Hack It Out Golf

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.

Episodes

June 14, 2025 13 mins
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 solid knowledge about golf that will help you improve. Is it the last Saturday Stat episode ever? Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting golf stat. We will discuss what you can learn, and most imp...
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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 discuss not only what Lou plays, but what kinds of choices you can make for your own club setup to play your best golf. Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield ...
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June 9, 2025 28 mins
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 course has advantages: ultimately, scoring better in the goal. But it can be hard to use the course for practice, and there are questions about posting scores. Range practice might be better for certain changes, but introducing pressure t...
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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 often with a scratch player and a 15-index end up with a shot 30 or more yards from the hole? The answer might surprise you (like it did Mark and Greg), and the discussion might help you play some smarter and better golf. Each of these w...
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June 5, 2025 22 mins
Greg joins Mark and Lou to talk about his recent performance at the Principal Charity Classic. Greg began with two underwhelming rounds, but caught fire in the third. In this episode, he talks about what worked, how to weather the ups and downs of golf, and then the guys talk about some of the players still competitive for decades on end, and what leads to their success. Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: h...
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June 3, 2025 26 mins
Even as we're right in the middle of major season, the Ryder Cup looms. Not only will it be the biggest event of the fall, but performance now still has a massive effect on who qualifies to play for Teams Europe and USA. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg discuss the intriguing prospect of Keegan as a playing captain, the role of chemistry in team golf, and the lack of inspiration in American sports chants. Where to find us: ...
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Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. In today's episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg what percent of the time a 10-index is going to make bogey or worse on each kind of hole on the course. After settling the answers, the guys have a good discussion on avoiding big numbers—which can be a problem for professionals and not just mid-handicap golfers. Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 m...
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May 29, 2025 29 mins
In response to some recent (inaccurate) comments about professional ball speeds, Lou assembled a list of the ball speeds of the top-ranked players on the PGA Tour. In this episode, he shares that list with Mark and Greg, and they discuss the biggest surprises, the effect of speed at the highest levels of golf, and the need for accurate data when making decisions about the future of the game, and the Where to find us: Mark Cro...
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May 26, 2025 35 mins
In a recent episode, Lou proposed that Mark should try to qualify for one of the main senior tours. In this episode, Greg re-joins the podcast to give a truly professional opinion on Mark's chances of success. They talk about the amount of commitment required, Mark's psychological approach to the task, and whether Lou is ready to stop trying to take Greg's bag from Doug so that he can caddie for Mark. Where to find us: Mark Cr...
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Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. What difference does hitting the fairway make? In this episode, Lou compares golfers of different skill in their ability to hit the green from 125 yards in the fairway versus the rough. Mark and Greg give their guesses, and what follows is a discussion about the skill of controlling a ball with good iron play from the fairway. Each of these will be a...
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May 22, 2025 35 mins
Today's the day: an important league match, a club contest, or maybe a chase for a better index. How should you get ready for your round? In today's episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about how to prepare your body, your swing, and your mind so that you're ready to post the best score possible. Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://tw...
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May 19, 2025 37 mins
When—and how—should you change your swing? In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg talk about when you should consider making a change, the reasons for making a change, and the work that is required to make that change stick. Golf improvement rarely comes by doing exactly what you've always done. Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://tw...
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Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. You've missed the green in the rough, but you're still hoping to get up and down and save a score. How far are you likely to end up from the hole when you're 35 yards away and in the rough? In this episode, Lou quizzes Mark and Greg on median distance by handicap. Afterwards, they reiterate why you need to be aware of what a good shot really is—and how ...
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May 15, 2025 26 mins
Greg's well into his 2025 Champions Tour season, and in this episode, he joins Mark and Lou to recap the season so far. They discuss where he currently stands in the race for the Schwab Cup, how he works on his game during the season, and what keeps him playing golf at this stage of his career. Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://t...
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Mark's recent match with Greg got Lou thinking: should Mark try to qualify for the Champions Tour or Legends Tour? In this episode, Lou is in the uncomfortable position of having to say nice things about Mark. He observes Mark's skill (despite unstructured practice) and the way Mark has added distance while avoiding the gym. Mark ponders the possibility, and they both solicit feedback from the audience about whether they think Mark...
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Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. How far away is five shots from the hole? Obviously, this varies by skill level. In this episode, Lou asks Greg and Mark how far from the hole a scratch, 10, and 20-index golfer would need to be to average five shots to hole out. The gaps might be bigger than you think and provide the basis for an interesting discussion about the need for new tees at mo...
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May 8, 2025 21 mins
Is better scoring found in a cup of coffee? In this episode, Mark and Lou talk about a study Lou recently read about the effects of caffeine on golf performance. Mark and Lou talk about the findings of the study, their own coffee preferences, the meaning of cream, their new plan for on-course concessions—and how you might save a stroke or two your next round with a cup of coffee. Link to Lou's newsletter: https://newsletter.lou...
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May 5, 2025 20 mins
As part of Mark's recent visit with Greg, he followed along for Greg's workouts and fitness planning. In this episode of the podcast, they discuss some of what Greg is working on, and then Mark and Lou talk about the ways in which taking care of the body is great for golf and for life in general. Video of the Greg's gym work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBgCJN2cmS0 Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter:...
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Welcome to the "Saturday Morning Golf Stat" from the Hack it Out Golf Podcast. Your ball is in the fairway, 150 yards from the hole. Now, put the ball in the rough, but at a yardage at which, on average, you'd hole out in the same number of strokes that you would have from 150 in the fairway. Where are you dropping? In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg this question for golfers of various skill levels. As with the best SMS epis...
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May 1, 2025 28 mins
Recently, Mark jumped the Atlantic to spend a few days documenting Greg's 2025 Champions Tour work. In addition to his training session, Greg played a match against Mark. In this episode, they recap the match, which has its share of twists and turns—and will undoubtedly become part of the enduring lore of this podcast. Video of the match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBgCJN2cmS0 Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekl...
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