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<![CDATA[Golf Podcasts USA | 50-State Golf Podcast Network - HI - Hawaii]]>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:31:01 -0700EditMySite<![CDATA[Bob Labbe on Lag Putting by the Numbers | Hawaii Golf Podcast]]>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:25:02 GMThttps://www.golfpodcasts.org/hawaii-golf-podcast/bob-labbe-on-lag-putting-by-the-numbers-hawaii-golf-podcastLag putting is often treated as a feel problem, but Bob Labbe came on Golf Podcasts USA to make the case for treating it as a numbers problem. His book, Putting by the Numbers, lays out a quantitative method to lag putting built around what he calls an individual power factor: the distance a golfer’s ball travels for each inch the putter is retracted before the stroke.

For the Hawaii Golf Podcast audience, the appeal is not that Bob tries to change a golfer’s grip, stance or stroke. He said his system starts with a shared reality of putting: everyone rocks their shoulders. From there, the golfer identifies a personal number and uses it to make long putts less dependent on guesswork.

Bob’s path to the method began after he sold his second air pollution control company in 1996. Once he had more time for golf, he and his playing partner committed to 18 holes three days a week and practice three days a week. That workload helped him improve quickly with the rest of the bag, but long-distance putting remained the part of the game that cost him strokes.

The solution became an engineering-style approach to distance control. Bob explained that his own summer green power factor was 20 feet of ball travel for each inch of putter retraction. That number was not presented as universal; it was his number, and he emphasized that another golfer can have a very different individual power factor.

He also described why the surface matters. A putt from off the green may pass through the first cut rough, the fairway, the fringe and then the green, and each section can have a different friction number. In Bob’s example, the calculation adds those sections together so the golfer has a planned stroke length instead of simply hoping the pace feels right.

That planning is the heart of Putting by the Numbers. Bob said he spent roughly 25 years proving the method before writing the book because he wanted to be certain it was accurate, repeatable and useful for golfers at different skill levels. His goal is to give players a practical way to get long putts close enough that the next putt becomes manageable.

The episode also covers how listeners can find the book. Bob mentioned an August Amazon promotion offering the e-book for 99 cents and said readers who reviewed it could contact him through the address in the book for a signed soft copy.

By the end of the conversation, Bob’s message was simple: putting deserves serious practice because it makes up such a large share of the scorecard. His method is not presented as a replacement for execution, but as a repeatable system golfers can practice, carry with them and use when a long putt needs more than feel.

Heard on Hawaii Golf Podcast, part of the Golf Podcasts USA network.
More Hawaii golf coverage at golfpodcasts.org.

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]]><![CDATA[Golf Podcast Searches Are Spiking Right Now | Hawaii Golf Podcast]]>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:51:37 GMThttps://www.golfpodcasts.org/hawaii-golf-podcast/golf-podcast-searches-are-spiking-right-now-hawaii-golf-podcast

The timing of this relaunch update is the point: Brett Smith of Golf Podcasts USA says the search term "golf podcast" has moved from years of quiet interest into a breakout moment. In the Google Trends view he reviewed, searches had been mostly flat for most of the previous five years before a major spike pushed them to an all-time peak.

For Hawaii, that makes this more than a general network announcement. Brett frames the update around warm-weather golf demand and the season ahead, not a winding-down calendar. The first pilot push is going to Arizona, Florida and Texas because their peak season is about to start, with the broader relaunch planned for 2027 around the PGA Show.

Brett also explains why Golf Podcasts USA was built in the first place. He started the network in November 2025 because he saw this interest coming; by this August 2026 update, the trend line is exactly where he hoped it would be. The network now has content for all 50 states, giving listeners a local show to find when they search their state alongside the words "golf podcast."

The operational piece matters, too. Golf Podcasts USA is deploying an in-house publishing tool designed to upload content to every platform the network uses in one click. Brett says the goal is to make the work of talking, uploading and distributing easier at scale, so the relaunch can move from a network idea into a repeatable publishing system.

Heard on Hawaii Golf Podcast, part of the Golf Podcasts USA network.
More Hawaii golf coverage at golfpodcasts.org.

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]]><![CDATA[Mauna Lani South Course | Hawaiʻi Golf Podcast Course Spotlight]]>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:16:45 GMThttps://www.golfpodcasts.org/hawaii-golf-podcast/mauna-lani-south-course-hawaii-golf-podcast-course-spotlight

Mauna Lani’s South Course on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi gets the spotlight on the Hawaiʻi Golf Podcast.

