Best Lower Handicap Podcasts (2025)

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444: Will Robins - The "Scoring Method" To Lower Your Handicap Fast 1:11:28

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>>Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save on your investment). Today's guest is Will Robins — one of the most inspiring and practical coaches in golf. Will's story is incredible. After surviving the 2004 tsunami in Thailand, he completely transformed his life a…

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Ep183: Feedback: Nick and Mark Reveal 'What We Paid Our Caddies' on Tour, and What is 'Chiselling' in the Pro World ? 23:46

2h ago23:46

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Feedback pod today and we start with a comment from Jeff who watched the Abu Dhabi tournament at the weekend and found some of Wayne 'Radar' Riley's commentary on Aaron Rai amusing. We chat about Radar and how much Nick and Mark love him. Peter has a comment about players on the Champions Tour using carts. He doesn't like it. What's Nick and Mark's…

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Bonus: Who Will Be Talk Birdie's Official Player in the 2025 Vic PGA Pro Am !?!? 11:44

3h ago11:44

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Fun bonus pod today. We've been running a huge competition with our friends at FootJoy to give away a spot as the official Talk Birdie To Me entrant in this years Vic PGA Pro Am, being held at Moonah Links on the Mornington Peninsula in December. The prize includes entry (obviously) into the tournament, plus accomodation, transfers and if the winne…

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Ep182: Top 5 Things Tour Pros laugh at Amateurs for Doing, A Tour Pro Who Shot 12 on a Par 4 at the Weekend !?!?!? And 'Fake Links' Courses. 1:04:09

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Todays pod starts with a discussion about Aaron Rai, clearly an excellent player, and a big win at the weekend in Abu Dhabi for him - however Mark tells Nick that Aaron 'makes me laugh', and he explains why. One of the reasons is wearing two gloves, and Nick explains why he does. That said, a fantastic win at the weekend by Aaron, at a course Mark …

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443: Michael Leonard - How To Train Your Mind to Thrive Under Pressure 50:28

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>>2 spots left for mental golf coaching this month! Email [email protected] to see if it's a good fit >>Dominate the offseason with RYPSTICK - 20% off with code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout Today, I'm sharing an episode where I was a guest with Paul Salter on his show, The Scratch Golfer's Mindset. Paul is a good friend and helping golfer wi…

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Developing Golf Players & Learning on Tour! 35:31

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Watch Full Video Here: https://youtu.be/cwe14qMJ750 Tony sits down with Top 100 Teacher John Scott Rattan @jsr_golf - who has built up a stable of Tour Players - to talk about what he does to develop players, and lessons learned on Tour. Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights …

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Preview: DP World Tour Championship: Nick and Mark Pick Their Winner 10:37

31m ago10:37

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Bonus pod today with Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen previewing the DP World Tour Championship this weekend in Dubai at the Earth Course. We discuss who is coming in with good form and whilst there are plenty of great players in the event, Nick and Mark believe the combination of Rory's form coming in, and the type of course it is - which Mark says is '…

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Talk Birdie Mini: "The Time I Punched Gary Player" - Nick O'Hern Explains 14:10

2h ago14:10

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Last week Gary Player was interviewed and asked about the best golfers in history and made the statement that while Tiger and Jack were 1 and 2, there was no doubt that he was #3 of all time. There is an argument for that, but it did generate plenty of discussion, so today a Talk Birdie Mini where Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen discuss if indeed Gary i…

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☎️ Voicemail: Tour Pro Scotty Laycock on the 'Yips' 1:09

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Tour Pro Scotty Laycock was listening to Nick and Mark chatting about US golfer Jerry Haas getting the yips when Mark was playing with him, and had a story to share about a player he saw having the yips some years ago in Brisbane. Ouch! Hear Scott's voicemail here. We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners: BMW, luxury an…

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Gurus of Golf - Mike Perpich & Mike Bender 17:03

4d ago17:03

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Rob Akins with the Gurus of Golf sits down with legendary golf teachers Mike Perpich and Mike Bender in another series from the Gurus of Golf Event in Memphis, TN. Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro…

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Ep181: Feedback: Whacks Aplenty. Nick Cops it, Mark Cops it, the Entire Pod Cops it. It's Carnage on Todays Podcast !!!! 23:58

1h ago23:58

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A feedback pod today and we've had a few whacks come in, so we thought we'd take our medicine and spend the first half of this pod copping a serve...and a few wolfpackers have not held back! Kevin lines up Nick for something he did when he was on tour. Parrot has a crack at Mark saying he has no idea what he's talking about on a particular issue. C…

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442: Mike Carroll - The Secrets to Strength, Mobility, & Smart Training 1:17:56

