Τα καλύτερα Proving Grounds podcast (2024)

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Episode 59: Science Friction 46:59

22d ago46:59

46:59

Shane and Marty tackle a big topic in wedge performance — spin. They discuss how spin is created, the factors that alter it, and how to control it in various scenarios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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Episode 58: Golf Blueprint (Feat. Dr. Nico Darras) 44:12

1M ago44:12

44:12

Shane and Marty welcome the founder of Golf Blueprint, Dr. Nico Darras, to the podcast to discuss his company, taking the guesswork out of practice, how programming differs for pros versus everyday golfers, and tips for young players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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Episode 57: Tour Truck Insights 33:12

2M ago33:12

33:12

It's a workshop on wheels servicing Team PING and the best players in the world. Adam Harding and Jack Ulrich are joined by Shane Bacon inside the PING Tour Truck to discuss life on the road as part of PING's Player Development team. They discuss the logistics involved in getting the truck to Tour stops week-to-week, PGA Tour equipment insights, an…

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Episode 56: PLD Custom (Feat. Alex Webb) 48:01

2M ago48:01

48:01

Shane and Marty welcome Master Fitter Alex Webb to the podcast to discuss PING’s PLD Custom program. They talk about the history of PLD, the in-person and virtual fitting process for customers, alternative-style putting techniques, and their excitement to pass tour-level fitting and customization options on to the everyday golfer. "Battle of the Po…

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Episode 55: Matt McCarty 49:40

3M ago49:40

49:40

Shane and Marty welcome the Korn Ferry Tour’s top-ranked player and new PGA Tour card holder Matt McCarty to the podcast. They discuss his recent Three-Victory Promotion to the PGA Tour, playing the game as a lefty, keys to distance gains off the tee, and his plans for the rest of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 54: Lauren Coughlin 46:22

3M ago46:22

46:22

LPGA Tour winner Lauren Coughlin joins Shane and Marty on the podcast to discuss her recent success at this year’s CPKC Women’s Open and the Women’s Scottish Open, her work with Dr. Bob Rotella, building confidence in her game, and the upcoming Solheim Cup in her home state of Virginia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 53: Tim Herron 36:34

4M ago36:34

36:34

PING Pro Tim ‘Lumpy’ Herron joins Shane and Marty on the podcast to discuss growing up in a golf family, his journey to becoming a four-time PGA Tour winner, his favorite PING clubs from over the years, and longevity in golf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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Episode 52: Iconic PING Clubs (Feat. Jonathan Wall) 1:01:16

4M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Shane and Marty welcome Jonathan Wall, Managing Editor for equipment at Golf Magazine and Golf.com, to the podcast to discuss several of PING’s standout clubs from the past and present. They talk about PING’s longstanding relationship with staff players, iconic PING clubs like the s55 irons, Anser hybrid, and Rapture driver, and notable Tour victor…

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Episode 51: Prodi G — The Next Generation 44:58

4M ago44:58

44:58

Shane and Marty get together to discuss the next generation of Prodi G junior clubs. They recount their personal experiences with junior golf, as players and parents, offer fitting advice for parents, and take us through WebFit Junior, a web app and new fitting tool just for juniors. https://junior.webfit.ping.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Episode 50: Matthieu Pavon 33:53

5M ago33:53

33:53

Shane and Marty welcome PING Pro and PGA Tour winner Matthieu Pavon to the podcast. They discuss his reverse handed chipping, playing a 46" driver, and what it'll mean to represent France in the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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Episode 49: Wayne ‘Radar’ Riley 35:43

5M ago35:43

35:43

Shane and Marty welcome PING Brand Ambassador, Wayne 'Radar' Riley to the pod. They dive into how he got started in the game and his 20+ year career on the European Tour, his transition to on-course commentating, and the story behind his 'Radar' nickname. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 48: A Culture of Curiosity (Feat. Dr. Erik Henrikson) 37:41

5M ago37:41

37:41

PING Director of Golf Science, Dr. Erik Henrikson, joins Shane and Marty on the pod for a deep dive into the world of research, development and innovation. From motion capture lab insights to the conception of crown turbulators, they discuss what goes on behind the scenes to develop PING's industry leading products and technologies. See omnystudio.…

