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Golf IQ

Golf Digest 246 episodes Oct 19, 2026

Golf IQ is a podcast from Golf Digest that aims to help golfers understand the game better and improve their skills. Published three times a week, it offers insights and tips to become a smarter golfer. The show covers various aspects of golf, from technique to strategy, making it accessible for players of all levels.

Episodes

Why Jackson Koivun wants to hit the ball higher
Why Jackson Koivun wants to hit the ball higher Oct 19, 2026 03:47 Jackson Koivun is already one of the best players in the game at just 21 years old. He knows he still needs to improve — he is just about PGA Tour average in distance — and he has a plan for how to get longer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Why I shortened my driver shaft (and it worked)
Why I shortened my driver shaft (and it worked) Oct 16, 2026 14:44 Conventional wisdom might hold that swinging a shorter club might mean shorter distances. And that might be true if one assumed that impact locations on the face stayed the same. But shorter clubs are also easier to hit, and center hits equal fewer big misses and, often, more distance, too. LKD is joined by Club Champion Founder Nick Sherburne to explain why this trade-off works. Hosted by Simplec
How your full swing can affect your putting stroke
How your full swing can affect your putting stroke Oct 6, 2026 10:54 Most people have a general idea of what's wrong with their full swing. But the putting stroke is so compact, it's much harder to diagnose when something is amiss. After chatting with putting coach Stephen Sweeney, LKD breaks down how some of the same DNA that makes your full swing can leak into your putting stroke. Crucially, LKD explains why certain putting grips might help fix some flaws. Hosted
The easiest way to break 80
The easiest way to break 80 Sep 29, 2026 14:27 "How do you break 80?" is one of the most common questions in amateur golf. If you’re consistently shooting in the low 80s, the easiest way to shoot in the 70s probably isn’t making more birdies. It’s avoiding double bogeys, improving your golf course management and making smarter decisions from tee to green. Luke Kerr-Dineen breaks down how to break 80 using golf statistics, shot-pattern data and
Why you should play the forward tees
Why you should play the forward tees Sep 25, 2026 16:00 This isn't a full-blown "Tee it Forward" campaign. Rather, it's a training tool designed to help familiarize yourself with new situations, particularly better scoring. LKD breaks down the full range of benefits from playing a much shorter course than you might be used to. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for
How to pay attention
How to pay attention Sep 21, 2026 14:40 You might think paying attention is easy. And to some degree, you're right. But there are different types of attention, and knowing how and when to turn them on and off can save you energy and strokes during your round. LKD breaks it down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Golf's 'North-South' Problem
Golf's 'North-South' Problem Sep 18, 2026 11:51 At its core, golf's 'North-South' Problem is a lesson in course management. It boils down to this: with your wedges and short irons, which you use to hit the shots that affect your score the most, your miss will be greater long or short than it will be left or right. LKD breaks it all down with examples in this edition of Golf IQ. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i
Golf IQ Mailbag: Part 2
Golf IQ Mailbag: Part 2 Sep 11, 2026 18:44 LKD is back to finish answering your questions with Part 2 of this Golf IQ Mailbag. In today's episode, how to limit early extension, how to hit a push draw and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Golf IQ Mailbag: Part 1
Golf IQ Mailbag: Part 1 Sep 7, 2026 17:13 You asked. He answered. In Part 1 of the Golf IQ Mailbag, LKD runs through a handful of your questions, ranging from how to add spin around the green to whether you should change your grip to affect shot shape and what to do with the dreaded yips. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tour pros love these feels to dial their swings
Tour pros love these feels to dial their swings Sep 4, 2026 18:27 Swing thoughts are how you get better on the range. But a swing feel is how you transfer your progress to the course. LKD presents a buffet of swing feels from major champions and PGA Tour winners. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Why cross-handed chipping works and how it can help you
Why cross-handed chipping works and how it can help you Aug 28, 2026 11:38 Matt Fitzpatrick is the most notable cross-handed chipper in the game today, but several tour pros employ the strategy. LKD dives deep on how it works for them, and why it can work for you, too. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The secrets of pros' practice habits
The secrets of pros' practice habits Aug 24, 2026 11:03 Go to the driving range at a pro event and you'll notice a lot looks different than your local driving range — and we're not just talking about the stripe shows the players are putting on. LKD breaks down PGA Tour data on how many shots pros hit and what clubs they're hitting to give a clear picture on how the best in the world practice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co

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