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We dive deep into golf, sharing expert insights to help you improve your golf swing and lower your scores. Renowned golf coach Mark Crossfield, stats expert Lou Stagner, and PGA Tour player Greg Chalmers join forces to bring you an engaging, informative, and entertaining show dedicated to all things golf. Your game will improve, and you will have a lot of laughs along the way listening to the bant... more

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At this point, most serious golfers know that distance matters. But can it be quantified? In this episode, Lou and Mark looks at the numbers to see where the trade-off is between distance and fairways. They also discuss ways to improve distance, espe... more

We know that better golfers hit it closer from every distance. And they generally hit every club further and higher index golfers. What happens when golfers of all levels are hitting the same club? In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg about the av... more

It's a common complaint: my range game doesn't transfer to the course. But what if it's not just a range session, but consistent practice in a simulator, feedback from a coach, etc., and it still isn't lowering your handicap? In this episode, Mark, L... more

A good and challenging listener question: what do we know—from the stats—about make rates for uphill, downhill, and sidehill putts? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg dig into the stats to see if leaving an uphill putt matters. If so, what does tha... more

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Recent Guests

Pat Snives
Listener who submitted a question for the show
Episode: What Is a Good Chip?
Ryan Fox
Professional golfer who competed in the Open Championship
Professional golfer
Episode: 2026 Open Championship Recap
Steven Alker
Champions Tour star
Episode: Steven Alker on Playing Well for Years
Greg Chalmers
PGA Tour Player
PGA Tour
Episode: LIV, the Fitzpatricks, and Koepka
Steve Smith
Listener question asker, referenced topic expert in discussion
Listener/Player
Episode: Improving Strike at Full Speed
Michael Hutchinson
Senior Director of Data Science at Arccos
Arccos
Episode: Where Do Double Bogeys Come From?
Charley Hull
Professional golfer known for her insightful commentary on golf
Professional Golf Association
Episode: Is Golf No Longer Artistic?
Sean Foley
A highly respected golf coach known for teaching Tiger Woods and Justin Rose, among others.
Episode: Takeaways from a Lesson with Sean Foley
Lou Stagner
Golf Stats Expert
Episode: When to Change Coaches

Hosts

Mark Crossfield
Host of Hack It Out Golf; golf coach with extensive teaching experience; combines coaching insights with engaging banter.
Lou Stagner
Stats expert on the show; provides data-driven insights and golf analytics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • I don’t care

    Consider stop saying I don’t care. It doesn’t come across very well. Sounds arrogant. Blasé. And belittles those who do care about the topic you are talking about.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    betheball1966
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Like the Topics but Hosts are Too Much

    I enjoy the topics as I am an avid golfer. I especially like when they go over stats. However, I have a hard time listening because the three folks talking are always talking over each other and falling out of their seats laughing at themselves. So annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    buddha1218
    United States3 months ago
  • Underwhelming

    The statistical comparison between different handicaps and professionals is an interesting niche, but whenever the podcast shifts beyond this premise, it is the weakest golf podcast available.

    The recent episode “Is Pro Golf Just Driver/Wedge Now?” featured red herrings and straw man arguments. They addressed none of the relevant issues of distance in the pro game and instead focused on Twitter complaints about par 5s being driver-wedge, a laughable claim on par with “I was told Steph Curry co... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PaulAndTucker
    United States4 months ago
  • Podcast is awesome, but….

    Recent Dan Hendriksen video revealed some telling details about Crossfield about his off camera behaviour. Politeness is free in this world. You have lost a fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    disappointed_user_192847
    Australia5 months ago
  • SMS

    SMS has became a staple of my Monday morning commute. Light, fun, and has helped increase my on course awareness by just listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joshsmith_12
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the data-driven golf insights and entertaining banter, especially the stats work and coaching tips.
Fans enjoy guest appearances from tour players and coaches for practical takeaways you can apply on the course.
The show is described as informative, entertaining, and a strong resource for improving scoring and course strategy.]
Fans appreciate the balance of data, coaching, and behind-the-scenes major-event discussions.
Some listeners note the trio can talk over each other and over-emphasize humor at times.

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#11
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Apple Podcasts
#9
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Apple Podcasts
#120
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#3
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Talking Points

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What Is a Good Chip?
Q: What should Pat focus on to chip more consistently from 20 to 24 yards?
Track shots at the shot level to understand strokes gained in each category, experiment with different lies and clubs, and use deliberate practice games (aiming for around 70% success) to build predictable outcomes, rather than chasing a single single-distance target. This approach helps identify where the scoring gap really lies and makes practice more purposeful.
What's the Right Stat Benchmark for Me?
Q: How come my practice priority shifts when I change my benchmark?
Changing benchmarks redefines where you see gaps; focusing on the most impactful area (often ball striking) and using realistic targets helps you direct practice efficiently.
A Greggie Top 3!
Q: On 15, after an unforced error, did you reset and approach the closing holes the same way you always do?
I didn't overreact; I acknowledged the mistake and gave it 20-30 seconds, then focused on hitting quality shots on 16 and the rest of the holes, letting the good shots build momentum rather than forcing birdies.
Is It Harder to Go from 3 to Scratch than from 15 to 5?
Q: What are some good practice drills to help someone reach scratch in short game and putting if time is limited?
Focusing on repeatable strike with tight carpets for chipping, practicing start direction with a gate-based putting drill, and working on pace control can yield meaningful gains; the idea is to maximize quality reps in small spaces and translate them to on-course performance.
Is It Harder to Go from 3 to Scratch than from 15 to 5?
Q: Firstly, is it harder to go from a current index of 3.1 to scratch, versus going from 15 to 5?
The hosts agree it is likely harder for most players to move from 3.1 to scratch because the required precision increases, but the answer is highly player-specific and depends on factors like practice time, course difficulty, and the player's developmental stage.

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A data-forward golf show that blends practical swing and course-management coaching with lively banter. Across episodes, listeners get numbers-driven analysis (dispersion, recovery shots, putting, and scoring patterns) paired with actionable tips from coaches and tour players. The format regularly features guest insights from professional golfers and subject-matter experts, plus candid debates among three core hosts who balance statistics, coaching, and on-course storytelling. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on data as a tool for decision-making, the accessible coaching style, and the lighthearted yet informative dynamic that helps both serious players and casual fans improve their game while staying entertained.

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4. Greg Chalmers
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8. Sean Foley

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