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Episode 47: Austin Eckroat 26:21

6M ago26:21

26:21

Shane and Marty welcome PING Pro and PGA Tour winner Austin Eckroat to the Tour Truck. They discuss his long relationship with PING, which started when he was a junior golfer, his victory at the 2024 Cognizant Classic, and his shot-shaping abilities with the Blueprint T irons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 46: Your Questions Answered 30:38

6M ago30:38

30:38

You asked. We answered. Shane and Marty dive deep on a variety of equipment and fitting related topics including their two-driver setup, the power of the trajectory tuning hosel, finding the right swingweight, and what type of player would benefit from an 'E' grind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 45: Harris English 44:54

7M ago44:54

44:54

Shane and Marty welcome PING Pro and four-time PGA Tour winner Harris English to the pod. They discuss his longevity on the PGA Tour, shot making with Blueprint T irons, and why he enjoys the challenge of a US Open and playing tough golf courses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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Episode 44: Juan Postigo Arce 34:55

7M ago34:55

34:55

He’s ranked fourth in the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability, a PING Pro, and professional golfer on the G4D Tour. Get to know Juan Postigo Arce as he joins Shane and Marty at the PING Proving Grounds to talk about his background, his game, and what’s in the bag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 43: Chris Como 47:07

7M ago47:07

47:07

Shane and Marty welcome Chris Como, PING Brand Ambassador, to the pod. They discuss Chris’ journey to becoming a top golf instructor, his introduction to and interest in biomechanics, the 3D flat spot, and the relationship between fitting and instruction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 42: What's in the Bag: Shane Bacon & Marty Jertson 15:06

8M ago15:06

15:06

From G430 MAX 10K drivers to hit more fairways, to PLD custom putters to fit their stroke. Shane and Marty detail the equipment they have in the bag and how each club is custom-fit and custom-built to help them play their best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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Episode 41: Bubba Watson 53:21

8M ago53:21

53:21

Christian Pena, PING VP of Tournament Players, joins Shane on the PING Tour Truck as a special co-host for this week’s episode just outside the gates of Augusta National Golf Club. They welcome two-time Masters Champion Bubba Watson to the pod to discuss ‘Bubba Golf’, what it takes to win at Augusta, and his longtime history with PING and the Solhe…

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Episode 40: Seamus Power 49:00

8M ago49:00

49:00

From Ireland to Johnson City, Tennessee, to a two-time winner on the PGA Tour. PING Pro Seamus Power joins Shane and Marty on the PING Tour Truck to talk about equipment, his journey to the PGA Tour, and back-to-back aces in the 2023 Masters Par 3 Contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 39: Help for the High Handicapper (Feat. Andrew Rice) 45:54

8M ago45:54

45:54

Shane and Marty welcome PING Brand Ambassador Andrew Rice to the pod to discuss his mission to help people play better golf so they enjoy it more. They talk about the tools and technology that have changed his approach to teaching, common equipment mistakes that high-handicap players make, the importance of knowing your carry numbers, and the best …

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Episode 38: Putter Fitting Kinetics (Feat. Dr. Sasho MacKenzie) 49:14

9M ago49:14

49:14

Shane and Marty welcome PING Brand Ambassador Dr. Sasho MacKenzie to the pod to discuss putter fitting kinetics. They dive into why golfers miss putts, the four things a golfer can control, putter offset, and heads up putting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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Episode 37: Derek Deminsky 48:03

9M ago48:03

48:03

Shane and Marty welcome golf instructor and PING Brand Ambassador Derek Deminsky to ASU’s Thunderbirds Complex for an episode dedicated to the short game. They discuss misconceptions about spin, curing the chipping yips, and teaching tour-level and high-handicap players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 36: Stan Utley 33:52

9M ago33:52

33:52

Short game expert and PING Brand Ambassador Stan Utley joins Shane and Marty during the 2024 PGA Show. They cover Stan’s short game principles, important elements of wedge design and the s159 sole grinds, and of course, working with Charles Barkley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 35: Behind the Design of s159 (Feat. Jacob Clarke) 37:42

