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Hack It Out Golf

We dive deep into golf, sharing expert insights to help you improve your golf swing and lower your scores. Renowned golf coach Mark Crossfield, stats expert Lou Stagner, and PGA Tour player Greg Chalmers join forces to bring you an engaging, informative, and entertaining show dedicated to all things golf. Your game will improve, and you will have a lot of laughs along the way listening to the banter of these three friends. Whether you're a seasoned pro or beginner golfer, this podcast is your ultimate resource for enhancing your skills and unlocking your full potential on the golf course.


Join Mark Crossfield, a highly respected and sought-after golf coach, as he shares his extensive knowledge and experience in the sport having given many thousands of golf lessons to golfers of every skill level. Through in-depth discussions and engaging anecdotes, Mark guides you through the intricacies of the golf swing, unraveling the mysteries and helping you understand the nuances that can make all the difference in your performance on the golf course.


Lou Stagner, our resident stats expert, brings a unique perspective to the podcast. He breaks down the numbers and provides you with invaluable statistical analysis that will empower you to make more informed decisions on the golf course. Learn how to leverage data to assess your strengths and weaknesses, strategize your game plan, and gain a competitive edge.


But that's not all – we have the privilege of having PGA Tour Player Greg Chalmers on board. Greg shares his firsthand experiences and insights from competing at the highest level of professional golf. Hear his stories, learn from his successes and failures, and gain a glimpse into the mindset and discipline required to excel on the PGA Tour.


Each episode of the Hack it Out Golf Podcast is packed with practical golf lessons, actionable tips, and strategies to improve your golf swing, enhance your accuracy, and optimize your overall performance. From mastering the fundamentals to refining advanced techniques, we cover it all. Whether you're looking to straighten out your drive, hone your short game, or improve your putting, our expert panel is here to guide you every step of the way and improve your golf game. We will help you to learn how to gain better control over your golf ball not only in practice, but out on the golf course.


In addition to the practical golf lessons we provide, we also do preview and recap shows for the biggest events in golf. We cover the four major championships (The Masters at Augusta National, The US Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship). We also cover the Ryder Cup, The Presidents Cup and other current events in the world of golf on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf. We also have in-depth chats on some of the biggest names in golf like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.


So, grab your clubs and tune in to the Hack It Out Golf podcast. Let us be your trusted companions on this golfing journey, as we equip you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration you need to take your golf game to the next level. Get ready to swing for success and experience the thrill of reaching new heights on the golf course.

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Update frequency
every 2 days
Average duration
31 minutes
Episodes
549
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Lou's Visit to the Titleist Performance Institute

Lou's Visit to the Titleist Performance Institute

In today's episode, Lou joins Mark and Greg to talk about his recent visit to a golf Mecca: the Titleist Performance Institute. There, Lou experienced a body screening that measured his mobility and …
00:33:22  |   Mon 15 Jul 2024
SMS - Approach Shots Coming Up Way Short

SMS - Approach Shots Coming Up Way Short

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. The topic today: megaduffs. How often do you hit your approach shot and come up short 30% or more of your distance to th…
00:12:08  |   Sat 13 Jul 2024
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 4 (Sway)

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 4 (Sway)

In today's episode, Mark compares motion capture data from two elite players—this time, Jon Rahm and Rickie Fowler. The point of comparison: how much do they move their center away from or toward the…
00:22:53  |   Thu 11 Jul 2024
Putts Per Round and Other Traditional Stats

Putts Per Round and Other Traditional Stats

You want to get better at golf, so you start tracking some stats in your game in addition to score alone. Are those stats going to give you useful information that you can use to shape your practice …
00:27:38  |   Mon 08 Jul 2024
SMS - Scratch Players, Scoring Average, Easy vs Hard Courses

SMS - Scratch Players, Scoring Average, Easy vs Hard Courses

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. The course rating system for handicap purposes is a mystery to many golfers, even some avid ones. What happens to the sc…
00:18:54  |   Sat 06 Jul 2024
US Senior Open Recap

US Senior Open Recap

Greg Chalmers just completed his second major on the Champions Tour: the US Senior Open! In this episode, he, Mark, and Lou talk through his week at Newport Country Club. He talks about the course an…
00:30:05  |   Fri 05 Jul 2024
Are Golfers Peaking Earlier?