8d ago1:17:56

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>>Try out the Fit For Golf App now (FREE 7-day trial and 20% off discount when using the code, WICKEDSMART). If you care about getting faster, stronger, and staying pain-free so you can play great golf for decades … this episode is a must-listen. Today I'm joined by Mike Carroll, the creator of Fit For Golf — one of the most respected golf strength…

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Ep180: More on the LIV Moves, The Old Course Changes, and Golfs 'Length Problem'...How to Solve It. 1:03:09

11h ago1:03:09

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Well it might be a quiet time for tournaments, but goodness there is plenty of golf news to discuss this week! But first today, a reminder of our Victoria Pro-Am comp. We're looking for one wolfpacker to be our official player in the Vic Pro-Am in December, send us a pic or video of you rocking a pair of FootJoys, your handicap, where you play, and…

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Bonus: LIV Golf Reveals Massive Upheaval in Structure for 2026 14:31

8d ago14:31

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Big news from LIV Golf today with the announcement of a move to 72 hole tournament in 2026, we read the statement that LIV released. Nick and Mark discuss the implications, why they've done it, and what it may or may not mean. How will it work within the Teams & Individuals structure?. Could a cut be on the cards in LIV tournaments? Why are they do…

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441: 10 Mental Golf MISTAKES You Must Avoid for Lower Scores 28:18

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>>Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Email Michael for mental golf coaching options ([email protected]) Most golfers don't struggle because of their swing, they struggle because of what's happening between their ears. In this episode, we break down the 1…

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The Missing Puzzle Piece to Getting Better at Golf 33:08

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Tony sits down with Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs to talk about the pieces it takes to become a really good, competitive golfer! Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: htt…

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Takeaways from Watching the Champions Tour 39:52

2d ago39:52

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In this episode of Links for Life, Tommy and Joe share their biggest takeaways from attending the Dominion Energy Charity Classic. Watching legends like Bernhard Langer, Ernie Els, and Freddie Jacobson up close offered a masterclass in calm focus, emotional control, and smart play. They discuss how the pros manage pressure, recover from mistakes, a…

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Ep179: Nick O'Hern: "He Has No Clue What He's Talking About', and the 'Magic' of the St Andrews Old Course. 25:45

4d ago25:45

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A feedback pod today and we start by looking at a tweet from golf stats guy Lou Stagner that a wolfpacker sent in, both Nick and Mark enjoy Lou's insights usually, but this time he has made a comment that they both vehemently disagree with regarding the St Andrews Old Course. We discuss the Old Course and why it is special. Mark brings up the 1984 …

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Dr. Joseph Parent: STOP 3-Putting with ZEN Putting (Flashback Friday) 57:31

6d ago57:31

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>>Download my FREE putting guide now! >>Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Dr. Joseph Parent - the author behind Zen Golf (one of the best-selling golf books of all time, more than 1M copies sold) is back on the show. Dr. Parent first appeared in episode #222 to talk about the …

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Gurus of Golf - Mike Shannon & Don Frost 19:38

12d ago19:38

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Rob Akins with the Gurus of Golf sits with teaching legends Mike Shannon and Don Frost to talk about their journeys in teaching, and lessons can all learn from! Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Wo…

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440: James Berry - How to Train Your Mind Like a Pro 52:55

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*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-68f63a7d-4eac-8331-924e-52e8184b7198-23" data-testid= "conversation-turn-232" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> >>Get HackMotion: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use co…

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Ep178: 'The Greatest Yipping Story Ever', plus Win a Spot in the Vic PGA as our Talk Birdie Official Player! 1:01:50

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Big pod today, we start by discussing the great win by the Australian Women in the International Crown in South Korea. Sensational! A wonderful performance. Speaking of fantastic womens golf, Nick was excited to see Yani Tseng back in the winners circle, and what a finish it was. It's been a long time, great to see her back. Mark has a history of, …

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439: How to Play Smart Golf (9 SIMPLE Tips) 23:37

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>>Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Get VOICECADDIE Launch Monitors 15% off with code WICKEDSMART at checkout Want to lower your scores without changing your swing? In this solo episode I break down 9 proven strategies from my blog post to help you play smarter g…

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Kevin Kirk: Improve These Skill Sets and Lower Your Golf Scores 28:13

11d ago28:13

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Tony sits down with Top 50 Teacher Kevin Kirk to talk about the pathways and skillsets needed to lower your golf score! Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: http://www…

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Bonus: 'Moore Park is So Important, We'll Exhaust Every Avenue (to Save it)': Golf Australia's Damien de Bohun 13:57

10d ago13:57

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A bonus pod today with Damien de Bohun, Golf Australia's General Manager - Clubs, Facilities, and Places to Play. Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen have two items on the agenda to discuss with Damien today: Firstly, the new Golf Australia handicap system and how the rollout is going. We've had mixed feedback from wolfpackers. Many love it and think the ch…

