PING Proving Grounds

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The PING Proving Grounds podcast dives into PING's celebrated history and immeasurable contributions to golf equipment, custom fitting and the game of golf in general. Broadcaster Shane Bacon and Marty Jertson, PING's Vice President of Fitting and Performance and professional golfer, discuss what happens behind the scenes at the PING Proving Grounds where data-driven research helps a team of scientists and engineers develop products and fitting tools to help golfers play their best. From the gold putter vault to PING Man and everything in between, tune in to hear more about what goes on at the PING Proving Grounds. Want to watch the podcast? Go to https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLerJdr1xhGiUKMPq3_uhO3HeIGE98CgTy

  • 44 minutes 54 seconds
    Episode 45: Harris English

    Shane and Marty welcome PING Pro and four-time PGA Tour winner Harris English to the pod. They discuss his longevity on the PGA Tour, shot making with Blueprint T irons, and why he enjoys the challenge of a US Open and playing tough golf courses.

     

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    9 May 2024, 7:00 am
  • 34 minutes 55 seconds
    Episode 44: Juan Postigo Arce

    He’s ranked fourth in the World Ranking for Golfers with Disability, a PING Pro, and professional golfer on the G4D Tour. Get to know Juan Postigo Arce as he joins Shane and Marty at the PING Proving Grounds to talk about his background, his game, and what’s in the bag.

     

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    28 April 2024, 7:00 am
  • 47 minutes 7 seconds
    Episode 43: Chris Como

    Shane and Marty welcome Chris Como, PING Brand Ambassador, to the pod. They discuss Chris’ journey to becoming a top golf instructor, his introduction to and interest in biomechanics, the 3D flat spot, and the relationship between fitting and instruction.

     

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    24 April 2024, 7:00 am
  • 15 minutes 6 seconds
    Episode 42: What's in the Bag: Shane Bacon & Marty Jertson

    From G430 MAX 10K drivers to hit more fairways, to PLD custom putters to fit their stroke. Shane and Marty detail the equipment they have in the bag and how each club is custom-fit and custom-built to help them play their best.

     

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    17 April 2024, 7:00 am
  • 53 minutes 21 seconds
    Episode 41: Bubba Watson

    Christian Pena, PING VP of Tournament Players, joins Shane on the PING Tour Truck as a special co-host for this week’s episode just outside the gates of Augusta National Golf Club. They welcome two-time Masters Champion Bubba Watson to the pod to discuss ‘Bubba Golf’, what it takes to win at Augusta, and his longtime history with PING and the Solheim family.

     

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    10 April 2024, 7:00 am
  • 49 minutes
    Episode 40: Seamus Power

    From Ireland to Johnson City, Tennessee, to a two-time winner on the PGA Tour. PING Pro Seamus Power joins Shane and Marty on the PING Tour Truck to talk about equipment, his journey to the PGA Tour, and back-to-back aces in the 2023 Masters Par 3 Contest.

     

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    3 April 2024, 7:00 am
  • 45 minutes 54 seconds
    Episode 39: Help for the High Handicapper (Feat. Andrew Rice)

    Shane and Marty welcome PING Brand Ambassador Andrew Rice to the pod to discuss his mission to help people play better golf so they enjoy it more. They talk about the tools and technology that have changed his approach to teaching, common equipment mistakes that high-handicap players make, the importance of knowing your carry numbers, and the best ways to practice.

     

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    21 March 2024, 7:00 am
  • 49 minutes 14 seconds
    Episode 38: Putter Fitting Kinetics (Feat. Dr. Sasho MacKenzie)

    Shane and Marty welcome PING Brand Ambassador Dr. Sasho MacKenzie to the pod to discuss putter fitting kinetics. They dive into why golfers miss putts, the four things a golfer can control, putter offset, and heads up putting.

     

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    6 March 2024, 4:57 pm
  • 48 minutes 3 seconds
    Episode 37: Derek Deminsky

    Shane and Marty welcome golf instructor and PING Brand Ambassador Derek Deminsky to ASU’s Thunderbirds Complex for an episode dedicated to the short game. They discuss misconceptions about spin, curing the chipping yips, and teaching tour-level and high-handicap players.

     

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    29 February 2024, 8:00 am
  • 33 minutes 52 seconds
    Episode 36: Stan Utley

    Short game expert and PING Brand Ambassador Stan Utley joins Shane and Marty during the 2024 PGA Show. They cover Stan’s short game principles, important elements of wedge design and the s159 sole grinds, and of course, working with Charles Barkley.

     

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    21 February 2024, 8:00 am
  • 37 minutes 42 seconds
    Episode 35: Behind the Design of s159 (Feat. Jacob Clarke)

    Shane and Marty are joined at ASU's Thunderbirds Complex by Senior Design Engineer, Jacob Clarke. They dive into the R&D behind s159, PING's most extensive and versatile wedge line to date. They also discuss Jacob's work with PING pros and how it inspired the development of WebFit Wedge, a new app aimed at simplifying the wedge fitting process.

     

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    15 February 2024, 8:00 am
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