The Golf Industry Is Lying to You… (My Honest Rant)

Season 2, Episode 8 – In this solo episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen (BK) goes OFF on the golf industry.

With over 30 years in golf retail, BK breaks down the biggest myths, bad advice, and marketing lies that are costing golfers money—and hurting their game.

From zero torque putters to overpriced shafts, golf ball selection, and club fitting… this is the honest truth most companies won’t tell you.

Topics covered:

• Why golf is already hard—and you're making it harder
• The truth about zero torque putters (and why they won’t fix your putting)
• Why expensive shafts don’t change your swing
• The biggest mistake golfers make when choosing a golf ball
• When club fitting matters… and when it doesn’t
• Why you should ignore what the pros play
• The problem with “your buddy the expert”
• How marketing is misleading golfers today

If you want to save money, lower your scores, and stop falling for hype—this episode is for you.

New episodes drop every other week from Maple Hill Golf.