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Talk Birdie Mini: The Case For and Against 'The Players Championship' Being a 5th Major 10:56

18d ago10:56

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This past week we received a message from wolfpacker Martin on a subject that Nick and Mark have strong views on - the introduction of a 5th major. Mark has held the view for some time that The Players Championship should be given major status, Nick loves the event but disagrees. Martin believes Mark is wrong and it would be a bad move to give The …

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☎️ Voicemail: Michael from Victoria on his Club Championship. A Close Call !! 1:43

13d ago1:43

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Michael from Stawell in Victoria was listening to our chat about Club Championships a couple of weeks ago and left a voicemail with his experience....it went right down to the wire!! We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners: BMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole; Titleist, the #1 ball in golf; FootJoy, the #1 shoe an…

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Golf Gurus with Randy Smith and Kip Puterbaugh #golf #golfinstruction 18:40

13d ago18:40

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Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV Tour Coach: https://rss.com/podcasts/tourcoach-with-tony-ruggiero Website: https://dewsweeper…

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Ep177: Feedback: Why the US Caddy Culture is Brilliant, Club Songs, and Pre-Shot Routines 27:22

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A big feedback pod today prefaced with a warning. A wolfpacker wants to give one of the two a massive whack. Is it deserved? We'll find out when we get to that after the turn. Firstly - Greg has messaged in about our recent question on people who inspired your golf, and he has a family of people to mention....four tour pros in the one family! John …

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438: Leo Herrera: The Wild Ride of Getting Through Q-School 50:22

22d ago50:22

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>>Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Leo has an incredible playing and coaching background — he was a member of the Venezuelan National Team, a three-time Florida Cup Team member, and was named a 2019 Rolex Junior All-American (Honorable Mention), reaching 20th in the Rolex Golf…

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Ep176: Mark: A LIV/PGA Possible Merger is 'Cooked', Should You use Hybrids? And Nicks Top 5 Unique Greens in World Golf. 1:02:11

18d ago1:02:11

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Back for another week, and even on weeks when it feels golf might have been a little quiet, there always seems to be plenty to discuss. We start this week with a reminder about our Talk Birdie survey....we want to know your opinion on the show: good, bad, or indifferent - and one respondent will win $300 to spend at FootJoy, and $300 to spend at Go…

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437: 7 Easy Wedge Tips That Will Transform Your Game 22:48

16d ago22:48

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Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) If you want to shoot lower scores this season, it starts inside 125 yards. In this episode, Michael breaks down 7 essential wedge tips that will help you hit it closer, save more pars, and finally take advantage of your scoring clu…

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A Game for Practice to Lower Your Golf Score - Roundtable Discussion 23:17

18d ago23:17

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Tony sits down with young Touring Pro Will McFadden, and longtime PGA Tour and Major winning Caddy - Donald “Coop” Cooper - to talk about a drill they used with some golfers that gave immediate help and lowered scores! Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - …

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Bringing the Good News to the Golf Nation with Pete Hiskey 51:21

16d ago51:21

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In this episode of Links for Life, host Tommy Thompson sits down with Pete Hiskey, a lifelong golfer, ministry leader, and passionate advocate for connecting faith and golf. Pete shares his multi-generational story in the game, from his family’s deep ties to the PGA Tour and his 24-year career with Ping Golf, to his calling to serve what he calls h…

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☎️ Voicemail: Wolfpacker Paul on Marc Leishman: 'Is He Really a Superstar?' 1:22

19d ago1:22

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Paul watched the WA Open at the weekend and enjoyed it, however has a question about how the commentary team referred to Marc Leishman. Have a listen to his message.....fair point from Paul, or is he over-analysing it a bit? We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners: BMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole; Titleist, th…

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Alex Huang - DECADE Golf Secrets for Lower Scores (Flashback Friday) 52:19

27d ago52:19

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>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using the code "WICKEDSMART" Alex Huang is the COO of DECADE Golf, the revolutionary course management system that's changing the way golfers approach the game. Alex shares the inside story of how DECADE Golf went from a groundbreaking concept to an essential tool used by some of the best players in the world, inc…

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Ep175: The Tour Pro Who Was Paid in 'Laundry Service', and Would a Caddy Help a Low/Mid/High Handicapper? 23:09

22d ago23:09

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Feedback pod today with a number of questions and comments for Nick and Mark to discuss. Jeff makes the observation that he feels golfers need to 'lower their expectations' in order to achieve better results. His message explains his thinking, and Nick and Mark discuss. 'Tramspotters' has a mate who he says plays practice rounds like comp, and comp…

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Gurus of Golf Instruction - Mark Brooks 17:37

22d ago17:37

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Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@DewsweeperTV Tour Coach: https://rss.com/podcasts/tourcoach-with-tony-ruggiero Website: https://dewsweeper…

