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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
548
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Match Play Tips

Match Play Tips

In this episode, Mark and Lou take a listener question: what are some ways in which we might approach match play strategy differently than we would stroke play? For American listeners, who play less …
00:25:41  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
SMS - 8 Iron Distance, Scratch and 15 Index

SMS - 8 Iron Distance, Scratch and 15 Index

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greg is back, and today's question is one heard on ranges and tee boxes around the world: how far do you hit your 8-iro…
00:15:09  |   Sat 19 Jul 2025
Greg's Second Round of the Dick's Open

Greg's Second Round of the Dick's Open

Gregulators: Mount up! In this episode, Mark and Lou come to you live on course, following Greg and offering running commentary on his second round of the Dick's Open. Follow along as Greg puts toget…
00:33:32  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
Does Par Help or Hurt Your Course Management?

Does Par Help or Hurt Your Course Management?

Lou talks a lot about expectations on the course. But golf has a built-in system of expectations: when you get to a new hole, the first two bits of information you normally want are yardage and par. …
00:31:17  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
SMS - Scratch in FW, with 7 Iron, Hit Green Percentage

SMS - Scratch in FW, with 7 Iron, Hit Green Percentage

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Greg's day job has him occupied again, so Mark and Lou turn to the audience for some competition. Today's question in s…
00:16:24  |   Sat 12 Jul 2025
What Would a Modern Course Be?

What Would a Modern Course Be?

Without question, modern golf is established on a foundation of traditions. But what if it weren't? What if golf were new, and we were building a course today? How would elements of course design and…
00:25:34  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
Should Instructors Explain Mechanics?

Should Instructors Explain Mechanics?

How technical should golf instruction be? In this episode, Mark and Lou discuss whether learning the specific facts of the golf swing will help or hurt golfers. You need to find what works for you—an…
00:25:25  |   Mon 07 Jul 2025
SMS - 120 in Fairway, Scratch and 10, Strokes to Hole Out

SMS - 120 in Fairway, Scratch and 10, Strokes to Hole Out

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, the question is straightforward, but the format is not. Greg is absent, so Mark is taking on a few …
00:13:13  |   Sat 05 Jul 2025
The Value of Practice Swings

The Value of Practice Swings

Do you take a practice swing? Or ten? Why? Out of habit, or are you accomplishing something on purpose? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg analyze the value of the practice swing. Is it technical—o…
00:30:20  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
Controlling Your Misses

Controlling Your Misses

We all want to have better control of our face and path on the course, to rein in the big miss. But knowing that not all shots will go exactly as we intend, are there other things within our control …
00:27:46  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
SMS - 10 Index, Effect of Short-Siding

SMS - 10 Index, Effect of Short-Siding

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. You're going to miss greens. But can you miss them better? In this episode, Lou quizzes Greg and Mark about the effect …
00:15:01  |   Sat 28 Jun 2025
Responsible Golf Tournament Setup

Responsible Golf Tournament Setup

Golf's major championships are often held at some of the sport's most iconic courses, and it has Mark, Greg, and Lou discussing whether the extravagant setups and course conditions for these tourname…
00:39:04  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
Lower Body Movement in the Golf Swing

Lower Body Movement in the Golf Swing

Lou's been back to focusing on fitness and mobility, and he's wondering: how will gaining range of motion in his hips and legs affect his swing? Mark offers some answers, and he and Lou and Greg talk…
00:31:36  |   Mon 23 Jun 2025
SMS - Rough Equivalent of 200 Yards in FW, Scratch, 10, and 20

SMS - Rough Equivalent of 200 Yards in FW, Scratch, 10, and 20

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Being in the fairway is better than being in the rough—but by how much? In this episode, Lou asks Greg and Mark how clo…
00:11:49  |   Sat 21 Jun 2025
How Many Mistakes Is Too Many?

How Many Mistakes Is Too Many?

Mistake-free golf is an always illusive grail. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about mistakes in golf. First, they talk about kinds of mistakes, from mistakes in planning to execution. Then…
00:26:17  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
Your Best Swing Tip Ever

Your Best Swing Tip Ever

From the range to magazines to social media sites, swing tips have been—and will likely always be—a key element of golf culture. In this episode, Lou, Mark, and Greg each share the best swing tip the…
00:33:20  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
SMS - A Mega Stat Episode

SMS - A Mega Stat Episode

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Today's episode has it all: a grab-bag of stats, Mark misunderstanding the question, an epic rules controversy, and sol…
00:13:32  |   Sat 14 Jun 2025
What's in Lou's Bag?

What's in Lou's Bag?

What's in Lou's bag? In this episode, Mark and Lou answer that question. From Lou's love of high-lofted fairway woods to his left-handed putter (when all of his other clubs are right-handed), they di…
00:35:57  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
Play vs Practice for Improvement

Play vs Practice for Improvement

You want to get better at golf. Where is improvement to be found: on the course or the range? In this episode, Mark and Lou give answers to this question—and there isn't one simple answer. Play on co…
00:28:10  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
SMS - 150 Yards in Fairway, Scratch vs 15, Miss by 30 Yards

SMS - 150 Yards in Fairway, Scratch vs 15, Miss by 30 Yards

Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. From 150 in the fairway, most golfers are hoping for a pretty decent outcome. But what about the bad outcomes? How ofte…
00:15:08  |   Sat 07 Jun 2025
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