In the first episode of the PING Proving Grounds podcast, our hosts, golf broadcaster Shane Bacon and Marty Jertson, PING’s Vice President of Fitting and Performance, give us a brief overview of their backgrounds before diving into the history, culture, and importance of the PING Proving Grounds.

In the first episode of the PING Proving Grounds podcast, our hosts, golf broadcaster Shane Bacon and Marty Jertson, PING’s Vice President of Fitting and Performance, give us a brief overview of their backgrounds before diving into the history, culture, and importance of the PING Proving Grounds.

Episode 1: Welcome to the PING Proving Grounds

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In this podcast episode, Marty and Shane put common golf beliefs to the test. Using research and insights from the PING Proving Grounds, they discuss Strokes Gained: Driving vs. Putting, spin characteristics out of the rough, and how wind affects ball flight.

 

In this podcast episode, Marty and Shane put common golf beliefs to the test. Using research and insights from the PING Proving Grounds, they discuss Strokes Gained: Driving vs. Putting, spin characteristics out of the rough, and how wind affects ball flight.
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Episode 103: Golf Mythbusters

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Six-time PGA TOUR winner, past Ryder Cup competitor, and longtime PING Pro Hunter Mahan joins Shane and Marty for a conversation about life on and off the golf course. Hunter reflects on his long relationship with PING, discusses his latest role coaching high school golf, and shares stories from his years competing at the highest level.

 

Six-time PGA TOUR winner, past Ryder Cup competitor, and longtime PING Pro Hunter Mahan joins Shane and Marty for a conversation about life on and off the golf course. Hunter reflects on his long relationship with PING, discusses his latest role coaching high school golf, and shares stories from his years competing at the highest level.
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Episode 102: Hunter Mahan

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Shane and Marty return to the pod for a deep dive into the fitting process for the scoring clubs. They cover PING’s iron lineup, WebFit, and how it can be used to jumpstart the fitting process, and what to consider when getting fit inside vs. outside.

 

Shane and Marty return to the pod for a deep dive into the fitting process for the scoring clubs. They cover PING&rsquo;s iron lineup, WebFit, and how it can be used to jumpstart the fitting process, and what to consider when getting fit inside vs. outside.
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Episode 101: Iron Fitting

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In a special 100th episode, Shane and Marty welcome friend of the PING brand, and two-time Hall of Famer, Charles Barkley to the Proving Grounds podcast. From rebuilding his infamous golf swing under the tutelage of Stan Utley, to stories from his time on the ‘92 U.S. Olympic "Dream Team" with Michael Jordan, the Chuckster holds court in this milestone episode.

 

In a special 100th episode, Shane and Marty welcome friend of the PING brand, and two-time Hall of Famer, Charles Barkley to the Proving Grounds podcast. From rebuilding his infamous golf swing under the tutelage of Stan Utley, to stories from his time on the &lsquo;92 U.S. Olympic "Dream Team" with Michael Jordan, the Chuckster holds court in this milestone episode.
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Episode 100: Charles Barkley

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Episode 1: Welcome to the PING Proving Grounds

More Proving Grounds Podcast Episodes

Episode 103: Golf Mythbusters

Episode 102: Hunter Mahan

Episode 101: Iron Fitting

Episode 100: Charles Barkley