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436: Andrew Hannon - Golf Fitness Secrets from a Top 50 Coach 54:02

29d ago54:02

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>>Join the 30-Day Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge (last day) >>Get GolfForever 15% off with code WICKEDSMART Golf fitness can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice online. That's why I brought on Andrew Hannon — a Top 50 Golf Fitness Coach — to simplify it all. He's worked with countless amateurs to top LPGA + PGA pros, in…

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☎️ Voicemail: Cameron from Brisbane: 'My Club Championship Horror Story' 1:31

29d ago1:31

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Cameron from Brisbane left a voicemail after hearing Nick and Mark discussing Club Championship horror stories....his story is indeed a horror one!! We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners: BMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole; Titleist, the #1 ball in golf; FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf; PING will help yo…

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Ep174: Why a Club Fitting is Important, Demise of Q School, and Elvis Smylie Joins Nick O'Hern for the Masterclass 59:59

28d ago59:59

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Big show today, we're back from the Gold Coast after a great time at Links Hope Island with 80 or so wolfpackers, although Nick has headed back for a BMW event at - would you believe it - Links Hope Island! So Nick is on WhatsApp from Queensland living the good life whilst Mark and Dan slave away at Talk Birdie headquarters keeping the engine runni…

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435: 10 Questions That Separate Average Golfers from Great Ones 20:49

23d ago20:49

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>>Join the 30-Day Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge Some episodes give you tips. This one gives you transformation. I'll share the 10 questions that will change your mindset and game to use before, during, and after the round. You'll learn: The 10 questions that reshape your golf philosophy. How pros and coaches use these questions for breakthrough…

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The Greenbrier’s Justin Beard on Raising a Junior Golfer 57:02

29d ago57:02

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In this episode of Links for Life, Tommy sits down with golf professional Justin Beard, Director of Golf at The Greenbrier Sporting Club, to talk about raising a junior golfer and keeping the game fun along the way. Justin shares his journey in golf, his experience parenting a talented junior player, and the lessons he’s learned about confidence, h…

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How to Become a Single-Digit Handicap Golfer - ASAP! 34:41

25d ago34:41

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Tony talks with Golf Digest Top 100 coach Mike Malizia and discusses steps you can take right now to become a single-digit handicap golfer! Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Work with Tony Ruggiero…

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Ep173: Feedback: Mark: 'He Sucks the Life from Tournaments', Nick: 'My Brain Fade at The Vines'. 22:29

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Feedback pod today and we start with a comment from wolfpacker Dave on pace of play in the womens game. Which provides a sweet opportunity for Mark to do one of his favourite things - have a crack at Keegan Bradley, which he accordingly does. Martin from WA has a dodgy knee and wants to know if there is anything he can change in his swing technique…

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Bonus: Live Wolfpack Q&A from Links Hope Island with Nick O'Hern & Mark Allen 12:16

1M ago12:16

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On Wednesday Nick O'Hern and Mark Allen were at the beautiful Links Golf & Wellbeing at Hope Island for an 18-hole Talk Birdie To Me golf tournament with around 80 Wolfpack members. We loved it! So much fun. A chipping and putting clinic in the morning, lunch, then the tournament, along with dinner and presentations to the winners. And then we did …

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Join the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge! 3:11

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>>>Join the WSG Speed Challenge now! What Is the 30-Day Speed Challenge? This isn't just another quick-fix program — it's a guided 30-day experience designed to help you swing faster, hit it longer, and build sustainable habits you can carry into next season. Program starts 10/14 and goes through 11/13! Over the course of one month, you'll train sm…

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Talk Birdie Mini: 'The Hardest Thing to Get Across to Golfers': Nick O'Hern Explains. 15:19

1M ago15:19

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We're enjoying doing our Talk Birdie 'Minis' lately, a short episode focused on one theme or question which runs 10 minutes or so (we went a bit long today....). Todays mini is a question from wolfpacker Fred in Queensland who is a scratch marker having a very specific challenge with his game, and he would like Nick and Mark to give him some though…

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434: Dr. Andrea Wieland - How to Train Your Mind for Peak Performance 59:09

1M ago59:09

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>>Improve Practice With HackMotion: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Today's guest is Dr. Andrea Wieland — Olympian, psychologist, high-performance expert, and founder of Winning Systems Psychology. She's the author of The Confident Performer, holds an MBA and PhD from …

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Gurus of Golf Instruction - Chuck Cook & Todd Sones 13:58

1M ago13:58

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Rob Akins with the Gurus of Golf sits with teaching legends Chuck Cook and Todd Sones to talk about their journeys in teaching, and lessons can all learn from! Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf instruction, podcasts, insights and so much more - updated daily! The Tour Coach Podcast DewSweeper TV Pro Wor…