Episodes

  • Playing in a Web.com Pro-Am with Tour Hopeful Adam Long

    Playing in a Web.com Pro-Am with Tour Hopeful Adam Long
    Apr 17 2026
    GS#498 September 21, 2015 : This week we play alongside Web.com Touring Pro Adam Long at TPC Stonebrae the day before the start of the Web.com Stonebrae Classic in the SF Bay Area. During this Pro-Am round the Duke University graduate, Adam Long of New Orleans, talks about his career, his prospects of making it to the PGA Tour, and the strengths of his game. This is just a portion of the complete interview with Adam. The full interview is a video which includes selected conversations with his caddie Derek about club and shot selection, how to attack various holes and pin positions, reading greens, strategy conversations with Chas Narramore, another player on the Tour, our threesome and more. Watch the video featuring Adam here: https://youtu.be/oLKURrgnjBI?si=_Q9i6KBNN8WkvHzI

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    40 mins
  • So Long Fred....Hello Josh!!

    So Long Fred....Hello Josh!!
    Apr 14 2026
    GS1029 April 14, 2026 Our 'guest' is journalist, author and producer, Josh Karp, who, in 2010, wrote “Straight Down The Middle” about his non-traditional golf instruction journey, largely based on people he heard on Golf Smarter. Recently, Josh wrote to Fred about coming on the show again to promote a golf podcast he was about to launch. After a couple conversations, it was decided that if Golf Smarter was to continue, based on his journalistic curiosity and sense of humor, Josh was the perfect person to take over. In this first of two episodes together, we meet Josh, find out what's he's been up to, and learn about why he wants to take the reins on our show.
    Next week, we'll both interview Jim Waldron, and then Josh will be the host moving forward.
    So as not to shake things up too much, Golf Smarter will continue twice each week. Tuesday's will be new episodes with Josh. On Fridays we’ll continue to rerun Fred's archived Mulligans episodes.
    I hope you’ll check him out and continue to listen. Thanks so much for your support and friendship over the years. As Fred moves into his retirement, his focus will be on playing and practicing a lot more golf.

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • A Golf School Like No Other From a Teacher Like No Other with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

    A Golf School Like No Other From a Teacher Like No Other with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
    Apr 10 2026
    GS#613 January 30, 2017: Tony Manzoni makes his final appearance on Golf Smarter before he passed away in October the following year. In this episode, he’s here to announce the launch of his new golf school in La Quinta, CA that never got a chance to take off. Tony’s teamed up with two other Palm Springs area legendary coaches, Garry Hopkins and Davey Evans! Tony’s book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. His video, originally a DVD, is only available through our website.

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    37 mins
  • Pt2 Taking Your Game to a New Level - One Club at a Time with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

    Pt2 Taking Your Game to a New Level - One Club at a Time with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
    Apr 7 2026
    GS#595 June 6, 2017: Beyond being a great golfer and teacher, Tony Manzoni had so much more to his life than the game. In this conversation we get into an interesting discussion of what it’s like to live in the shadow of a high profile father, then pursuing a career choice in the same field. Examples discussed include Steph Curry and Frank Sinatra Jr. We then continue to discuss taking your game to the next level one club at a time. The focus of the conversation is how many situations require wedges. Tony’s book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. His video, originally a DVD, is only available through our website.

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    1 hr
  • Play Golf At The Next Level! One Club at a Time with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

    Play Golf At The Next Level! One Club at a Time with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
    Apr 3 2026
    GS#594 May 30, 2017: Tony Manzoni returns to discuss tips, insights, and strategies on how to be more consistent with each golf club in your bag. In this episode we explore improvements with your putter, 8 iron, and lob wedge. We’ve scheduled to have him come back on our next episode to discuss more wedges, long irons, hybrids, fairway metals, and drivers. Tony’s book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. His video, originally a DVD, is only available through our website.

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    51 mins
  • If Tiger Asked Tony Manzoni for Help, What Would He Say?

    If Tiger Asked Tony Manzoni for Help, What Would He Say?
    Mar 31 2026
    GS#457 October 7, 2014: Tony Manzoni, author of The Lost Fundamental, discusses what's ailing Tiger and what advice he'd give if Tiger called. Tony’s book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. His video, originally a DVD, is only available through our website.

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    29 mins
  • Head at Address, Hitting Behind The Ball, and more with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

    Head at Address, Hitting Behind The Ball, and more with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
    Mar 27 2026
    GSfMO#456 September 30, 2014 Tony Manzoni joins us for part 1 of an hour long conversation. In this episode we cover common swing mechanics issues experienced by most golfers, like hitting behind the ball, alignment, head position and more. Part 2 starts with Tony wondering what he would say if Tiger called for advice. Tony’s book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. His video, originally a DVD, is only available through our website.

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    27 mins
  • Ben Hogan's Secret Letter and The Lost Fundamental Short Game with Tony Manzoni (RIP)

    Ben Hogan's Secret Letter and The Lost Fundamental Short Game with Tony Manzoni (RIP)
    Mar 24 2026
    GS#'s 438 & 439: May 28, 2014 Tony Manzoni, one of the most sought after coaches on the GolfSmarter podcast shares his life long pursuit of Ben Hogan’s secret to his golf swing. Years ago Tony received a letter written in Hogan’s hand that explains his secret to becoming a great ball striker. This is the complete hour-long conversation that also covers a detailed discussion on the short game swing and how it differs from the full swing that is discussed in The Lost Fundamental. He also responds to letters asking how the full Lost Fundamental swing is affected by the short game swing.Tony’s book "The Lost Fundamental: One Simple Move, Better Golf Forever", is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle format. His video, originally a DVD, is only available through our website. This is combined two episodes in one as it was difficult to schedule podcasts in advance “in the old days”!

    If you have a question about whether or not Fred is using any of the methods, equipment or apps we’ve discussed, or if you’d like to share a comment about what you’ve heard in this or any other episode, please write because Fred will get back to you. Either write to golfsmarterpodcast@gmail.com or click on the Hey Fred button, at golfsmarter.com
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    1 hr and 4 mins