Take one of the country’s top golf instructors and pair him with an outstanding radio personality and you have the formula for one helluva Golf Talk Radio Show. John Ashton (the show host) has enjoyed success as a morning personality on radio stations from Bangor, Maine to Dallas, Texas. He’s also embarrassed himself on many golf courses in the same locations. John is a hacker, struggling to break 80 (OK, 90) but has a passion and enjoyment of the game, a skewed sense of humor and an outlook that makes this the most entertaining Golf Show around. Jeff Smith, PGA (the show’s co-host) is the Director of Instruction at Otter Creek GC in Columbus, Indiana. He enjoys the innate ability to create word pictures so, even on the radio, his tips and techniques to improve your game are clear, easy to follow and help listeners cut strokes on their very next round.
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2025-02-17 | Podcast Summary Imagine standing amidst the roaring cheers of the WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am, right on the edge of the iconic 16th hole, famously referred to as the Roman Coliseum. As a top 100 golf teacher, I found myself in the thrilling role of caddying... |
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2025-02-09 |
Mastering Golf: Navigating Windy Conditions and Tricky Greens (00:00) Weekend Golf Show Banter and Tips This chapter takes us back to a previous summer episode, where we chat about the sweltering conditions in Arizona and the difference a dry heat makes compared to the humid South. We reminisce about an impressiv... |
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2025-02-02 | (00:01) Weekend Golf Guys This chapter explores the lighthearted banter and golfing wisdom shared between John Ashton and Jeff Smith. As the winter thaw begins, we touch on the humorous differences in climate between snow-laden Indiana and sunny Southe... |
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2025-01-26 | (00:01) Golf Instruction and Filtering Information This chapter features a discussion on the overwhelming amount of information available online, particularly in the realm of golf. I, John Ashton, am joined by Jeff Smith, a top 100 golf teacher, as we ... |
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2025-01-19 | (00:01) Indoor Golf Technology and Instruction This chapter welcomes listeners to a golf-centric discussion featuring top instructors Jeff Smith and James Hong. We explore the benefits of indoor golf facilities, particularly during winter, as well as a... |
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2025-01-12 |
Embrace Aging and Elevate Your Golf Game: Techniques and Strategies for Senior Golfers (00:01) Aging Golfers and Hybrids This chapter explores the unique challenges and adjustments that come with playing golf as we age. We highlight the irony that as we have more time to enjoy golf, our physical capabilities often diminish, leading to th... |
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2025-01-05 | Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Jeff Smith explains first why more of us amateur golfers miss on our approach shots. It’s because we set up in the wrong order. we set up to the ball and then we aim. That's backwards. First, align yourself to the target a... |
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2024-12-29 | (00:01) Golf Equipment Rules and Performance This chapter addresses the misconceptions surrounding golf equipment and its impact on improving one's game. We emphasize that buying new, expensive clubs won't drastically change your performance if you're ... |
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2024-12-22 | (00:01) Gifts for Golfers During the Holidays This chapter captures the festive spirit of the holiday season as we navigate through the art of gift-giving for golfers. With Christmas just around the corner, we discuss the do's and don'ts of selecting p... |
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2024-12-15 |
Transform Your Golf Game: Unlocking Power, Perfecting Swing Sequence, and Mastering the Short Game (00:01) Power and Putting in Golf This chapter explores the fundamentals of generating power in a golf swing, focusing on the crucial role of ground force. We examine how energy originates from our interaction with the ground and is transferred through... |
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