Hack It Out Golf

How far away is 5 shots to the hole? Obviously, it depends on your skill level—and the difference is stark. In this episode, Lou quizzes Mark and Greg about the length of a "perfect" par 5 for a scratch, 10, and 20 index golfer. A key issue: quality of strike. But also: maybe think about playing a shorter set of tees? Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting golf stat. We will discuss what you can learn, and most importantly, how you can apply this on the g

EMERGENCY POD! Some breaking news today. Looks like LIV officially folds. Is Bryson going to the DP World Tour? Did Rory cheat? If you have a question you want covered on the pod, please submit here: https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/contact/ Listeners can also leave us a voicemail! https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/voicemail/ Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonline Mark Crossfiel

Brooks unfiltered makes for good discussion. In today's episode, Mark, Greg, and Lou use some recent comments from Brooks Koepka as a springboard for a wide-ranging discussion of both pro and amateur golf etiquette. How chatty are you on the course—and how chatty do you want your playing partners to be? Does that change for a competitive round? And how about rule bending—or just straight-up rule breaking? Do you enforce the rules of golf in your games, or leave everyone else alone? Again, does t

Today, Mark and Lou break down all the big stories in the world of professional golf. Every few years, after another layoff, we get a video of Tiger swinging and everyone starts wondering if the magic is still there. What might this next comeback be? Also, Sergio is returning to the DP World Tour; can he make another Ryder Cup team? And will the last golfer left at LIV please turn off the lights? If you have a question you want covered on the pod, please submit here: https://www.hackitoutgolf.c

There is data. And there is a Lou childhood story. And then Lou estimates a number, which might be a first in world history. In this episode of the Saturday Stat, Lou asks Mark and Greg how often a good player hits the green from 125 yards in the fairway when the pin is in the front vs in the back of the green. You might know there's a difference; you likely underestimate how big a difference it is. Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting golf stat. We wil

When club release season comes around, everyone wonders how much better their games could be with new clubs. But other golf equipment can make a big difference in your game. In this episode, Mark and Lou discuss some of the less trumpeted equipment choices that change how you play. How important is the ball you're using? What difference does it make when hitting wedges (hint: it's more than greenside spin). And can your shoes change your swing? Could you be giving up speed because of your spikes