: The 1969 Ryder Cup and the Finish That Shocked the World". This is less than half of the complete interview with Neil. Get the full episode by joining Golf Smarter for Members Only, or purchase this and other Members Only shows right now for only $1.99 in our Golfers’Mart at http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmarter/golfersmart/individual-episodes/This book is now available for purchase or download in our Golfers'Mart at http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmarter/golfersmart/featured-books/See a video replay of the "Concession" from the 69 Ryder Cup on our blog.Also in this episode, host Fred Greene talks about his harrowing experience and escape from Hurricane Odile in Los Cabos, Mexico, and

455: In 1969, The Ryder Cup teetered on the brink of irrelevancy, and perhaps being discontinued. But the historic "Concession" offered by Jack Nicklaus to Tony Jacklin on the final hole at Royal Birkdale changed everything. Author Neil Sagebiel returns (#353 & #354) to discuss at length his latest book "Draw In The Dunes: The 1969 Ryder Cup and the Finish That Shocked the World". This book is now available for purchase or download in our Golfers'Mart at http://smarterpodcasts.com/golfsmarter/golfersmart/featured-books/See a video replay of the "Concession" from the 69 Ryder Cup on our blog.Also in this episode, host Fred Greene talks about his harrowing experience and escape from Hurricane Odile in Los Cabos, Mexico, and his remarkable round of golf upon his return. A news story about his “Odile Ordeal” is also on the blog.If you're thinking about taking advantage of the exclusive discount on a new Game Golf (#450 & #451) only offered to Golf Smarter Members, the 10% discount has been extended to Nov

454: Donald Crawley is the Director of Instruction at The Boulders Golf Academy in Carefree Arizona, just outside of Scottsdale. Since 1996 Donald has been regularly named one of the “Top 100 Teachers in America” by Golf Magazine and was also named “Best Teacher in Arizona” by Golf Digest. He has helped thousands of students with his Golf Simplified method, which made him the perfect instructor to have on Golf Smarter. http://GolfSimplified.com