Golf IQ

Golf IQ

Become a smarter golfer — faster. Golf IQ is a 3x weekly podcast from Golf Digest. Our goal is simple: To help you understand the game, and become a better golfer because of it. Episode Schedule: Monday and Friday: Golf Digest’s Game Improvement Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen delivers bite-sized insights about the golf swing and course strategy. Wednesday: Golf Digest’s Managing Editor for Equipment Jonathan Wall dives deep into the latest equipment news, and how the new tech can help you.

Episodes

December 22, 2025 11 mins

After Tiger Woods won the 1997 Masters by 12 strokes, he shocked many by changing his swing. Why change the swing that just lapped the field in a major? Tiger knew he could win with his best, but he still wanted to compete when he didn't have it. Sam Weinman and Drew Powell dig in deeper on Tiger's swing change and why it worked.


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It's common practice for serious golfers nowadays, but in Tiger Woods' prime, it was rare to find golfers in the gym, and completely unique to Tiger to take it to the level of intensity he reached. As we approach his 50th birthday, Sam Weinman and Alex Myers—whose own fitness routine has greatly improved his golf game—look back on Tiger's fitness regimen and the advantages it gave him ... and how it might have hurt him.


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The final gear pod of 2025 is here, and we've saved our favorite test for last. Ahead of his 50th birthday, we tested Tiger Woods' famous Titleist 975D, the driver he used to complete the 'Tiger Slam'. How would 'Tiger Slam' Tiger compare to a present-day pro? How much better would 'Tiger Slam' Tiger be with today's equipment? We have the answers.


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December 15, 2025 14 mins

Tiger Woods turns 50 this month. And although he's regarded as one of the best putters of all time, his putting stroke was not perfect. Sam Weinman and Drew Powell dissect Tiger's putting and what made him so good.


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The Golf Competence Achievement & Reward Test, otherwise known as the golf CART™, can help you put your year in perspective. Sam Weinman and Golf Digest social guru Will Irwin walk us through the process and share their scores.


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December 10, 2025 63 mins

JWall and Uncle Gene dive into what could be a new trend with some tour players who play a particular brand. Plus, the possibility of new gear signings, a proclamation about an underrated brand and a bit of golf history.


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We can't control everything, especially not on the golf course. But what we can control is whether we take a moment to settle and refocus. It's called 'The Let Them Theory,' made popular by best-selling author Mel Robbins. Sam Weinman and Keely Levins explain how it's applicable to golf.


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December 5, 2025 11 mins

Official calendar dates aside, winter is here for much of the country. Sam Weinman and Drew Powell discuss the pros and cons of completely shutting it down in the offseason.


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December 3, 2025 62 mins

JWall and Uncle Gene break down some of the newest gear to pop up on the USGA's Conforming Club and Ball Lists. Plus, we reviewed Amazon's new golf ball, and Gene put out a video with internet megastar Mr. Beast.


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December 1, 2025 14 mins

We've all been told to grip down on a club at one point or another. Maybe it's to take a few yards off when the number is between stock yardages. Maybe it's for a bit of added accuracy. We put gripping down to the test and consulted one of Golf Digest's top teachers and found some interesting results.


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The Internet Invitational's climax was great theater. It also provided an excellent teaching moment and an opportunity for reflection. One of the series' biggest stars, Frankie Borrelli talked with Sam Weinman about how the tournament ended.


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In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Golf Digest Social Media Editor and scratch golfer Will Irwin about what to do when the hooks come creeping into your game.


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November 19, 2025 52 mins

JWall and Uncle Gene discuss fall product releases. New drivers. New golf balls. More putters. The IQ of the pod is down. The gear ramblings are up. We're back, baby.


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In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Golf Digest Social Media Editor and scratch golfer Will Irwin about battling negative thoughts while you play.


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November 14, 2025 12 mins

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Golf Digest Social Media Editor and scratch golfer Will Irwin about some drills they both use.


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Director of Golf Performance and Innovation at Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Chris Marchini is back to answer more of your questions with JWall and Uncle Gene, including gear components that will make you better right away.


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November 10, 2025 17 mins

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Skillest co-founder Baden Schaff for some advice about how students can use digital coaching this offseason.


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November 7, 2025 13 mins

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Drew Powell about a recent article about things you never hear scratch golfers say.


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November 3, 2025 12 mins

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Drew Powell about a reader's question about pro golf swings—and how to learn from them.


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October 31, 2025 14 mins

A surplus of choices seems like it should be a good thing for golfers, but it often ends up being an obstacle. In this episode, LKD talks to Sam Weinman about "the paradox of choice," which is also the topic of the first episode of Sam's new video series, Mind Games.


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