

Golf IQ
Golf Digest
Become a smarter golfer — faster.
Golf IQ is a 3x weekly podcast from Golf Digest. Our goal is simple: To help you understand the game, and become a better golfer because of it.
Golf IQ is a 3x weekly podcast from Golf Digest. Our goal is simple: To help you understand the game, and become a better golfer because of it.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Apr 7, 2025 • 16min
How to play good golf when you're running out of energy
We all make lazy swings now and again. But there are physical and mental things you can do to prevent them, especially later in rounds. Here are some of our favorites. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 4, 2025 • 13min
How to conquer the holes you hate
We all have that one hole we hate. Or maybe there are a few. Or a lot. But the reality is, conquering that hole is easier than you think ... and it's not all about the score you put on the card. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 31, 2025 • 14min
How to find your practice 'sweet spot'
LKD and Sam Weinman dive into how to find your practice "sweet spot." Your drills shouldn't be so easy that you fall into boredom, but they also shouldn't be so hard that you don't succeed about two thirds of the time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 17, 2025 • 18min
An expert’s advice on smarter practicing
Blueprint Golf co-founder Dr. Nico Darras joins LKD to help you upgrade your practice so it actually works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

43 snips
Mar 14, 2025 • 16min
Your golf swing's most important move, explained
Joe Plecker, a Golf Digest Best in State teacher known for his expertise in swing mechanics, dives into the art of a powerful golf swing. He shares insights on the crucial weight shift and how balance, posture, and ground interaction affect performance. Plecker highlights common mistakes in golfers' takeaways and the importance of maintaining a square position. He emphasizes the role of pressure shifts and pelvic movement for stability, ultimately guiding listeners to enhance their swing mechanics and improve their game.

Mar 10, 2025 • 10min
Is hip thrusting killing your golf swing?
Golf Digest No.1-ranked teacher in America Mark Blackburn sits down with LKD to talk about hip thrust, and when it can be used for good–or bad. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 7, 2025 • 10min
18% of golfers make this 'moment of truth' mistake
Golf Digest No.1-ranked teacher in America Mark Blackburn sits down with LKD to talk about moment of truth, and how to fix the common mistake golfers make during it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 3, 2025 • 13min
How to fix ‘getting better’ practice mistakes
In this two-part series, Sam Weinman joins LKD to talk about the different between ‘getting ready’ practice and ‘getting better’ practice—and how to get good at both Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 28, 2025 • 13min
How to fix ‘getting ready’ practice mistakes
In this two-part series, Sam Weinman joins LKD to talk about the different between ‘getting ready’ practice and ‘getting better’ practice—and how to get good at both Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 11, 2025 • 10min
How a tour pro fixed his painful overswing
In the latest episode of the Golf IQ podcast, we're breaking down the backswing move that caused Daniel Berger—and other golfers—a lot of back pain. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


