Skip to content
PodcastsEducationHack It Out Golf

Hack It Out Golf

Golf Swing Productions by Mark Crossfield Greg Chalmers and Lou Stagner
Hack It Out Golf
Latest episode

1153 episodes

  • Hack It Out Golf

    Revisiting Amateur Status

    16/07/2026 | 21 mins.
    Former professional Stuart Grehan earned a spot in this year's Open Championship by winning an Amateur Championship. In this episode, Mark and Lou revisit the controversy surrounding former tour pros returning to the amateur ranks to secure major championship exemptions. Has Lou changed his mind after the last conversation? Is there are fair line that can be drawn?

    If you have a question you want covered on the pod, please submit here: https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/contact/
    Listeners can also leave us a voicemail! https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/voicemail/

    Where to find us:

    Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe
    Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonline
    Mark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonline

    Lou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribe
    Lou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagner

    Greg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregChalmersPGA

    The Hack It Out Golf Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HackItOutGolf
    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
  • Hack It Out Golf

    Spectator Code of Conduct

    13/07/2026 | 23 mins.
    Can golf crowds be rolled back? In this episode, Mark and Lou take up the points of the new spectator Code of Conduct for the 2026 Open Championship. Will a stated code help with fan behavior? Is it unnecessary—or perhaps worse, hypocritical? The full text can be found here: https://www.theopen.com/tickets-and-hospitality/spectator-code-of-conduct

    If you have a question you want covered on the pod, please submit here: https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/contact/
    Listeners can also leave us a voicemail! https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/voicemail/

    Where to find us:

    Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe
    Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonline
    Mark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonline

    Lou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribe
    Lou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagner

    Greg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregChalmersPGA

    The Hack It Out Golf Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HackItOutGolf
    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
  • Hack It Out Golf

    SMS: Best Of!

    11/07/2026 | 11 mins.
    We've been doing Saturday Stats for 3 years now: it's time for a best of! In today's episode, we pull up two classics. The Saturday Stat episodes have become a standard because they might have the best banter and bits, but also because our regular listeners have built up a storehouse of reasonable expectations. Let's see if you can recall these answers from episodes on putting and driving, while enjoying some of the best moments in Stat history!

    Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting golf stat. We will discuss what you can learn, and most importantly, how you can apply this on the golf course to lower your scores and lower your handicap. Listen on your drive to the golf course or over your Saturday morning coffee!

    Data is sourced from Arccos Golf. They have over 1 BILLION shots in their database. Check them out at: https://www.arccosgolf.com/

    Use code MARK15 for 15% off!

    If you have a question you want covered on the pod, please submit here: https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/contact/
    Listeners can also leave us a voicemail! https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/voicemail/

    Where to find us:

    Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe
    Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonline
    Mark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonline

    Lou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribe
    Lou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagner

    Greg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregChalmersPGA
    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
  • Hack It Out Golf

    Games to Improve Your Chipping

    09/07/2026 | 24 mins.
    Mark has been aiming to play at a serious level—and his chipping is holding him back. In this episode, Mark makes a plea for help: do Greg and Lou have any practice tips to improve his game within 30 yards? Mark isn't alone here: many amateur golfers cost themselves strokes in this range. Lou and Greg offer practice games and (even contrasting) ways to think about these delicate shots to get the ball closer to the hole more frequently.

    If you have a question you want covered on the pod, please submit here: https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/contact/
    Listeners can also leave us a voicemail! https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/voicemail/

    Where to find us:

    Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe
    Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonline
    Mark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonline

    Lou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribe
    Lou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagner

    Greg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregChalmersPGA

    The Hack It Out Golf Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HackItOutGolf
    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
  • Hack It Out Golf

    Code of Conduct Penalties?

    06/07/2026 | 28 mins.
    Golf is a maddening game—sometimes even at the highest levels. In the recent US Open, penalties were issued to a player who melted down on a hole, and they were costly. In this episode, Greg and Mark talk about the new code of conduct penalties. Is it odd that there was no video of the incident? Are strokes or fines a better way to handle these situations? And what are Greg and Mark's worst tournament scores?

    If you have a question you want covered on the pod, please submit here: https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/contact/
    Listeners can also leave us a voicemail! https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/voicemail/

    Where to find us:

    Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe
    Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonline
    Mark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonline

    Lou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribe
    Lou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagner

    Greg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregChalmersPGA

    The Hack It Out Golf Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HackItOutGolf
    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
More Education podcasts
About Hack It Out Golf
We dive deep into golf, sharing expert insights to help you improve your golf swing and lower your scores. Renowned golf coach Mark Crossfield, stats expert Lou Stagner, and PGA Tour player Greg Chalmers join forces to bring you an engaging, informative, and entertaining show dedicated to all things golf. Your game will improve, and you will have a lot of laughs along the way listening to the banter of these three friends. Whether you're a seasoned pro or beginner golfer, this podcast is your ultimate resource for enhancing your skills and unlocking your full potential on the golf course.Join Mark Crossfield, a highly respected and sought-after golf coach, as he shares his extensive knowledge and experience in the sport having given many thousands of golf lessons to golfers of every skill level. Through in-depth discussions and engaging anecdotes, Mark guides you through the intricacies of the golf swing, unraveling the mysteries and helping you understand the nuances that can make all the difference in your performance on the golf course.Lou Stagner, our resident stats expert, brings a unique perspective to the podcast. He breaks down the numbers and provides you with invaluable statistical analysis that will empower you to make more informed decisions on the golf course. Learn how to leverage data to assess your strengths and weaknesses, strategize your game plan, and gain a competitive edge.But that's not all – we have the privilege of having PGA Tour Player Greg Chalmers on board. Greg shares his firsthand experiences and insights from competing at the highest level of professional golf. Hear his stories, learn from his successes and failures, and gain a glimpse into the mindset and discipline required to excel on the PGA Tour.Each episode of the Hack it Out Golf Podcast is packed with practical golf lessons, actionable tips, and strategies to improve your golf swing, enhance your accuracy, and optimize your overall performance. From mastering the fundamentals to refining advanced techniques, we cover it all. Whether you're looking to straighten out your drive, hone your short game, or improve your putting, our expert panel is here to guide you every step of the way and improve your golf game. We will help you to learn how to gain better control over your golf ball not only in practice, but out on the golf course.In addition to the practical golf lessons we provide, we also do preview and recap shows for the biggest events in golf. We cover the four major championships (The Masters at Augusta National, The US Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship). We also cover the Ryder Cup, The Presidents Cup and other current events in the world of golf on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf. We also have in-depth chats on some of the biggest names in golf like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.So, grab your clubs and tune in to the Hack It Out Golf podcast. Let us be your trusted companions on this golfing journey, as we equip you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration you need to take your golf game to the next level. Get ready to swing for success and experience the thrill of reaching new heights on the golf course.
Podcast website

Listen to Hack It Out Golf, Begin Again with Davina McCall and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app

  • Stations and podcasts to bookmark
  • Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Supports Carplay & Android Auto
  • Many other app features