About this podcast
Take a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher, Jeff Smith ( (http://jeffsmithgolfinstruction.com) and pair him with an outstanding radio personality and you have the formula for one helluva Golf Talk Radio Show. John Ashton (the show host) has enjoyed success as a morning personality on radio stations from Bangor, Maine to Dallas, Texas. He’s also embarrassed himself on many golf courses in the same locations. John is a hacker, struggling to break 80 (OK, 90) but has a passion and enjoyment of the game, a skewed sense of humor and an outlook that makes this the most entertaining Golf Show around.Jeff Smith, PGA enjoys the innate ability to create word pictures so, even on the radio, his tips and techniques to improve your game are clear, easy to follow and help listeners cut strokes on their very next round.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 528 episodes
- Bounce Back Better: The Wedge Game That Saves Strokes · 39 minJeff returns from the Top 100 Teacher Conference with fresh insights, stories from the Vintage Club in Indian Wells, and a masterclass on wedge selection. From tight-lie chipping…
- Punch Shots, Ego Shots & One Bad Joke · 45 minThis week on Those Weekend Golf Guys, John, Jeff, and Scott dive into everything from Larry the Cable Guy’s brand‑new joke to playing golf in winds strong enough to relocate…
- The Great Grass Debate: Jeff Knows Stuff, John Nods Politely · 42 minThis week, John and Jeff dive headfirst into fall golf chaos — leaf blowers on carts, mystery grasses, and why Poa Annua is either a weed, a blessing, or a four‑letter word…
- What Retired Pro Athletes and 25-Handicappers Have in Common · 39 minThis week, Jeff joins us from Maryland, where he's attempting to record a golf show while surrounded by what sounded like an entire summer camp of very enthusiastic children. We…
- Fall Golf: Bring Layers… and a Leaf Blower · 41 minFall golf is here, and John & Jeff dive into the chaos of crisp air, cold hands, and disappearing golf balls. Jeff talks about his month off and his VIP Nebraska football…
- Golf Rules: Because Common Sense Was Busy · 37 minThis week, John and Jeff dive into the wonderfully chaotic world of golf rules — from the eternal “Why can’t we fix a divot in the fairway?” debate to the British idea of…
- Why Hockey Players Keep Beating Us at Golf · 40 minJeff and John got rolling on all things golf, bouncing from putting to fairways to the little tweaks that actually shave strokes. Jeff went deep on the putting side — talking eye…
- Mold, Maddux & Mallets: A Very Golf Guys Episode · 47 minThis week on Those Weekend Golf Guys, John Ashton hangs out with not one but two Golf Magazine Top 100 teachers — Jeff “Swing Whisperer” Smith and Scott Monroe — for a…
- Uphill Lies, Downhill Lies, and the Lies You Tell Yourself · 42 minJeff’s out in the desert, John’s in the studio, and the boys spend the hour reminding golfers everywhere that thinking is just as important as swinging. From wind that lies to…
- Bad Teachers, Broken Swings, and Why Jeff Drinks · 45 minThis week on Those Weekend Golf Guys, the crew tackled one of the biggest hidden problems in golf: picking the wrong instructor and paying for it with your sanity, your swing…
- Jeff Played Pebble Beach. John Played… Whatever Was Open · 40 minJohn held down the studio while Jeff called in from his car somewhere between Monterey and Flagstaff, still riding the high of a three‑day golf bender on the Monterey Peninsula…
- How to Spot a Sandbagger Before He Steals Your Gift Card · 44 minWhile cruising down the highway from Prescott to Scottsdale for a club fitting, Jeff and John dive into one of golf’s most irritating, persistent, and strangely creative…
- Tillinghast, Travel Tales & Courses That Fight Back · 44 minJohn and Jeff bounce across the golf world, swapping travel stories from Maine, Montana, and Arizona while diving deep into the quirks of classic course architects like Donald…
- He Played His Best Round With a Broken Ankle — Science Explains Why · 41 minDr. Fredric Abramson — a man so smart he makes MIT sound like community college — joins John and Jeff to explain how your DNA can predict the golf injuries you’re most likely to…
