Plugged In Golf Podcast

Terry Koehler of Edison Golf is back on the Plugged In Golf Podcast to discuss his newest creation, the Edison 2.0 wedge [review HERE] and the results of a wedge survey that we worked on together.  As always, Terry drops a ton of golf wisdom that you do not want to miss.

In this week's episode, Matt dives into the USGA and R&A proposal for a reduced distance golf ball for elite competitions.  He gives you his stance, tips for how to evaluate arguments on this issue, and predictions for where we end up.

The calendar has hit March and The Masters is in sight.  That means that most of us are starting our golf season soon.  In this podcast, Matt offers some tips on reducing decision fatigue on the golf course so that you can play your best without working yourself into "golf shape."

It's that time of year when many golfers are getting new equipment, so Matt talks about what your goals should be for your new clubs.  Are you aiming to raise your ceiling or your floor?  Matt discusses what that looks like in each segment of the bag.

We all have ideas about where golf is headed and what's happening in the game, but, in this episode, we're bringing you the facts thanks to KemperSports.  KemperSports has just completed a massive survey of golfers, and we're diving deep into the results to learn what golfers think about technology, alternate formats, and much more.

In this week's podcast, Matt explains why filming your golf swing is not helping you improve your game.  

This is the week of the PGA Show, so new equipment hype is at its peak.  To help keep things in perspective, this week's podcast discusses what you can reasonably expect from new clubs and how each category has evolved over the last few years.  If you're in the market for new clubs, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode, Matt helps you get off to a strong start with your 2023 golf goals.  That starts with setting good goals and continues with finding new ways to improve your game.  There's a lot packed into this short episode, and we think you'll really enjoy it. 

Today's podcast is a companion piece to the feature that's now on the site.  It gives you a look into the world of putter cover collectors, one of the most interesting places inside the world of golf.  These collectors tell us why they started collecting, what they collect, and what keeps them going.

This week, Matt welcomes back one of the first guests that ever appeared on the show, Sam Bettinardi.  As President of Bettinardi Golf, Sam has overseen a tremendous 2022, and he shares some of the highlights as well as giving us a sneak preview of what's coming in 2023.

In this episode, Matt sits down with Preston Toulon, Manager of Marketing and Communications for Mitsubishi Chemicals Group, to discuss all things Mitsubishi shafts.  They get into the reason for creating the new Kai'li family, the evolution of Diamana, and much more.

A recent viral tweet about the green fees at TPC Sawgrass got Matt thinking about the rising cost of golf.  He explores this topic and offers some ideas about how it affects the game in this episode.

In this week's episode, Matt & Matt go through the very best gear of 2022.  They cover everything from drivers to putters to launch monitors and push carts.

SST PURE is a technology that's been trusted by PGA Tour players and equipment enthusiasts for decades, but the average golfer is still unaware of it.  In this episode, we talk with Nick Sherburne from Club Champion about what SST PURE is, its purpose, the benefits, and we dispel some of the myths and rumors that surround it.

In this episode, Matt talks with Dr. Saul Miller about his new book, Winning Golf, The Mental Game.  Dr. Miller has worked with professional and recreational athletes across every major sports to help them unlock their best performances.  In this interview, you'll find practical advice you can take right to the course to start playing better today.

Every week, we receive a comment referencing one of the most tired concepts in golf equipment.  In this podcast, Matt takes on this idea head first in the hopes of retiring it forever.

If you're a regular Plugged In Golf reader, I know you think about golf a lot.  And whether you know it or not, that means you've built up a detailed image of yourself as a golfer.  In this podcast, Matt helps you take stock of your golf self image and shape it into something positive for your game.

This week, Matt is joined by Stephanie Luttrell, Titleist's Director of Metalwoods Development, and JJ Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist's Director of Player Promotions, to discuss the new TSR woods.  They go in-depth on how Titleist uses Tour feedback to create new products and answer reader questions on the new line.

"Will training for speed ruin my swing?" This is a common concern, but what if I told you that speed training can actually make your swing better?  This is one of the many fascinating discoveries made by Professor Tyler Standifird in his research on speed training in golf.  Learn even more in this week's episode.

Andy Staples started designing golf courses at age 12 and hasn't stopped since.  In this wide ranging interview, we discuss how he learned his craft, his white paper on reviving municipal golf courses, and his recent work at PGA National turning one course into two.