10M ago37:42

37:42

Shane and Marty are joined at ASU's Thunderbirds Complex by Senior Design Engineer, Jacob Clarke. They dive into the R&D behind s159, PING's most extensive and versatile wedge line to date. They also discuss Jacob's work with PING pros and how it inspired the development of WebFit Wedge, a new app aimed at simplifying the wedge fitting process. See…

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Episode 34: Putting Lab Design (Feat. Tony Serrano) 41:32

10M ago41:32

41:32

Principal Design Engineer Tony Serrano joins Shane and Marty at a PLD launch party at Putting World during the week of the WM Phoenix Open to talk about his 36-year career at PING, the evolution of the PLD program, and his work with PING pros including Tony Finau and Viktor Hovland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 33: John K. Solheim 32:19

10M ago32:19

32:19

From an intern to the President & CEO at PING. John K. Solheim joins Shane and Marty from the PING booth at the 2024 PGA Show to talk about his journey to a leadership role, the evolution of the PGA Show, PING's latest equipment and what's in his bag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 32: Blueprint For Success 36:53

11M ago36:53

36:53

Shane and Marty discuss the recent addition of Blueprint S and Blueprint T to PING’s iron landscape. They chat about blended iron sets, the latest update to the gapping app within PING Co-Pilot, the early success of Blueprint S on Tour, and what’s currently in Marty’s bag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 30: 2024 Golf Checklist 36:38

11M ago36:38

36:38

Shane and Marty kick off 2024 with new year’s resolutions, the importance of a golf game retrospective, goal setting, and how to use stat-tracking apps and PING fitting tools for an unbiased assessment and to ensure that you have the right equipment in your bag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 29: WebFit 29:56

12M ago29:56

29:56

Shane and Marty dive into PING’s WebFit tool. They detail WebFit’s purpose and how to use it, the evolution of using AI and data in fitting, and PING’s goal of empowering and educating golfers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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Episode 28: Fit for Golf (Feat. Mike Carroll) 52:39

12M ago52:39

52:39

Golf fitness expert Mike Carroll joins Shane and Marty to discuss his golf and fitness journey, how to stay sharp during the winter months, common misconceptions about golf fitness and recovery, and strength training vs. speed training. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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Episode 27: In the Archives (Feat. Rob Griffin) 52:33

12M ago52:33

52:33

Shane and Marty join PING Historian Rob Griffin in his office, the Archives at PING HQ, a room that houses more than 60 years of PING innovation. They discuss the man that started it all, PING Founder Karsten Solheim, his most iconic designs which revolutionized the way golf equipment was designed and manufactured, and how his philosophies still dr…

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Episode 26: The Secret to Spinsistency 32:57

1y ago32:57

32:57

Shane and Marty welcome Kenton Oates, PING’s Sr. Player Development Manager, back to the pod to discuss Spinsistency, G430 fairway woods on the PGA Tour, and how the 7-wood can be optimized for all types of players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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Episode 25: Preston Summerhays 47:06

1y ago47:06

47:06

Shane and Marty catch up with the 2019 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion and current Arizona State All-American, Preston Summerhays. Preston discusses playing in the Walker Cup at St. Andrews, the evolution of his swing and the clubs in his bag, along with his family's focus on all things golf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 24: Golf’s Scariest Shots 42:53

1y ago42:53

42:53

In honor of Halloween, Shane and Marty walk through some of the scariest shots in golf, including how to tackle a fried egg, the 30-40-yard bunker shot, mud balls, and tee shots with trouble. ____ As referenced by Marty when talking about mud balls: https://ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/mud-balls See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Episode 23: Corey Conners 36:37

1y ago36:37

36:37

Shane and Marty catch up with PING Pro Corey Conners to discuss Corey's background growing up and playing sports in Canada, his consistent performance and the keys to his impressive ball striking. They also reflect on his experience playing in the Olympics and Corey’s goal of returning to Canada to play for the 2024 International Presidents Cup tea…

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Episode 22: Taylor Moore 28:51

1y ago28:51

28:51

PING Pro Taylor Moore joins Shane and Marty in the Tour Truck to discuss the benefits of Taylor playing on the Canadian and Korn Ferry tours, his big win at the 2023 Valspar Championship, and his long-standing relationship with PING. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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Episode 21: Boyd Summerhays 27:35

