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I love watching a wedge shot spin back and go in the hole. I tried hard to master how to spin it back. After reviewing my statistics, I realised I wasn’t often long on my shots, which made me understand that chasing the perfect spin wasn’t necessarily helping my game. I discovered that the best-struck […]

I love how Scottie Scheffler is regularly commented on for his footwork. We all draw power from the ground in the backswing through our legs. The dynamic between power and timing defines how we transfer energy from the golfer to the golf ball. I don’t think there is perfect footwork, but it’s interesting to note […]

One of the hardest things for me to learn was how to aim. I used to say if someone could line me up, I’d be such a good player. Two important points come from this: Trusting Your Line-Up: Trust in your line-up always helps free up your swing. Finding an Effective Line-Up Method: Line-up is […]

Golf is unique among sports because 90% of its spectators also play the game. This, combined with the fact that even beginners can occasionally hit world-class shots, leads many golfers to believe they are better than their statistics suggest. Additionally, many golfers tend to exaggerate their handicaps, further enhancing the illusion of superior skill. Consequently, […]

I’ve spent a lot of time on the course talking about golf and the strange things that happen. I’m amazed by how the brain and body connect to produce an outcome. One day, I was standing with Stefan Ackerie, who was showing me something he was working on. The only word I had was “wow.” […]

As a child, I was always trying to get someone to look at my swing. Full circle, my son does the same thing. As golfers, we are always searching for the next thing, so sometimes the best thing we can hear is some reassurance that we are on the right track. Even now, I still […]

The biggest challenge I faced in lowering my handicap was moving from a 4 to scratch. I was consistently breaking 80 and occasionally shooting under par, so I knew I had the skills to get there. To find the answer, I started recording my stats from each round. After five rounds, I had a clear […]

I often say this because it’s happened so many times and ties into a lesson I learned the hard way during a pennant match. My dad was my caddy and asked me who I was playing against. I didn’t know until I was called to the tee moments later. My opponent swung the club cross-handed […]

One of the hardest things for me to master in golf has been lining up properly. I’ve learned a couple of key lessons from my experience. First, it’s challenging to line up correctly. Second, it’s crucial to always aim your club at the pin, especially when you’re under pressure. This advice became invaluable when I […]

The Right Elbow There’s a lot of talk about chicken wings in golf, and it all relates to the right elbow if you’re right-handed. There are countless drills and products you can buy to get your right elbow closer to your body. This is great if it’s only on the downswing. I like to feel […]