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
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Organizations: Bleav
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