Plugged In Golf Podcast

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In a break from the norm, this episode is not an interview or a lesson, but Matt ranting about the state of golf.  Find out what's grinding his gears and how he thinks we can fix it.

All golfers should lift weights...but not for the reasons you think.  In this podcast, Matt explains the mental benefits of lifting weights for golfers or people who want to get better at anything.

If you've ever thought about building an indoor golf simulator or practice area, this episode is a must-listen.  Matt talks with Stephen Calhoun from Rain or Shine Golf about every step in the process, every product you'll need, and the common mistakes that you'll want to avoid.  

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You may think you know Vokey wedges, but you don't know anything until you've listened to this podcast.  Matt speaks with Aaron Dill, Director of Tour Relations, and Kevin Tassistro, Director of Vokey Wedge Development, about the new Vokey SM10 wedges.  They get deep into the importance of CG placement and why centered may not be best, cast vs. forged, and much more.

In this week's podcast, Matt & Matt break down their experience at the 2024 PGA Show.  They name the best products, list some of the biggest trends, and take you inside the SWAG Golf party.

Check out the PGA Recap post HERE

PXG's 0311 Black Ops woods are positioned to be some of the best performers of 2024.  In this interview, Matt learns the whys and hows behind that outstanding performance from Brad Schweigert, PXG's Chief Product Officer.  Brad also shares a great story about us how a bet with his son resulted in an unplanned haircut.

It's that time of year again: excitement around new gear is at its annual high as new clubs are being announced virtually every day.  In this episode, Matt helps you sort through the hype and big claims to make the best additions to your bag.

Brian Jones is a lifelong golfer - a true addict - aiming to bring better utilities and apparel to golfers everywhere.  His company, Sandy Par, has a style that nods to his background in skating.  More importantly, their signature product, the Sandy Par golf towel, truly elevates a necessity that every golfer carries.

Matt Meeker and Matt Saternus look back on over 250 reviews from 2023 to bring you the very best products in every category.  They also start the episode with some quick takes on the USGA golf ball rollback and answer some reader questions, including the very best product of 2023.

Sometimes the best way to learn about something is through a different lens.  In this episode, Matt uses the lessons he picked up learning chess to teach some valuables things about golf.  

The Veteran Golfers Association is a group that allows veterans and their families to enjoy camaraderie and competition through the game of golf.  In this episode, we learn about this wonderful organization from veteran and Plugged In Golf reader Joe Nixon.

Check out the VGA HERE

How do you get started playing hickory golf?  Is it hard?  Can you play well?  What can you learn from it?

We dive into all these questions and more in this discussion with Andy Hayes.  

In this episode, Matt goes behind the scenes at PXG with Caleb Kroloff, Director of R&D, and Product Guru Nick Jahnke.  They discuss what drives the creation of new products at PXG, their focus on club fitting, and much more.  If you're a club junkie, this is a must-listen.

In this episode, Matt speaks with Terry Hanley, the GM at Cantigny Golf.  Cantigny is known for the fierce loyalty of its customers, so Matt and Terry discuss what Cantigny does to generate that loyalty and how other courses can learn from them.  They also talk about the upcoming renovation project and what golf courses need to be at their best, decade after decade.

It's hard to believe this is the 200th episode of the Plugged In Golf Podcast.  Thank you to everyone who has listened, whether you've checked out every single episode or if this is your first one. 

This episode features a short rant about pace of play and etiquette, a lot of questions for the listener to consider, and an introduction to the newest member of the Plugged In Golf staff, Andy Hayes.

Find Andy's Post-Apocalyptic Golf lesson HERE

Andy relays advice from Tiger Woods HERE

L.A.B. Golf Putters ended the 2023 PGA Tour season with a torrid stretch, winning twice including a L.A.B. vs. L.A.B. Sunday showdown.  In this episode, Matt talks with Liam Bedford from L.A.B.'s Tour Department about their recent success and why their putters are unlike anything else out there.

There are loads of options for putter grips these days, but very few are truly unique.  GOAT Grips is one of those few.  In this episode, Matt talks with GOAT Grips founder Dan Ridgyway to learn how he created the GOAT Grip and how it can help golfers play better golf.

"I've collected all this shot tracking data...now what?"

That's the question we're answering this week with Jen Saxton from Shot Scope.  She provides great insight into how data can improve your practice, your on-course strategy, and even the way you set up your bag.

This week's podcast is for the true gear nerds.  Matt is joined by Marni Ines, Director of Iron Development, and JJ VanWezenbeeck, Director of Player Promotions, from Titleist to discuss the 2023 T-Series Irons.  They go deep on the tech inside each new model as well as discussing Tour input and feedback on the new irons.  The podcast wraps up with a discussion of combo sets and how they're becoming more prevalent on Tour and with recreational players.