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

Guests Jeff Smith – Top 100 instructor, Golf Digest James Hong – Renowned junior coach and teaching professional Topics Covered • Why indoor swings don’t always translate outdoors • The biggest mistakes golfers make when leaving the simulator • How to quickly recalibrate distance control on real grass • Adjusting to outdoor variables: wind, temperature, turf interaction, and uneven lies • The role of preshot routines in creating consistency • How routines help manage nerves, tempo, and decision‑making • Smart early‑season practice strategies • Managing expectations during your first few rounds of spring Key Takeaways • Indoor practice builds mechanics; outdoor golf demands adaptability. • Your first few rounds should be about reacclimating, not scoring. • Expect your distances to change — and give yourself time to re‑measure. • Turf interaction is the biggest shock when leaving mats behind. • A strong preshot routine is your anchor when conditions change. • Early‑season success comes from patience, tempo, and smart decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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From Simulators to Sunshine: Making the Jump Back to Outdoor Golf is an episode from Those Weekend Golf Guys.

This episode is 00:39:36 long.

This episode was published on Apr 5, 2026.

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