Breaking 80 Over 50 A Golf Improvement Journey

Compounding Mistakes and Wasted Birdies

Frank recounts an historically bad weather week in South Florida that brought with it flooding and closed most of the area golf courses. Luckily, Oriole reopened just in time for weekend rounds of golf. Which brings a little bit of everything. Frank wonders out loud about why he compounds mistakes on some holes and just can't seem to save bogey. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the birdies were flowing over the weekend. He takes some time to consider the need for a new golf back as well as considering when it's time to buy new clubs. The trips to the local Edwin Watts to fix clubs after the heads fly off are becoming more and more frequent. I would love to hear from you, email me at: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All Music Provided by Epidemic Sound

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The Internet Invitational Is Back and Three Bad Holes

Frank welcomes back the Internet Invitational which has done HUGE numbers over it's first week along with the first episode of Bill Murray's new show, A Course Called Ireland. He discusses the upcoming Ryder Cup Tournament at his home course and why his game may be better suited for match play. Don't be a stranger, say hi: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All Music Provided by Epidemic Sound Check out the Internet Invitational: https://youtu.be/oFbD0Ot7nQ8?si=_IyU6Zyi8WnXYVUg

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Kevin Hart Golfs, a New Putter and a New Course

This week Frank talks about the funniest thing he's seen on YouTube in quite some time, Grant Horvat caddying for Kevin Hart. The fist episode of this years Internet Invitational is out and it is bigger and better than ever. There is a new Tommy Armour P-U-T-T-E-R in the bag for the newly reopened Deer Creek Golf Club. I would love to hear from you, say hi: Breaking80over50@gmai.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound Check out Kevin Hart and Grant Horvat: https://youtu.be/Q0w1u8tHVPQ?si=9HbovvNuQ1mUoqBl

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Major Cut, Bill Murray, Walking off Putts and My Golf Superpower

Three weeks into the toe injury, Frank is still taking it easy and consuming a little more YouTube Golf content. He talks about what he is enjoying along with some exciting things that will release soon. Then it's out to the course for a round with some really good golf and some really bad golf which unveils a golf super power! I would love to hear from you, email me at: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound Check out Grant and the Bryan Bros Major Cut: https://youtu.be/0cKuWsRbhzc?si=g52ezcsItwKUBdg0 Trailer for Bill Murray - A Course Called Ireland: https://youtu.be/BNNPMNxHanE?si=Q9uu-PuG0uNNWYPK

PUTTR Review And An Eventful Return to The Course

Putting Tech Impact & Takeaways: The episode ties the indoor practice to on-course performance, exploring how PUTTR’s feedback changed the host’s focus from merely holing putts to seeking center-cut pace and precision. Early metrics reveal specific weaknesses—right-to-left breaking putts and longer putt conversion—and immediate engagement through games and leagues. While acknowledging cost and a limited early sample size, he believes the device will translate to fewer strokes in rounds and plans a full follow-up review after more practice and video analysis. Then Frank hatches a plan to get back out on the course while still nursing a broken toe for an eventful round of golf. Don't be a stranger

Damaged Digit Ruins Road Trip

This week Frank was hoping to be podcasting from Pinehurst North Carolina but the Golf Gods intervened with different plans. If the golf shoe doesn't fit...acquit? No, that's not it. Unable to get out on to the course, it's time to find creative ways to work on the golf game indoors. Tune in to find out how that is going to happen. I read and respond to every email, don't be a stranger: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound.

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Breaking 80 over 50 Trailer

Hi, thanks for checking out Breaking 80 over 50, if you are new here, this trailer is a great place to start. It will give you a quick run down in about three minutes on what you are likely to find in this podcast. I love to hear from you, email me at: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound

Improve Your Lag Putting - Putting By The Numbers with Bob Labbe

In this episode host Frank interviews Bob Lobby, an engineer and entrepreneur who turned lag putting into a quantitative science. Bob explains how he developed Putting by the Numbers over 25 years: using the Stimp meter concept, measuring green, fringe and fairway friction, and calculating an Individual Power Factor (IPF) — how far a ball travels per inch of putter retraction for each player. He walks through practical routines for measuring surfaces before a round, practicing at home on carpet, and using simple arithmetic to eliminate three-putts. The method builds confidence and consistency without slowing play.

Boneheaded Triples, New Shoes and a Golf Road Trip

This episode covers a rainy South Florida weekend where two very different rounds produced identical scores: back-to-back 86s. The host breaks down key holes, bad decisions (including a memorable triple after trying an impossible bank shot), and redeeming moments like clutch chips and great bunker play. He reflects on improved mental resilience — laughing off mistakes instead of folding — and how small process changes (commitment to get chips to the hole) produced better outcomes. Also: a surprising shoe find saved the day and turned a soggy round into an enjoyable outing. I would love to hear from you. Email me at: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound Check out round 2 of the YGT: https://youtu.be/HnzjCvr7nIM?si=UcjvU0s3Y2xoXNzU New to me, check out Dr. Jake: https://youtu.be/GFttAHAlq3Q?si=oRA5TwRosOF4uWCP

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Breaking 80 Over 50: Why Golf Is More Than a Score

Frank recounts two very different rounds that both finished at 88 and reflects on what makes golf special beyond the score. He breaks down his recent play — driver inconsistencies, better wedge distances, and frustrating putting that repeatedly lipped out — while noting course conditions after heavy South Florida rain. More importantly, he shares how golf builds community: the morning camaraderie, shared struggles, and support when life gets heavy. Through stories about friends coping with 9/11 memories and the loss of a beloved dog, Frank shows how the course becomes a refuge and a way to connect.

