Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. This week's stat is simple: greens in regulation, the "traditional" stat that has the greatest correlation with handicap and scoring. In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg to guess the average GIRs of a scratch golfer and of a 15-index player. After, they give advice to help wit ... Show More
Nov 24
Bringing Indoor Speed to the Course
Mark's ball speed is rising on his launch monitor as he refines techniques and strengthens his body, but how does that translate to the course? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about some really practical obstacles to brining the speed gains you're making in your practic ... Show More
30m 13s
Nov 22
SMS - 120-130 Yards in Fairway, Low Indexes, Green Hit Front Pin vs Back Pin
Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. We know it's a bad to be short-sided. But there's one pin location that makes us blind to the danger. In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg how often low single-figure indexes miss the green from 120 ... Show More
12m 55s
Nov 20
Changes to Masters Qualifying
Is Greggie going back to Augusta? In today's episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg discuss some adjustments that The Masters has made to the qualifying criteria. Out are the winners of some alternative field events; in are winners of some international events. Can Greg punch his ticket by ... Show More
25m 10s
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
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.
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1h 1m
Sep 22
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
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
Feb 2025
THE BRYAN BROS: Trick Shots, Tour Wins, and YouTube Stardom
<p>From trick shots to PGA Tour dreams, this episode of The Smylie Show dives into the incredible journey of the Bryan Bros, Wesley and George, as they share their journey as both professional golfers and YouTube sensations. They recap their early days growing up in South Carolin ... Show More
1h 13m