- The Orchestra of Negativity (And How to Turn It Off) · 54 minThis week, we brought in mindset maestro Jim Pehkonen, and boy… he peeled back the curtain on the part of golf most of us try to ignore: the six inches between our ears. Jim…
- Golf Shots Don’t Care About Your Feelings · 47 minThis week on Those Weekend Golf Guys, John sat down with coaches Joe Bosco and Jeff Smith to talk about junior golf — or, more accurately, the emotional minefield junior golfers…
- Relax… It’s Just a Golf Shot, Not a Tax Audit · 50 minThis week on The Weekend Golf Guys, John, Jeff, and our buddy Tom Stickney dove into the one thing golfers lose faster than golf balls: a positive mindset. Tom kicked things off…
- Fear, Focus, and the Phone That’s Ruining Your Round · 46 minJared Tendler is our guest this week on Those Weekend Golf Guys. Jared Tendler’s message was blunt and refreshing: golfers don’t have “mental game problems”—they have underlying…
- Positive Self‑Talk: Because Yelling at Your Ball Hasn’t Worked Yet · 45 minJohn Ashton hangs out with Top 100 instructors Scott Monroe and Jeff Smith for a fast, funny, and surprisingly deep dive into everything from the U.S. Open chaos to the weird…
- Your Brain Is the Real Hazard · 40 minJohn and Jeff tee off on the one part of golf nobody practices enough: the six inches between your ears. Jeff kicks things off with a story about playing with his father‑in‑law —…
- How to Escape Rough… Without Being a Dumb Ass · 41 minIn this episode, John and Jeff take you on a guided tour of every golfer’s favorite vacation spot: the thick, nasty, ball‑eating rough. Jeff breaks down how to survive it without…
- Why Your Swing Needs Loft, Not Hype · 40 minJohn and Jeff roll up their sleeves and dive into the gear rabbit hole — specifically the stuff real golfers with real‑world swing speeds should actually be using. Spoiler: it’s…
- Grip It, Don’t Rip Yourself Off · 47 minJeff Smith jumped into this episode the way most golfers jump into trouble: talking slices. Jeff broke down his real‑lesson process — not the YouTube‑guru nonsense, but the…
- Mud, Rain & Bad Decisions: A Golf Survival Guide · 47 minJohn’s in the studio, Jeff’s broadcasting from some high‑altitude golf paradise (again), and together they dive into another round of golf talk that’s equal parts smart, funny…
- Dear USGA: Stop Fixing Things That Aren’t Broken · 44 minJohn and Jeff dive straight into the USGA’s new golf‑ball rollback regulations, unpacking what the conforming balls actually mean for different types of golfers. Jeff questions…
- Smoltz, Short Game & the Truth About Your Putting · 42 minThe 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…
- Warning: This Episode May Cause Sudden Travel Bookings · 42 minJohn, Jeff, and Long Island legend James Hong break down the best places to play golf — from Florida’s course‑packed sprawl to Japan’s surprisingly massive golf scene. They swap…
- Your Grip Is Wrong… But We Still Like You · 36 minThis week, John and Top 100 Teacher Jeff Smith break down the most overlooked fundamental in golf: the grip. Jeff explains his “natural‑hang” method that finally gives golfers a…
- Two Balls, One Brain: The Smarter Practice Episode · 44 minJohn and Jeff break down how golfers can score better by practicing smarter, not longer. They explore everything from FanDuel’s growing role in golf betting to the myths behind…
- It’s Not Your Swing — It’s Your Setup · 41 minThis week, the Golf Guys pull back the curtain on why shots go sideways — for tour pros and weekend players alike. From Rory’s Masters meltdown to the average golfer’s belief…
- Spin Doctors: How to Choose and Use the Right Wedges · 38 minThis episode dives deep into the most overlooked scoring tools in the bag: wedges. Jeff and John break down how loft, bounce, grind, and gapping influence performance, why most…
- From Simulators to Sunshine: Making the Jump Back to Outdoor Golf · 40 minTop instructors Jeff Smith and James Hong join the show to break down one of golf’s most overlooked challenges: transitioning from winter indoor practice to spring outdoor play…
