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PING Proving Grounds

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.

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Episodes
  • Episode 102: Hunter Mahan

    Episode 102: Hunter Mahan
    Sep 17 2026

    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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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 101: Iron Fitting

    Episode 101: Iron Fitting
    Aug 18 2026

    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.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 100: Charles Barkley

    Episode 100: Charles Barkley
    Jul 22 2026

    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.

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    42 mins
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