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PING Proving Grounds
PING
Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 76
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.
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Apple Podcasts
🇨🇦 Canada - golf
04/08/2025#87🇬🇧 Great Britain - golf
04/08/2025#68🇩🇪 Germany - golf
04/08/2025#99🇺🇸 USA - golf
04/08/2025#39🇫🇷 France - golf
04/08/2025#49🇨🇦 Canada - golf
03/08/2025#74🇬🇧 Great Britain - golf
03/08/2025#60🇩🇪 Germany - golf
03/08/2025#78🇺🇸 USA - golf
03/08/2025#46🇫🇷 France - golf
03/08/2025#39
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Episode 54: Lauren Coughlin
jeudi 22 août 2024 • Duration 46:22
LPGA Tour winner Lauren Coughlin joins Shane and Marty on the podcast to discuss her recent success at this year’s CPKC Women’s Open and the Women’s Scottish Open, her work with Dr. Bob Rotella, building confidence in her game, and the upcoming Solheim Cup in her home state of Virginia.
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Episode 53: Tim Herron
jeudi 15 août 2024 • Duration 36:34
PING Pro Tim ‘Lumpy’ Herron joins Shane and Marty on the podcast to discuss growing up in a golf family, his journey to becoming a four-time PGA Tour winner, his favorite PING clubs from over the years, and longevity in golf.
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Episode 44: Juan Postigo Arce
dimanche 28 avril 2024 • Duration 34:55
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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Episode 43: Chris Como
mercredi 24 avril 2024 • Duration 47:07
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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Episode 42: What's in the Bag: Shane Bacon & Marty Jertson
mercredi 17 avril 2024 • Duration 15:06
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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Episode 41: Bubba Watson
mercredi 10 avril 2024 • Duration 53:21
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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Episode 40: Seamus Power
mercredi 3 avril 2024 • Duration 49:00
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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Episode 39: Help for the High Handicapper (Feat. Andrew Rice)
jeudi 21 mars 2024 • Duration 45:54
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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Episode 38: Putter Fitting Kinetics (Feat. Dr. Sasho MacKenzie)
mercredi 6 mars 2024 • Duration 49:14
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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Episode 37: Derek Deminsky
jeudi 29 février 2024 • Duration 48:03
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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