Putting By The Numbers: Updated Episode (ft. Author, Bob Labbe)

In this episode of Let's Talk Media, the creator-focused interview podcast, host Vedant Akhauri welcomes back engineer, entrepreneur, and author Bob Labbe for a definitive update of his groundbreaking book, Putting by the Numbers. For decades, golfers have relied on intuition for lag putting. Bob shares how his 50-year engineering background and Edward Stimson's historic 1935 Stimpmeter inspired a highly reproducible, quantitative alternative. By calculating your Individual Power Factor (IPF) and measuring friction, Bob explains how simple arithmetic can reliably shave 4 to 5 strokes off your round. But Bob hasn't just been revolutionizing the green. He’s been busy engineering household solutions too. Following a recent four-network television tour in Las Vegas, Bob shares the relatable origin story of his newest invention: The Ultimate Coaster, which captures and contains condensation using micro-capillaries. We discuss the surprising business synergy between his two ventures, and why golf pro shops are now stocking his putting book alongside his customizable coasters for club tournaments.In this episode, we discuss:The Quantitative Putt: How to replace "touch and feel" with a concrete plan using force and friction.Finding Your IPF: Why practicing just 30 minutes a day, three days a week can transform your game in six weeks.The Las Vegas Tour: Bob's recent media appearances on ABC, CBS, NBC, and CWTV.The Ultimate Coaster: How a ruined silk tie led to the invention of his coasters that stop condensation in its tracks.To learn more about Bob’s putting methodology, watch his free training videos, or buy the book, visit boblabbe.com or puttingbythenumbers.com. To check out his new invention, visit ultimatecoasterco.comIf you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating to be notified of future episodes. You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram @letstalkmediava