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Your Best Golf Shot Is Lying to You
Aug 17, 2026 1:26:46 S13 E42

Your Best Golf Shot Is Lying to You

Your Best Golf Shot Is Lying to You
Next on the Tee: Where Golf Legends Live & Your Game Gets Better
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About this episode

Your best golf shot may be lying to you. ⛳

You hit that 7-iron 160 yards once—or maybe a few times—so when the GPS says 160, what club comes out of the bag? But what if your normal 7-iron goes 150–155? How about that 10-20 yard chip shot that's hard to dial in. Those are just a couple of topics two of the very best instructors help you with on this episode of Next on the Tee...

My gumba Rob Strano returns for an incredible 26th appearance. Rob and I get into why he grinds the heel of his wedges, plus he shares tips to hit better chips, how to play uneven lies, and why AimPoint gets a bad rap. We also talk Jordan Spieth, and the proposed changes coming to the PGA Tour in 2028.

Then PGA Master Professional John Hughes joins me. We talk about playing for the golfer we actually are instead of the golfer we hope shows up that day—and why better course management may save us more strokes than another swing change.

Two outstanding teachers, and better people. A ton of useful golf instruction. Plenty of laughs. And, of course, a healthy dose of Vitamin G.

🎙️ Your Best Golf Shot Is Lying to You

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Key Takeaways

  • Play for the golfer you are on that day, not the golfer you hope shows up, to make smarter decisions and lower scores
  • Stop planning for the perfect strike and start playing the percentages to improve amateur golf performance
  • Rob Strano made his 26th appearance on the podcast to discuss wedge grinding, chipping, uneven lies, and AimPoint
  • John Hughes provides instruction on hardpan lies, bunker-shot distance control, pre-shot routines, and reading green speed quickly

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the two instructors featured in this episode?

Rob Strano and PGA Master Professional John Hughes

How many times has Rob Strano appeared on the podcast?

26 times

What topics does Rob Strano discuss?

Wedge grinding, better chipping, handling uneven lies, AimPoint, and the PGA Tour's proposed 2028 Championship and Challenger Series

What instruction does John Hughes provide?

Hardpan lies, bunker-shot distance control, pre-shot routines, and reading green speed quickly

What key lesson for amateurs is discussed?

Stop planning for the perfect strike and start playing the percentages