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Golf Smarter

Josh Karp
Golf
Golf Instruction
PGA Tour
Mental Game
Putting
Golf Performance
Golf Swing
Ben Hogan
Mindset
Tiger Woods
Short Game
Fitness
Aimpoint Putting System
Flow State
Golf Equipment
Swing Mechanics
Golf Course Architecture
Tony Manzoni
Visualization
Golf Fitness

Corrected Mistakes is GolfSmarter's newest interview-driven podcast that takes a deep dive into the history, science, art, and methods of teaching the golf swing. Host Josh Karp—a writer, producer, and 12-handicap golfer—talks with instructors, historians, and scientists about how the swing has evolved, from Young Tom Morris to Tiger Woods. Each episode explores swing philosophies, the impact of t... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes820Founded21 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Peter Kessler's relationships in golf stretch from Sam Sneed to Seve Ballesteros. Peter joins host Josh Karp to discuss his career at Golf Channel and the specific golf tips he learned from the greats of the game.

For exclusive content and first acc... more

This week on the Mulligans episode, Fred Greene sits down with Jim Venetos.

Quick reminder: Golf Smarter airs archive favorites every Friday, and new episodes of Corrected Mistakes with Josh Karp drop every Tuesday.

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Jason Prendergast is a longtime golf pro who has deeply analyzed how fear impacts the game. He joins host Josh Karp to discuss his new book Dream Driven, the way the best players are able to contain the feeling of fear, and shares some putting techn... more

Peter Jacobsen's career in golf stretches across some of the greatest players in the history of golf from Jack Nicklaus to Tiger Woods. On this episode Peter joins host Josh Karp to discuss how the greats handle pressure in big moments and some insi... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Coyne
Author and golf course owner, editor at Golfers Journal
Golfers Journal, Author
Episode: The Truth Behind Buying Your Own Golf Course with Tom Coyne
Tony Manzoni
Golf instructor featured on the episode
Self-identified instructor featured on GolfSmarter Mulligans
Episode: For Greater Success, Make Sure Your Intention Matches Your Performance | Mulligans
Connor Lewis
Golf historian/instructor and guest on the episode
Episode: The Wild Weird History of Golf with Connor Lewis
Mitch Laurance
Former SNL writer/actor, golf enthusiast and Hickory Golf advocate
Episode: Connecting to the Core of Golf with Mitch Laurance
Jeff Ritter
Golfer, coach, Make the Turn founder
Make the Turn / MTTPPerformance
Episode: Off Season Golf Conditioning to Keep You Sharp and Ready To Go | Mulligans
Richard Zokol
Two-time PGA Tour winner, BYU alumnus, author of Zolkology
Golf industry (Player/Author)
Episode: Unlocking Your Brain to Play Better Golf with Richard Zokol
David McLay Kidd
Course architect and designer of Bandon Dunes
Kidd Sporting/Architect
Episode: Golf Courses Don’t Need To Be Harder To Be Better with Course Architect | Mulligans
Monte Scheinblum
Long-driving champion and golf instructor
RebellioGolf
Episode: How To Hit It Long with Monte Scheinblum
Jim Venetos
Golf instructor and founder of Jim Venetos Golf Academy
Jim Venetos Golf Academy
Episode: The Keys To Solid Contact with Jim Venetos | Mulligans

Hosts

Josh Karp
Author of Straight Down the Middle; golf writer; host involved in correcting mistakes and evolving the brand
Fred Greene
Host associated with Golf Smarter/ Golf SMARTER; long-running interviewer with focus on golf instruction, history, and mental game

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 704 ratings
  • Not for me

    I like the content. Like the guests. I find the host to be almost unlistenable. Interjects and interrupts. He’s smug and seems arrogant.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    => maker
    United States7 months ago
  • How many adverts?

    Fast forwarded over the first couple and with 3 minutes had another. Stopped right there. Pity as subject sounded interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jxmiddle
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Too many ads.

    The amount of ads is a bit extreme. Just found the podcast and played the first episode. First 6 mins were commercials and after 30 minutes there have been and additional for 3 lengthy ad segments. If you want to keep fast forwarding every few minutes, maybe it’ll be worthwhile for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    plentyoffakefish
    United Statesa year ago
  • Full of Adverts.

    I tried the latest podcast but gave up after about 15 minutes because there seemed to be more adverts than content. A shame because the content sounded as if it might get interesting but the interviewee was interrupted by ads so often that there was no flow.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    S1cbm
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Entertaining deep dive into your inner golf game

    I have listened to over 900 episodes of Golf Smarter

    That should say everything

    Fred has interviewed most of the top minds from all over the world in the great game of golf.

    Outstanding podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    newtonghse
    United Statesa year ago

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Ads are frequently noted; some listeners feel ads interrupt flow more than content.
Listeners praise deep, wide-ranging guest rosters and insightful interviews with instructors, historians, and mental-game experts.
High praise for breadth of topics and practical takeaways; many cite enduring value and consistency.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#36
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#17
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#89
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#13
Italy/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#38
France/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#48
Australia/Sports/Golf

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

For Greater Success, Make Sure Your Intention Matches Your Performance | Mulligans
Q: Tony, explain to me what stack and tilt is and why I should either consider it or ignore it.
Tony outlines that stack and tilt changes in shoulder and spine position can affect the swing but cautions that it isn't universally superior; the focus should be on natural rotation, keeping weight centered, and avoiding unnecessary back strain, while recognizing individual differences.
Golf Courses Don’t Need To Be Harder To Be Better with Course Architect | Mulligans
Q: What is your design process when starting a new course—where do you begin?
He emphasizes starting with the green site and how it sits in the landscape, then working backward to determine the best entry into the hole, and finally modeling how players would attack from the tee.
Golf Courses Don’t Need To Be Harder To Be Better with Course Architect | Mulligans
Q: How did you approach becoming a golf course architect, and what shaped your philosophy?
Kidd describes a childhood steeped in golf course work, family involvement in maintenance, and a shift from maintenance to design driven by wonder and a desire to create spaces that feel natural and approachable for the average golfer.
Making Golf Your Job with Big Randy
Q: What was the turning point that pushed you from a hobby to a full-time media career?
Meeting Rory McIlroy and other top players lent credibility and exposure, transforming the project from a niche podcast to a recognized golf media voice.
Making Golf Your Job with Big Randy
Q: When did you start playing golf and how did that influence your path into No Laying Up?
He describes starting young with basic exposure, summer camps, and college connections that eventually evolved into a group conversation about golf that grew into a full-fledged media project.

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A conversation-driven golf podcast that explores swing philosophy, biomechanics, and teaching methods through interviews with instructors, historians, and researchers. Episodes spotlight how the swing has evolved—from early golf pioneers to modern power and technology, and how emphasis on ground forces, timing, and mental aspects can improve performance for players at all levels. Noteworthy is the show's long-running, accessible approach to instruction, its willingness to blend practical drills with historical context, and its ability to host a diverse roster of guests ranging from coaches and authors to tech founders and sports psychologists.

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Recent guests on Golf Smarter include:

1. Tom Coyne
2. Tony Manzoni
3. Connor Lewis
4. Mitch Laurance
5. Jeff Ritter
6. Richard Zokol
7. David McLay Kidd
8. Monte Scheinblum

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