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GOLF IQ is a game improvement podcast hosted by Golf Digest's Play Editor, Luke Kerr-Dineen. Each week we drop new, nuggets of information and make them easier to understand, to help us all become smarter, better golfers.

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Mar 6, 2023

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Become a smarter, better golfer — faster The Play Smart podcast is a short-form, twice-weekly podcast aimed at delivering golfers bite-sized doses of insight and analysis that will help them become smarter, better golfers. Hosted by GOLF.com’s Game Improvement Editor, Luke Kerr-Dineen and Reed Howard.

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It’s boring, but there’s a reason every pro golfer does it: Why you need a pre-shot routine, and what you can learn from the pros by Golf IQ
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A no-frills chipping strategy that will actually help: Let's look at a chipping technique that will get you to the greens with less practice by Golf IQ
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This ‘68% rule’ will instantly upgrade your practice sessions: How better organizing your practice sessions can quickly upgrade your game by Golf IQ
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It's golf's dumbest argument. These stats prove why.: It's time to dispel one of the dumbest arguments in golf. by Golf IQ
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Introducing: Golf IQ: Golf IQ is a game improvement podcast to help us all become smarter, better golfers. by Golf IQ
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How to add speed to your swing (the smart way): How to add speed to your swing, why it's so important, and the key ways you can train to get more of it without the risk of injuring yourself by Golf IQ
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The mistakes to avoid if you want to be a good golf parent (part 2): More keys to being a golf parent by Golf IQ
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Rory McIlroy Q&A on living healthy and playing better: Rory McIlroy breaks down the health metrics he tracks to stay healthy, the injury scare that started it all, and his advice for the rest of us. by Golf IQ
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A fun and addicting way to improve your putting, quickly: A strangely addicting method to improve your putting by Golf IQ
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The most important area of your game if you want to improve: Why making solid contact with your irons is such an important key to lowering your scores by Golf IQ
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The key to good putting is more boring than you think: What you can learn from Brian Harman's incredible putting performance at the 2023 Open Championship by Golf IQ
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The iron mistake golfers make more than 50% of the time: What the stats reveal about iron shots by Golf IQ
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The stupid strategy mistake amateur golfers make all the time: A deep dive into how to fix the biggest unforced errors in your game by Golf IQ
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An underrated pre-round way of warming up: Why you should always warm up on the chipping green by Golf IQ
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The putting practice that pros are obsessed with: The competitive games you need to try to become a better putter by Golf IQ
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Use this checklist before every iron shot: Hit more greens in regulation. Shoot lower scores. by Golf IQ
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Stats reveal the most common short game 'disaster shots': How to stop the blow up shots around the green that hurt your score by Golf IQ
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A mental trick of the pros, explained: What's a mental pre-shot routine, why it helps, and how pros use them under pressure by Golf IQ
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The bizarre method that can help you hole more putts: Heads-up putting and whether or not it's worth it by Golf IQ
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This strange skill is a secret distance key: Grip strength, the WM Phoenix Open and a fun experiment by Golf IQ
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Some basic match-winning strategies, explained: How to win your matchplay events by Golf IQ
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Our tips to help you find the best coach for *you*: Some advice on finding your perfect golf coach match by Golf IQ
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The mistakes to avoid if you want to be a good golf parent: Advice to parents of junior golfers and the mistakes to avoid. by Golf IQ
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The go-to golf swing stretches we do all the time at home: How to work on your game from the office by Golf IQ
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The feisty social media chipping debate, explained: Why are so many golfers arguing over spin loft? by Golf IQ
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Why this is the true key to being a happier golfer: How to be a happy golfer by Golf IQ
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What these stats reveal about your blowup hole mistakes by Golf IQ
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The best thing to do after an unlucky break on the golf course: How to handle bad breaks on the course by Golf IQ
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The killer mistakes golfers make on par 3s: Why par 3 holes are statistically the most difficult in golf by Golf IQ
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When you have a bad warmup session, DON'T do this: What to do when you have a bad warmup by Golf IQ
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How much can a PGA Tour caddie help an average golfer? (Part 2): Guest host Sam Weinman interviews Golf Digest contributor Shane Ryan about the differences between two rounds he played on the same course in back-to-back days: One on his own and one with the help of PGA Tour caddie Paul Tesori on his bag. by Golf IQ