- Stop Using Your Irons? · 45 minJohn Ashton and Jeff Smith discussed golf equipment and techniques in their podcast "Those Weekend Golf Guys." They talked about the benefits of using hybrids for older golfers…
- 4 Secrets To Guaranteed Lower Scores · 37 minThere are four fundamental things you must get right to assure lower scores and more fun on the course this season. They are: 1. Positioning your body correctly when aiming 2…
- The Single Plane Swing · 46 minMoe Norman had a unique swing. It worked very well for him. He was able to hit the ball consistently well. Todd Graves is a golf Pro who realized the power of Moe's swing and…
- Get Ready For The New Season · 43 minThis episode was recorded via telephone. Please forgive the audio quality. The Master;s Tournament is not far away and it signals the official start to the golf season for most…
- Strategize For Lower Scores · 49 minJohn Ashton, Jeff Smith, and Scott Monroe discuss golf strategies and conditions. They highlight the challenges of playing in cold weather, including snow in Florida and frost…
- Get A Good Relationship With Your Wedges · 45 minPro golfers have a 50% make percentage from 8 feet. For you and I it's more like 5 feet. Can you get a wedge shot from just off the green to 5 feet of the pin for a 50% chance at…
- Mastering Golf in Windy Conditions · 45 minGet ready to elevate your golf game by understanding the nuanced challenges and unique experiences offered by different regions. Join us as we explore the stark contrasts between…
- The Best Stuff For Great Golf This Season · 45 minUnlock the secrets to enhancing your golf game with expert insights into selecting the perfect equipment. Whether you're a weekend warrior or aiming for a sub-90 score, our…
- Coming soon! Two new products to make you a better golfer · 45 minJeff Smith has returned from the PGA Merchandise Show and talks about a couple of the new things he found that will help every golfer with putting. It's called a "Genius Ball"…
- Find Your Perfect Grip · 45 minUnlock the secrets to refining your golf game with insights from Jeff Smith, one of the top 100 golf teachers, and your host, John Ashton. Discover how to cut through the…
- Senior Golfers: Listen To This To Get Better At Golf · 45 minUncover the secrets to enjoying golf as you age and discover strategies to enhance your game even as your physical capabilities change. This episode promises to equip you with…
- Advice To Break 80 From Two TOP 100 Teachers · 47 minJohn's New Years resolution is to break 80 on a consistent basis in 2026. In this episode, presented by Fanduel, America's number one sports book, 2 of Golf Magazine's Top100…
- Mastering Golf: Break Your Number with Expert Tips from Top Instructors · 47 minIn this episode of Those Weekend Golf Guys, hosted by John Ashton and Jeff Smith, golf enthusiast James Hong joins in discussing effective ways to hit your golf target numbers…
- What NOT To Give A Golfer For Christmas · 42 minIn this episode, John Ashton and Jeff Smith (a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher) discuss potential holiday gifts for golfers, emphasizing the importance of giving golf-related gift…
- What NOT To Give A Golfer For Christmas · 48 minIn this episode, John Ashton and Jeff Smith (a Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher) discuss potential holiday gifts for golfers, emphasizing the importance of giving golf-related gift…
- Twelve Years, Fuzzy's Legacy, and the Back Injury Crisis in Modern Golf · 45 min**After the holiday break, it's time to get back to what matters: golf, memories, and the legends who shaped the game.** The beloved Skins Game used to light up our screens with…
- Make Golf More Fun - Play Better. It's Easy · 48 minPodcast Summary Unlock the secrets to a more enjoyable and effective golf game with insights from Jeff Smith, one of Golf Magazine's Top 100 teachers. Feel the difference in…
- Mastering Golf Year-Round: The Rise of Indoor Golf Facilities · 48 minPodcast Summary Unlock the secrets to refining your golf skills year-round with our latest episode, featuring Golf Magazine Top 100 teacher Jeff Smith. We promise that by the…
