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Master Clubfitter Todd Tschantz of Golf Fitting Studios takes a look at the best of the Fall 2018 equipment offerings on The 19th Hole with Michael Williams, and he explains why even good players should start trying out game-improvement clubs. Also, the episode features Harold Primat of the award-winning Primland Resort.

Westphal and Tursky discuss their keys to having better course management. Club pro Steve Westphal tells a story about Kelly Gibson and the importance of aiming small. Editor Andrew Tursky tells a story about Bernhard Langer, and how to treat golf as a chess match. Hopefully this episode helps you cut strokes from your scorecard next time you tee it up.

Gearhead Jeff Halverson explains his countless projects with the likes of Ping, Artisan, National Custom Works and Tyson Lamb. He also elaborates on the costs associated with it all and WHY he loves it so much.

Erik Anders Lang from the Adventures in Golf on Skratch TV joins the podcast to tell ridiculous stories from behind-the-scenes, his favorite places in the world to play golf, what it's like to play "Slum Golf" in Mumbai, what he typically shoots, how he got started in the industry, hating golf until he was 30 years old, and why Iceland might just be a better golf trip than Scotland.

R&D veteran Jeff Sheets joins the Gear Dive to discuss building bounce into woods with Lee Trevino, getting a young Lee Janzen dialed in, making Payne Stewart comfortable with Top Flite equipment, and how the industry has changed in the last 20 years.

Shane Bacon, a Fox Sports announcer, talks Johnny Miller, who recently stepped down after 29 years as an announcer and will be replaced by Paul Azinger. Also, NBA great Byron Scott talks about LeBron in L.A., the Warriors going for a three-peat, and Tiger’s comeback.

Westphal and Knudson discuss Brooks Koepka becoming the world No.1, Paul Azinger replacing Johnny Miller, and Westphal evaluates the customer service at world renowned private facility Oakland Hills Country Club.

The yips can be career-ending. Master Instructor and GolfWRX contributor Jim Waldron talks with host Michael Williams on what causes the yips and how to get rid of them. Also appearing in this episode is Dean Knuth of Heat Golf, and Bodo Siebert of Tagmarshal.

Cole Hammer, who once qualified for the 2015 U.S. Open at 15 years old, joins The Gear Dive Podcast with Johnny Wunder to discuss equipment, being a Freshman at the University of Texas, committing for 4 years, not turning pro and his crazy big summer including a win at the 2018 Western Amateur.

Forum celebrity "Warrick" explains what he loves so much about Mizuno irons, where he got his name from, how he became a gear head, what's in his bag currently, his all-time favorite golf course and more. Also, GolfWRX equipment expert Brian Knudson talks about playing Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan for the first time.

How do you chip into the grain off of Bermuda grass without chunking the ball? Club pro Steve Westphal explains how to best handle the situation. Also, Westphal and Editor Andrew Tursky give advice on how to play in qualifiers or PAT events, and they tell a few stories of their own.

It was the week of equipment leaks and launches on GolfWRX.com. Equipment expert Brian Knudson and Editor Andrew Tursky discuss the new TaylorMade P-760 irons, Callaway "Epic Flash," Mizuno ST190 drivers, more photos from the 2017 Nike VPR line, Evnroll putters and more.

Barbara Nicklaus joins host Michael Williams to share her thoughts and experiences from her life with her husband, the great Jack Nicklaus, during and after the PGA Tour. It’s a must-listen. Also, this episode features John Farrell, Director of Golf at Harbour Town Golf Links, site of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage Classic.

Head of product development at LA Golf Shafts, John Oldenburg, explains how “Player Owners” will be the secret sauce to separate them from the pack. Also, he talks about working with Bryson on his signature shaft, how Matrix shafts will influence the new company and his Major Winner inspired John Oldenburg Edition line. 8:00 - What will make LA Golf Shafts stand out 14:30 - The “Player Owner” model 21:30 - How Matrix will influence the new line 37:00 - Working with Bryson DeChambeau 40:30 - What to expect in the next 6-9 months

Club pro Steve Westphal and Editor Andrew Tursky discuss whether PGA Tour swing coaches are underrated or overrated. Also, they discuss Koepka vs. DJ, Tiger's best swing ever, and Westphal explains why coaching high-handicaps is more difficult than coaching good players.