1y ago27:35

27:35

Shane and Marty welcome PING Brand Ambassador Boyd Summerhays to the Tour Truck to discuss his success as a junior golfer and his path from professional golf to coaching some of world’s best players. Boyd also talks about his role as a parent to elite junior golfers and his longtime coaching relationship with PING Pro Tony Finau. See omnystudio.com…

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Episode 20: Joe Mayo 41:21

1y ago41:21

41:21

Shane and Marty welcome Viktor Hovland’s swing coach, Joe Mayo, to the pod to discuss his return to golf, how TrackMan has impacted golf instruction, his approach to teaching, and his relationship with the Norwegian superstar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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Episode 19: Adaptive Fitting 34:09

1y ago34:09

34:09

Shane and Marty welcome PING VP of Engineering, Dr. Paul Wood, to the pod to discuss the brand’s history of adaptive fitting, some examples of how their engineers have created one-off custom clubs to help people with differing disabilities enjoy the game of golf, and how an innovative approach to adaptive fitting has influenced the design of some m…

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Episode 18: Solheim Cup Preview 33:09

1y ago33:09

33:09

Shane welcomes LPGA pros Allisen Corpuz and Leona Maguire to the podcast as they prepare for the 2023 Solheim Cup. They discuss Leona’s past Solheim Cup success, both of their stellar 2023 LPGA seasons, what it means to play for your country/continent, and the various strategies employed in the Cup’s match play format. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Episode 17: Tony Finau 41:11

1y ago41:11

41:11

Shane and Marty catch up with PING Pro Tony Finau and discuss his unique path to the pros, how he fell in love with PING, and how he learned that it takes more than distance to compete at the highest level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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Episode 16: Women’s Product Development 42:32

1y ago42:32

42:32

Shane and Marty welcome PING’s Director of Engineering Operations, Rose Fielder, to the pod to discuss women’s product development, common pain points PING engineers try to address when designing clubs for women, PING’s commitment to women’s golf and deflating fitting anxieties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 15: Shay Knight 28:54

1y ago28:54

28:54

Just after their win at the BMW Championship, Shay Knight, caddie for Viktor Hovland, joined Shane and Marty in the PING Tour Truck. They discussed Viktor's recent success, the prep work that he puts in ahead of a tournament, and how and why their on-course relationship works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 14: Viktor Hovland 40:49

1+ y ago40:49

40:49

A day after his record-setting 61 at the BMW Championship, Viktor Hovland joined Shane and Marty on the PING Tour Truck ahead of the Tour Championship. They discussed key moments in Viktor’s final nine at Olympia Fields, his approach to constant improvement, growing up in Norway, and, of course, the Ryder Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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Episode 13: Temperature, Humidity & Altitude 38:11

1+ y ago38:11

38:11

As Shane prepares for his first U.S. Amateur in Colorado, he and Marty discuss the impact weather and altitude will have on his game. Marty takes Shane through Ballnamic’s “Plays Like” chart and Co-Pilot’s Launch Efficiency tool, before discussing common misconceptions golfers have with these conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Episode 12: Driving: Distance vs. Accuracy 41:44

1+ y ago41:44

41:44

Shane and Marty tackle a big question in driver performance — What’s more important, distance or accuracy? They discuss how to determine when distance wins, how PING driver innovations address each element, and how PING’s fitting tool, Club Compare, can help golfers maximize their driver performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Episode 11: Golf Ball Fitting 40:46

1+ y ago40:46

40:46

Shane and Marty dive into the importance of being properly fit for the correct golf ball, and discuss spin vs. aerodynamics, the Ballnamic fitting tool, how PING engineers use Sling Man, and the importance of fitting both club and ball together synergistically. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 10: Putter Fitting Principles 43:42

1+ y ago43:42

43:42

Shane and Marty discuss the importance of putter fitting, touching on its history, how iPING was developed and is utilized in the fitting process, the evolution of the PLD program, how tour feedback impacts the putter design process, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 9: Tyrrell Hatton 32:11

1+ y ago32:11

32:11

Shane and Marty catch up with PING Pro Tyrrell Hatton inside the Tour Truck to discuss his recent tour success, why he plays a 7-wood, memories of his first Open qualifier, and a rare six-man playoff win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Από τον PING

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