Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In this episode, Lou has chosen a stat that highlights the enormous importance of hitting greens. Suppose a scratch golfer is in the fairway, 125 from the pin. What's the expected difference in his scoring when he hits the green versus missing the green? Mark and Greg register the ... Show More
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SMS - 90 Yards, Scratch, 10, and 20, to 30 Feet or Less
A simple stock wedge from 90 yards: how often will a scratch golfer, a 10 index, and a 20 index player finish within 30 feet of the hole? The catch: the ball doesn't need to be on the green. In this episode, Lou puts this question to Mark and Greg, and after sorting through the w ... Show More
13m 31s
Jan 29
Tips for Strike Awareness and Shot Shaping
If you want to play better golf, 1) hit the center of the face 2) while controlling the face. But how? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about practical ways to work on strike and shot shaping. What are some tips for improving strike? How about some drills and games to me ... Show More
28m 35s
Jan 26
Listener Questions: TGL, New Drivers, and the Right Tees
Today's episode is a grab bag of listener questions. First up: Greg, Mark, and Lou stop in with early reflections on the second season of TGL. Are the new holes working? Then they turn to this season's big new driver releases from the major manufacturers: how should ordinary golf ... Show More
25m 41s
Dec 2024
Maverick McNealy: His First PGA TOUR Win + Hockey Training for Swing Speed
<p>The Smylie Show closes out 2025 by catching up with the final PGA TOUR winner of the season, Maverick McNealy. Mav talks to Smylie about his first win on TOUR at the RSM Classic, retooling his swing to recover from a major injury, and how his hockey background translates to in ... Show More
51m 21s
Sep 2025
The Economics of Golf
What does golf tell us about money, power, and the way economies work? From billion-dollar sponsorship deals to the rise of LIV Golf, from Tiger Woods to Trump’s golf courses, the fairways of golf are lined with lessons about globalisation, soft power, and the business of status. ... Show More
48m 21s
May 2024
836 - PGA Championship Happy Hour
What a week so far! As we gear up for this year's PGA Championship at Valhalla, we run around the table discussing news, notes and more. Tiger, Brooks, Scottie and Rory. Join us as we run down the strongest field of the year, make some pics and more.
Presented by High Noon.
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1h 1m
Oct 3
Matt Fitzpatrick: How Tracking Every Shot Since 15 Built a Ryder Cup Winner
Matt Fitzpatrick reflects on the mindset and methods that have made him one of golf’s most meticulous competitors. A major champion and relentless learner, Matt has tracked every shot since he was 15, turning numbers into a powerful advantage.In this episode, he shares how he fin ... Show More
29m 13s