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What it's like caddieing for Joel Dahmen in Scotland: Sean Zak returns to share some details about a fan-favorite chapter in his book 'Searching in St. Andrews,' in which he caddies for Joel Dahmen in the Scottish Open. by Golf IQ
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An introduction to links golf: Golf writer Sean Zak joins LKD to preview his book 'Searching in St. Andrews.' by Golf IQ
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This is why so many pros putt from off the green at Pinehurst: It's the U.S. Open. Many greens will be missed. But on a typical U.S. Open venue, players would reach for a lofted wedge and play aerially toward the hole. This week, viewers will see pros grab their putter from off the green. Here's why and how they'll do it. by Golf IQ
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This is why Pinehurst's greens are so diabolical: LKD and Drew Powell preview the 2024 Men's U.S. Open at Pinehurst with a focus on No. 2's defining feature: its greens. There may be lots of green-length grass, but not all that space ends up playing as "the green," especially during a major. by Golf IQ
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How much can a PGA Tour caddie help an average golfer? (Part 1): Guest host Sam Weinman interviews Golf Digest contributor Shane Ryan about the differences between two rounds he played on the same course in back-to-back days: One on his own and one with the help of PGA Tour caddie Paul Tesori on his bag. by Golf IQ
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What is a Handicap Index and how can you use one?: Sam Weinman and LKD explore the world of handicaps, starting from the very basics and working their way up to how accurately tracking your scores can help you become a better player. by Golf IQ
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Matt Fitzpatrick's advice for playing hard holes: Matthew Fitzpatrick joins LKD to take us through his process on the closing holes at Muirfield Village, one of the most difficult finishing stretches on tour. by Golf IQ
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The reason Tiger Woods says he was so good: The reason Tiger Woods says he was so good may surprise you. by Golf IQ
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Mythbusting misconceptions about the putting stroke: There are many misconceptions about the putting stroke. LKD and Drew Powell discuss the perils of a stabby stroke and what to do instead. by Golf IQ
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The importance of nailing speed on the greens: LKD talks with Associate Editor Drew Powell about the importance of getting the speed of the greens right and what realistic expectations are from certain distances. by Golf IQ
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What it's like playing Augusta National: Sam Weinman returns to tell LKD what it was like playing Augusta National after winning the Masters Media Lottery. by Golf IQ
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Playing under pressure: Sam Weinman joins LKD to talk about helpful (and some unhelpful) ways to deal with nerves. by Golf IQ
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How we're getting better this season: Luke and Maddi give some preseason ratings for each area of their golf games. by Golf IQ
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An expert's 3 club metrics you need to know: LKD is joined by Golf Digest staffer Will Irwin and Titleist Performance Institute Fitting Analyst Chris Baingo to discuss the intricacies of club fitting. by Golf IQ
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What a fitting revealed about my (and your!) iron game: You may not want to play the same model throughout the bag. by Golf IQ
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Stop beating yourself up. Do this instead: Start playing better golf. 'Tis the season. by Golf IQ
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Some simple early season goals for your game: Get your game ready to go. It's time. by Golf IQ
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Why the ‘low and slow’ swing thought is killing your swing: Why the backswing is critical to your game by Golf IQ
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What you can learn from World No. 1 Lilia Vu’s incredibly relatable swing fault: It's time to improve with this quick swing fix. by Golf IQ
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This setup trick can help you reduce tension in your swing: A swing tip you need to know by Golf IQ
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Why chasing lag can ruin your swing: Get your game in the right place. by Golf IQ
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How to get width the 'right' way: Get better. Right now. by Golf IQ
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Why Tiger Woods had these 5 goals for every round: The GOAT's tips to improve your game by Golf IQ
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Course-management tips from a strategy expert: Scott Fawcett joins us for a special GolfDigest+ episode. by Golf IQ
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Why I’m obsessed with hickory golf: Look into the past to change your future. by Golf IQ
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How to use the ground to create speed and stability: Your footwork might be holding back your golf game. by Golf IQ
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This ‘foolproof’ aiming method will fix your alignment: Listen to the pros. Try this out. by Golf IQ
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A better way to read putts—especially if you're struggling: Figure out your putting. Get your game together. by Golf IQ
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A better way to read putts—especially if you're struggling: Figure out your putting with these critical tips. by Golf IQ
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Introducing: Golf IQ

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