From Simulators to Sunshine: Making the Jump Back to Outdoor Golf

About this episode

Top instructors discuss the challenges of transitioning from indoor golf practice to outdoor play.

Top instructors Jeff Smith and James Hong join the show to break down one of golf’s most overlooked challenges: transitioning from winter indoor practice to spring outdoor play. They explain why your swing, ball flight, and expectations all need a reset when you step back onto real turf — and why a reliable preshot routine becomes even more important during this transition. From recalibrating distances to adjusting for wind, lies, and uneven ground, Jeff and James share practical, confidence‑boosting advice to help you shake off the winter rust and start your season strong.

People in this episode

Host: Those Weekend Golf Guys

Guests: Jeff Smith, James Hong

Topics covered

• golf
• indoor practice
• outdoor play
• swing adjustment
• preshot routine
• winter transition

Keywords

• golf
• swing
• preshot routine
• indoor practice
• outdoor play
• winter rust
• confidence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bleav

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