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.

We already found a 2025 unicorn driver

Discussing Bryson DeChambeau’s latest driver project, big-time holiday gear giveaways and a driver that impressed in a big way during robotic testing.

12-18
01:01:58

Viktor Hovland on implementing swing changes

Changing your swing doesn't have to be scary. In fact, according to Viktor Hovland, it doesn't even take that long. On the next episode in our learning from pros series, LKD dives into how to change your swing quickly without ruining the rest of your game.

12-17
13:42

Xander Schauffele on the good golf swing 'trickle'

In part four of our nine-part learning from pros series, LKD explains how Xander Schauffele and his coach Chris Como mastered the art of trickling in his golf swing changes. Good advice for the rest of us, too.

12-13
10:16

How special is TaylorMade’s newest driver?

TaylorMade Qi35 reax, Tiger’s most shocking gear change, JT’s driver hack and rental sets.

12-11
01:00:25

Scottie Scheffler on using the line on your golf ball

In part three of our nine-part learning from pros series, LKD explains how Scottie Scheffler decided to stop using a method that tends to help lots of golfers, but what we can learn from it.

12-09
12:03

Max Homa on the importance of having good go-to feels

In part two of our nine-part learning from pros series, LKD breaks down an interesting answer from Max Homa about how he uses different golf swing feels—and a grip change gone wrong

12-06
10:53

Detailing Callaway and LAB's trademark battle

Why the term "broomstick" is in the legal crosshairs, 2025 driver reax and Uncle Gene's hilarious golf ball story.

12-04
48:32

Why 2 swing thoughts is better than 1 (with Rory McIlroy)

In part one of our nine-part learning from pros series, LKD is looking back on some interesting quotes from players, starting with Rory McIlroy talking about his two-swing thought problem.

12-02
11:11

The hero mistake golfers make every round

In the final episode of this Golf IQ miniseries with DECADE Golf founder Scott Fawcett, LKD and Scott discuss why hitting the hero shot (almost) never works.

11-29
18:22

The 3-putt mistake golfers make

In this episode of Golf IQ, LKD and DECADE Golf founder Scott Fawcett explains why the key to making more putts is...not trying to make them?

11-25
15:52

The keys to hitting committed golf shots

In this episode of Golf IQ, LKD welcomes DECADE Golf founder Scott Fawcett to talk about the keys to making aggressive swings to conservative targets.

11-22
18:05

The hottest gear trend in golf

Odyssey Tour rep Cody Hale joins the pod to discuss the "zero torque" craze, Ai-One Square 2 Square, recent putter trends and battling for equipment supremacy at the highest level of pro golf.

11-20
36:24

Inside Hot List player testing

Recapping player testing in Florida, the dos and don’ts of traveling with your gear and the Claret Jug currently at auction.

11-13
54:04

When to overhaul your swing

LKD talks with Sam Weinman about his Low Net newsletter helping golfers decide when to tweak their move, and when to overhaul their golf swing.

11-08
17:00

Ball rollbacks and decoding shafts

Unpacking Mike Whan’s comments on the impending ball rollback, and the subtle nuances of golf shafts.

11-06
47:13

What is Strokes Lost: Stupid?

LKD talks with Sam Weinman about his Low Net newsletter, and specifically an unglamorous concept DECADE founder Scott Fawcett calls Strokes Lost: Stupid.

11-04
15:41

How many tools does your game have?

LKD invites Jamie Kennedy onto the pod to talk about his recent article about five-tool golfers, and discuss how amateur golfers can apply it to their own game.

11-01
22:41

These clubs have staying power

The latest episode details Golf Digest’s all-new robotic testing process, clubs that continue to impress and groove decay.

10-30
55:35

The swing width mistake to avoid

Creating a wide backswing is a trendy golf swing move, and can have some benefits, but it can backfire. LKD and Drew Powell explain why how to avoid overdoing this key move.

10-28
11:09

10 scoring rules for better golf (Part 10)

Speed control is king on the greens, and understanding how to use slopes to your advantage is key to that. In the final part of our scoring series, LKD and Drew Powell explain why taking the high route is almost always better.

10-25
11:45

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