WorldGolf.com Podcast

Charles Barkley working to become the next Tiger and how science can help you stop choking under pressure

tim — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:00:00 -0800

Charles Barkley has finally had enough ribbing and will allow himself to be guided by Hank Haney in which the master instructor will try and rid the former NBA star, once an 80’s golfer, of his "spasmodic hitch." Also, we discuss an article in Scientific American which ponders the science of choking under pressure. read more

Does Michelle Wie version 2.0 still have glitches and is Tiger Woods too tired for golf?

markn — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:38:22 -0800

With LPGA Tour card in hand, Michelle Wie is presenting the upgraded version of herself to fans this week at the SBS Open. You might even consider her “M.W. version 2.0″, but don’t expect any surprises as she still remains the same golfer but in a shiny new package. read more

Mickelson feels good about his ridiculous score. The trick to hitting a mud ball and celebrity quotes

markn — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:20:43 -0800

With Tiger still out of commission, time is still on Phil Mickelson's side but spending a few extra hours on the practice green and better decision-making where the driver is concerned could only help get his game in gear sooner rather than later. Golf for Beginners also talks about the interesting way the mud ball flies and we pick out a few interesting celebrity quotes. read more

Wie's void filled by Tadd Fujikawa, relax your swing, and how you can play the best courses in the world

markn — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:54:51 -0800

This week we discuss the Fujikawa/Wie phenomenon as well as offer an easy drill from Jim Flick which could help to relax you before a round of golf. We also talk about the 3-Trak technology behind About Golf high-tech indoor simulators. read more

Vijay Singh follows in Tiger's footsteps. Sorenstam returns and how to practice the aloha shot at home

markn — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:28:14 -0800

This week we not only discuss the departure of Vijay Singh but the return of both Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam-McGee. Wait a minute, didn’t the LPGA superstar recently retire? Also, in honor of the return of the PGA Tour to Hawaii, we offer a drill to help with the “aloha shot”. read more

Tiger's billion-dollar record, Daly down-under, winter golf drills

markn — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:04:24 -0800

This week, Golf for Beginners talks about Tiger Woods’ ranking both on and off the course as well as John Daly’s opportunity for a change of pace. We also offer a few golf drills to practice during the cold of winter. read more

Euro Tour ships Mickelson back to the USA. Are Mickelson, Woods Olympic hopefuls? Rhythm and Rules

markn — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:23:51 -0800

Phil Mickelson has dropped out of the 2009 Race to Dubai because he said he doesn’t have enough time to dedicate to both the European and PGA Tours. With second-rate performances at the two opening Euro Tour events in China, he may have felt his chances of making an upward move were slipping deciding instead to get out early and "save face." read more

Can Michelle Wie save the LPGA? Also, one way to conquer a troublesome course and can Stacy bring team spirit to stroke play?

admin — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:00:00 -0700

This week Golf for Beginners addresses television dynamo Michelle Wie, and whether or not it was a good idea for her to jump ship, leaving the LPGA for greener pastures. read more

How Harrington used course management to top Norman at the British Open, Michelle Wie DQ, take the first step to winning and how

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:00:00 -0700

In winning another British Open, Padraig Harrington concentrated his efforts on course management and the short game to overtake Greg Norman. This week we also discuss the mental clarity and forethought it takes to make it to the final round and persevere under treacherous conditions. read more

Anthony Kim shoving disabled Tiger out of the picture? Fiz your clubs clean and greenside bunker basics

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Without Tiger Woods, the PGA Tour field is wide open, with devotees waiting anxiously for a confident golfer to step up and take the reins. In sashayed Anthony Kim who, with a bogey-free Sunday at the AT&T National, stepped up to meet the demands of fans who were growing restless. read more

Inkster, Creamer insist practice makes perfect, Ochoa just wants to have fun. Buried lies and easy to avoid DQ Rules

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Although an announcer during the U.S. Women's Open mentioned Young Kim's swing thought of "fairways and greens," it's much easier to THINK it than it is to bring it to fruition. The simple practice of envisioning what you want to achieve is sometimes the key to a positive round. read more

No "gimmees" for Wie at U.S. Women's Open, and how to tee it up for an iron

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Now that appearance offers are no longer easily forthcoming, Michelle seems to be developing a sense of humble graciousness, coming to the realization that it takes talent, not youth or the appearance of ability, in order to gain recognition in her chosen field. read more

U.S. Open Pressure: Tiger Woods persevered, Phil Mickelson collapsed and Rocco Mediate had fun with it

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:00:00 -0700

This week's episode wonders how Tiger Woods can remain so steadfast in his determination to win a golf tournament while Phil Mickelson, who mentally and physically prepared for this event, fell apart. Other players such as Rocco Mediate and Lee Westwood didn't feel the pressure as much, believing that they were long shots in the event. read more

Golf for Beginners: Can Lorena Ochoa win a Grand Slam?

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:00:00 -0700

The podcast discusses the inability of any female golfer to win the Grand Slam a single year. Lorena Ochoa has a shot of winning her third straight major this week's McDonald's LPGA Championship read more

American Express/Play Golf America, Women's Golf Week, The Art of the Lay Up

admin — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:00:00 -0700

Whereas the internet may be all abuzz about Mickelson's lucky break at the Colonial, this week's Golf for Beginners show focuses in on the amateur ladies of the sport. read more