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Aerated Greens, Better Ball Striking and Random Thoughts

It's Labor Day and Frank gets in three rounds over the three day weekend. Ball striking has improved just in time to battle the newly aerated greens at Oriole Golf Club. No two rounds of golf are ever the same and after a busy golf weekend, Frank's tries to make some sense of his random thoughts. I would love to hear from you! Email me at: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound

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A Stormy Week for Good-Good, Calloway and South Florida Golf

Frank weighs in on the storm surrounding Good Good golf and Calloway. Then he tries to find a window in a bad weather weekend to get out and play golf. The PGA tour season wraps up and it's another year of dominance for Scottie Sheffler. And, if there wasn't already too much YouTube Golf to watch, another big name enters the space as Kevin Heart begins to document his golf journey. I would love to hear from you, email me at: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound Good-Good, Calloway add: https://youtube.com/shorts/KAScVbqYimY?si=jO8jfM9HDSxcJ08B Kevin Heart golfs: https://youtu.be/6XDQFrTmbi8?si=nhxDgellnNVe6L5h

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The Round of Golf Couldn't Have Started Any Better....

Unfortunately, sometimes work gets in the way but after a break in the action Frank heads back out on the course to continue the quest to break 80. The summer heat persists and after shaking off a little rust on Saturday, he comes out firing on Sunday. Could this be it, the round where Frank breaks 80? Tune in to find out. I would love to hear from you, email me at: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound. Big Break Qualifier: https://youtu.be/FjURxyEn9tQ?si=JtUMqctvnChY93vQ

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My Golf Game Needs a Reboot!

Frank opens with candid frustration after a rough August and two disappointing rounds. He dissects advice from a Golf Smarter podcast and a Ryan Mouque video that both stress eliminating doubles and triples, dialing back the driver, and prioritizing putting over risky chips. Frank confesses his confidence paradox—his driver is his most trusted club despite recent miss tendencies—and explores shotshape struggles (draws turning into pull hooks) and loss of clubface control. He uses Jared Tendler’s inchworm analogy to explain why his C‑game has crept forward and why he must rebuild the A‑game through practice and better ballstriking. I would love to hear from you, email me at: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound The Fastest Way to Break 80 by Ryan Mouque: https://youtu.be/vei4dWdcGDo?si=nGb8WDRnvUaUeBwA

I Gave Up on a Round of Golf

Frank wrapped up July, hopeful that his golf game was coming together, but the Golf Gods had other plans. I would love to hear from you, email me at: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound

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Birdies, Bogeys and Blow Ups

After a brief break, Frank is back and introduces a new segment called Birdies, Bogeys, and Blow Ups to recap the good, the bad and the ugly from the golf weekend. Also, Will Ferrell's new golf show, The Hawk is out on Netflix. Does it live up to the high bar set by the greatest racing movie of all time, Talladega Nights? Tune in to find out. I would love to hear from you, email me at: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound

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YGT Review, Is it just too much golf?

This week Frank dives back into YouTube golf and the first segment of the YGT, Your Golf Tour. The biggest names in golf content all together in one place, Wesley Bryan, George Bryan, Grant Horvat, Brad Dalke, Garret Clark, Sean Walsh, Roger Steele, Luke Toomey, Luke Kwon, Taco Golf, Sam Heung Min, Peter Finch, Micah Morris, Ryan Ruffels, Josh Kelley & Chance Taylor. How could putting all of these creators together in one place be anything less than great? Listen and find out. Next Frank updates his golf journey where his ailing sand game has magically healed but everything else is falling apart. I would love to hear from you, email me at: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound. Check out the YGT videos: https://youtu.be/cLxS8bbBJNg?si=qAiAVop6uU32PApk https://youtu.be/HPrvp-vJvTA?si=WZQzm9GPiPbBAIcH https://youtu.be/lrRgWV-Pj9Y?si=QUZTTm_Jp8NCq65l

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Too Hot for Golf? And Tips & Tricks for a Better Short Game

It's 4th of July weekend and the heat is unbearable in South Florida. Hot or not, Frank gets out for three rounds in three days. While he struggles with ball striking, the short game has come a long way and keeps the big numbers off the card. Improving around the greens hasn't been easy but Frank shares some tips and tricks for improving chipping, pitching and putting. Feel free to say hi! Email me at: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound.

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Is The Quest Over? Breaking 80 Is In Play!

As we reach the halfway point of 2026, it seemed like a good time to bring new listeners up to speed on the journey so far. After a quick flashback intro, Frank returns to the present to discuss the kickoff of the YGT and recaps an interesting weekend on the golf course. Is the quest to Break 80 over? Tune in to find out. I would love to hear from you! Email me at Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound Watch the first episode of the YGT: https://youtu.be/cLxS8bbBJNg?si=RmncZfHoahToQ9VX

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Wyndham Wins and a Timely Golf Lesson from and Unlikely Source

The latest podcast episode dives deep into the thrilling challenges of the US Open at Shinnecock, where the world's best golfers faced a grueling test of their skills. Highlighting Wyndham Clark's win as a testament to perseverance, the episode reflects on how the tournament pushes players to confront their limitations. The discussion extends to personal golfing experiences, particularly the oppressive South Florida heat, which turns a regular round into an endurance event. The host underscores the importance of mental fortitude and consistency on the course, drawing lessons from an inspiring round with a seasoned golfer named Deborah. I would love to hear from you! Email me at: Breaking80over50@gmail.com All music provided by Epidemic Sound

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