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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 41 MIN

Smoltz, Short Game & the Truth About Your Putting

from Those Weekend Golf Guys · host Bleav + Those Weekend Golf Guys

John Smoltz: From the Mound to the Senior Tees The guys kicked things off talking about John Smoltz’s move into senior golf. Jeff and Scott broke down how a Hall‑of‑Fame pitcher can suddenly become a legit threat on the Champions Tour — apparently elite hand‑eye coordination doesn’t disappear just because you stop throwing 97 mph. Why Your Short Game Deserves More Love Then Jeff went full professor mode, reminding everyone that if you want to score, you’d better learn to putt and chip like you mean it. Scott chimed in with the painful truth: amateurs spend 90% of their time on the range and 10% on the putting green… when it should probably be the other way around. PGA Tour Putting Stats: Prepare to Feel Bad John pulled up some Tour putting numbers, and the room collectively sighed. Tour pros make everything inside eight feet. Amateurs? We think we do… until someone actually measures it. Jeff hammered home the point: If you can’t aim your putter, you’re basically guessing. And most golfers? They’re guessing. Why Club Fitting Isn’t Optional Scott jumped in with a sermon on club fitting — especially putters. Lie angle, loft, head shape, grip size… all the stuff amateurs ignore but complain about when they miss a four‑footer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Weekend Golf Guys podcast featured golf instructors Jeff Smith and Scott Monroe discussing various aspects of the game with host John Ashton. The conversation covered John Smoltz's transition to senior golf, the importance of focusing on putting and short-game skills, and the challenges amateurs face when comparing their games to professional players. The hosts discussed putting statistics on the PGA Tour, the significance of being able to aim a putter properly, and the benefits of professional club fitting. They also touched on indoor golf facilities and simulation technology, emphasizing that any practice time with a golf ball is beneficial for improving skills. The episode concluded with encouragement for listeners to review the podcast and consider betting on golf tournaments through FanDuel.

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