This public resort-access Hawaiʻi golf experience stands out with ocean views, lava-field character, coastal air, resort polish, Big Island golf-trip credibility, and a Clubhouse Bar that gives golfers a food-and-drink stop built into the day.

In this Course Spotlight, we look at why Mauna Lani’s South Course helps define another side of public golf in Hawaiʻi — oceanfront scenery, lava-rock character, resort conditioning, clubhouse food and drinks, and a course experience that feels tied to the island itself.

For more local golf shows, visit golfpodcasts.org or Google your state and the words golf podcast.

YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/SnWG2xCCWGc?feature=share

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]]><![CDATA[Wailea Gold Course | Hawaii Golf Course Spotlight]]>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:13:41 GMThttps://www.golfpodcasts.org/hawaii-golf-podcast/wailea-gold-course-hawaii-golf-course-spotlightWailea Gold Course is one of the standout golf experiences in Hawaii and a true highlight of Maui golf. In this Course Spotlight from the Hawaii Golf Podcast, Brett Smith highlights what makes Wailea Gold such a memorable destination for golfers who love ocean views, elevation changes, and resort golf in a world-class setting.

Located in Wailea on Maui’s sunny south shore, the Wailea Gold Course is part of Wailea Golf Club, a property with three courses: Gold, Emerald, and Blue. The Gold Course is known for beautiful scenery, dramatic elevation changes, expansive ocean views, and a layout that blends challenge with the kind of resort atmosphere golfers expect from a top Hawaii golf trip.

This episode covers:

Why Wailea Gold Course is one of the signature golf experiences in Hawaii
What makes the course stand out visually and strategically
Why golfers planning a Maui golf trip should consider Wailea
Who should put Wailea Gold high on their golf travel list
Why Wailea matters to the bigger Hawaii golf picture

If you’re searching for Wailea Gold Course, Wailea golf, Maui golf, Hawaii golf, golf courses in Maui, or resort golf in Hawaii, this episode is for you.

Official website:
https://waileagolf.com/

The Hawaii Golf Podcast is part of Golf Podcasts USA, America’s only local golf podcast network. Explore the full network at golfpodcasts.org or simply Google your state and the words golf podcast to find your local show.

Plan your golf travel:
golfpodcasts.org/expedia

YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/6NjY8gIgfOQ?feature=share

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]]><![CDATA[World Long Drive Qualifiers Explained with Michael Ambriz | Hawaii Golf Podcast]]>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:39:59 GMThttps://www.golfpodcasts.org/hawaii-golf-podcast/world-long-drive-qualifiers-explained-with-michael-ambriz-hawaii-golf-podcastMichael Ambriz, VP of Operations for World Long Drive, joins Golf Podcasts USA to discuss how World Long Drive local qualifiers work, how golfers can move through the three-step qualifying process, and why long drive continues to grow through golf expos, PGA TOUR Superstores, and live fan events. This episode is a great fit for Hawaii golf fans who follow competitive golf, golf technology, indoor golf, swing speed training, and equipment innovation. We also talk about the athleticism of long drive, specialized driver setups, and the excitement surrounding local qualifiers and the road to the World Long Drive Championships. If you follow Hawaii golf, golf podcasts, long drive golf, or the future of competitive golf entertainment, this episode is for you.

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]]><![CDATA[The Players Championship 2026 Preview: Scottie Scheffler Pick to Win at TPC Sawgrass]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:40:21 GMThttps://www.golfpodcasts.org/hawaii-golf-podcast/the-players-championship-2026-preview-scottie-scheffler-pick-to-win-at-tpc-sawgrassThe Players Championship 2026 is here, and Golf Podcasts USA is calling Scottie Scheffler to win at TPC Sawgrass. In this short golf preview, Brett Smith talks about why The Players is considered the unofficial 5th major, what makes TPC Sawgrass such a pressure-packed test, how the island green at 17 can change everything, and why Scottie feels like the right pick against one of the strongest fields in golf. If you follow PGA Tour golf, golf betting storylines, golf news, and major championship-level events, this Players Championship preview is for you. Golf Podcasts USA is the voice of local golf in all 50 states. Just Google your state plus golf podcast and find the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.