Are Golfers Peaking Earlier?

This past week, Miles Russell played in a PGA Tour event at age 15. Although he didn't make the cut, he did shoot even par for two rounds and beat dozens of established professionals. Earlier this se…
00:32:12  |   Mon 01 Jul 2024
SMS - Greenside Bunkers vs Rough, 10 yards, Scratch and 20 Index

SMS - Greenside Bunkers vs Rough, 10 yards, Scratch and 20 Index

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greenside bunkers—higher handicappers often dread them, while better players sometimes favor them over being next to the…
00:12:29  |   Sat 29 Jun 2024
US Open Recap

US Open Recap

The 2024 US Open at Pinehurst was electric! A memorable course and a memorable finish give Mark, Lou, and Greg and lot ot talk about. In this episode, they discuss the course (and the role of luck vs…
00:49:53  |   Thu 27 Jun 2024
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Lag)

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Lag)

Today's episode, Mark again pulls up motion capture data from elite players—this time, Sergio Garcia and Billy Horschel. Sergio is famous for his lag: that deep angle he gets between his lead forearm…
00:22:24  |   Mon 24 Jun 2024
SMS - Percent of US Male Golfers, Plus vs High Index

SMS - Percent of US Male Golfers, Plus vs High Index

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Managing expectations isn't just about individual shots. What percentage of golfers reach a plus index? And how many gol…
00:11:39  |   Sat 22 Jun 2024
Champions Tour Midseason Recap

Champions Tour Midseason Recap

Right now, we're about halfway through Greg Chalmer's first season on the PGA Champions Tour. In this episode, he and Lou and Mark recap the season thus far. In addition, they talk about Greg's road …
00:23:56  |   Thu 20 Jun 2024
Lexi Thompson and Golf Social Media

Lexi Thompson and Golf Social Media

In recent days, Lexi Thompson announced her retirement from professional golf. In this episode, Greg, Lou, and Mark talk about the reasons behind her decision. What is it like to travel on a tour for…
00:31:15  |   Mon 17 Jun 2024
SMS - 5 Index Players, Age 20s vs 60s, SG Short Game

SMS - 5 Index Players, Age 20s vs 60s, SG Short Game

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Sometimes the stats confirm long-held suspicions. Sometimes they overturn them. In today's episode, Lou asks us to consi…
00:12:29  |   Sat 15 Jun 2024
2024 Senior PGA Championship Recap

2024 Senior PGA Championship Recap

Greg Chalmers played his first Champions Tour major—and was this close to winning the whole thing! In this episode, Greg joins Mark and Lou to talk through the event, including the tense final stretc…
00:41:16  |   Thu 13 Jun 2024
Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Trail Elbow)

Learning from Tour Player Swings, Part 2 (Trail Elbow)

Today's episode, Mark again pulls up motion capture data from elite players—this time, Rory and Bryson. Here, he focuses in on a comparison the angle of the trail elbow. After quizzing Lou and Greg a…
00:20:33  |   Mon 10 Jun 2024
SMS - 180 in Fairway, Greens Hit, Scratch-10-20

SMS - 180 in Fairway, Greens Hit, Scratch-10-20

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Here's a great expectations podcast: in this episode, Lou has Mark and Greg guessing how often a scratch, 10-, and 20-in…
00:12:41  |   Sat 08 Jun 2024
Learning from Tour Player Swings

Learning from Tour Player Swings

Tony Finau and Rory McIlroy: both elite players, and both capable of absolutely smashing drivers. But how? In this episode, Mark grabs Lou's Stat host microphone and quizzes Lou and Greg about some o…
00:25:23  |   Thu 06 Jun 2024
Qualifying for the US Senior Open

Qualifying for the US Senior Open

Greg Chalmers continues his roll! In today's episode, Greg recaps his qualifying round for the 2024 US Senior Open. He, Lou, and Mark talk about the qualifying site he chose, his work going into the …
00:30:37  |   Mon 03 Jun 2024
SMS - Tee Shot, 10 Handicap, Driving for 0 SG

SMS - Tee Shot, 10 Handicap, Driving for 0 SG

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today is an all-time reality check in expectations management. If you're a 10-index golfer, how far do you need to hit a…
00:12:14  |   Sat 01 Jun 2024
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