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]]><![CDATA[Jack Dillon on Golf Growth, Hospitality, and the Future of the Game | In My Opinion]]>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.golfpodcasts.org/hawaii-golf-podcast/jack-dillon-on-golf-growth-hospitality-and-the-future-of-the-game-in-my-opinionJack Dillon joins Golf Podcasts USA for our “In My Opinion” segment — a short-form golf business and golf industry commentary series featuring smart voices from across the game.

Jack is a two-time author, Golf Inc. Magazine contributor, and longtime golf business expert. In this episode, we talk about golf growth, course hospitality, player development, off-course golf, and how the industry can do a better job keeping new golfers engaged for the long term.

We also discuss why courses need to stay connected to golfers after the round, how group instruction and better hospitality can help retention, and what operators, brands, and media companies should be thinking about over the next 90 days.

Learn more about Jack at www.youdontknowjackd.com

Read his Golf Inc. commentary here: https://golfincmagazine.com/commentary/

Golf Podcasts USA is America’s only local golf podcast network, with golf podcast coverage in all 50 states and beyond. Explore the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.

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]]><![CDATA[Golf Mental Game: Pressure Cue + Self-Talk Under Pressure | Coach Claude Brousseau]]>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:28:07 GMThttps://www.golfpodcasts.org/hawaii-golf-podcast/golf-mental-game-pressure-cue-self-talk-under-pressure-coach-claude-brousseauPressure in golf shows up as shaky hands, fast tempo, and that “don’t mess this up” voice. In this Golf Podcasts USA coaching series (Mental Game), PGA Master Professional Coach Claude Brousseau — Director of Player Development at Wailea Golf Academy — shares a simple mental cue / self-talk system you can use under pressure.

In this episode:
• The one cue Coach Claude gives golfers when they feel shaky
• Process vs behavior cues (breath/target vs tempo/finish)
• How to replace outcome-thinking (“I need par”) with a useful thought
• A quick 10-second breathing + cue routine before any shot
• Scenarios: first tee jitters, late-round score protection, short par-save putts, match-play moments

Coach Claude links:
• https://claude4bestgolf.com/

• https://waileagolf.com/Academy/Meet-The-Director

Planning a Maui trip? Support the show:
✈️ https://golfpodcasts.org/expedia

Find your local show: on Spotify search your state + golf.
Full catalog: https://www.golfpodcasts.org

Instagram: @GolfPodcasts

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]]><![CDATA[Featured by FORE! Fridays (PGA of America Women’s Clinics) — Golf Podcasts USA Update]]>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:22:58 GMThttps://www.golfpodcasts.org/hawaii-golf-podcast/featured-by-fore-fridays-pga-of-america-womens-clinics-golf-podcasts-usa-updateGolf Podcasts USA was featured by FORE! Fridays from PGA of America Women’s Clinics—a big credibility moment for the network. In this short update, Brett Smith shares what “local at scale” means, what the feature highlighted, and what’s coming next across all 50 states—including our shift to shorter, on-demand mini-episodes (golf news, course spotlights, and tips). We also touch on Masters Week—opening day for golf in most of the country—and how brands can plug in at peak season.

Read the feature: https://www.pgawomensclinics.com/so/bePn3LjVy?languageTag=en
Partnerships / Masters Week timing: https://golfpodcasts.org/brett

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]]><![CDATA[30-Second Reset After a Bad Hole (Mental Game) | Coach Claude Brousseau | Golf Podcasts USA]]>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.golfpodcasts.org/hawaii-golf-podcast/30-second-reset-after-a-bad-hole-mental-game-coach-claude-brousseau-golf-podcasts-usaEveryone has a bad hole — the triple-bogey avalanche. In this Golf Podcasts USA coaching series (Mental Game), PGA Master Professional Coach Claude Brousseau (Director of Player Development, Wailea Golf Academy) teaches a step-by-step 30-second reset to stop one blow-up hole from turning into two or three more.

You’ll learn:
The exact 30-second reset (what to do first, second, third)
What you’re resetting: emotion, attention, breathing, and decision-making
The difference between a between-holes reset (walking off the green) and a next-tee reset (before the next shot)
The #1 mistake that creates the blow-up-hole spiral
A 10-second emergency reset when you’re still mad

More from Coach Claude:
claude4bestgolf.com
waileagolf.com/Academy/Meet-The-Director

Planning a Maui trip? Support the show:
✈️ golfpodcasts.org/expedia

Follow Golf Podcasts USA and find your local show: search “[Your State] golf” on Spotify.

Full catalog: golfpodcasts.org
Instagram: @GolfPodcasts

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