More than 10 years ago at a university lecture on materials science, it finally dawned on me. [quote_box_center]“Ah, that’s why a driver is so much more chaotic.”[/quote_box_center] Last week,...
Statistical programs consistently show how important putting is from 4-8 feet. We have a game for you that revolves around that exact vital statistic. This week’s...
For most club golfers, a ball that curves from left to right is common, but most golfers would prefer to move the ball the other way,...
On the course, golfers never really hit the same shot twice in a row. But when they practice, the typical session is one in which they often hit the...
One of the things I have enjoyed most about teaching golf the over the past two decades is the advent of new technologies that have helped me...
I have been fortunate during my many decades as a golf instructor to have worked with some very good golfers: collegiate golfers, state open champions, mini-tour players and...
I imagine that most of you reading this are doing so while sitting at a desk, hunched over a computer. If you’re not, there’s a good chance...
When you practice, you should always practice in the same manner in which you play. And that not only means the shots that you find on...
This story was selected as one of the 15 best GolfWRX stories of 2015! For as long as I can remember, golfers have been fascinated watching...
Hooking the golf ball is often referred to as a “better golfer’s problem,” while slicing is seen as the domain of the duffer. My response: “So...
A few weeks ago, I found myself in Eastern Canada teaching an AimPoint Express clinic at Fox Harb’r in Nova Scotia, followed by a PGA of Canada...
While much has been rightly made of the importance of distance off the tee, you still can’t get through a round of golf without your wedges....
In 2010, I wrote a book called “You are a Contender!” that highlighted a key characteristic of high performers called high achievement drive. Achievement drive is essentially...
If you’re like most golfers, you expect to go out this weekend and hit great shots and great putts. And it’s these great ones that keep golfers...
The concept of getting in “The Zone” is a very ambiguous and difficult feeling to attain. It seems to ebb and flow on its own schedule,...
On the lesson tee, I frequently hear players say that the club twisted or slipped out of their hands at impact. So I ask them, “Why do you...
If you’re like many amateur golfers, your wedge play could use some improvement. You might even be a player who is willing to practice the short game,...
It’s known by various names: early extension, pelvic thrust, even “humping” the ball in some circles. What these terms describe is a premature motion of the...
Over the years, I’ve developed a passion for working with junior golfers. I’ve learned from some of the best teachers in the world, and found that...
There’s a old joke in the golf industry about golfers who need drivers with more loft. They are said to have a “Lack of (freaking) talent.” That may...
Most golfers regularly suffer from the inability to take their game from the practice area to the course. Why is this? Why can they hit it,...
“The golf ball doesn’t lie.” As an instructor, that’s something I commonly say to my students — or at least what I’m thinking. The way the...
We have all heard the common expressions (and excuses) in regards to buying custom-fit golf clubs: “I’m not good enough to get fit.” “I never make the...
In my experience, the grip is the single biggest influencer on all golf swings. It controls the club face, the club face controls the flight of...
The wind had really picked up on the back nine. My friend and I were nearing the end of the round, and were about to hit our...
Do you finish your round, pop the clubs in the trunk, have a drink in the clubhouse and then head home after you play? If so,...
If you want to hit the golf ball farther and you’re willing to put in a bit of physical effort to achieve the desired results, then...
If you’ve ever played golf in strong winds, you’ve probably heard someone tell you to “tee it lower when hitting into the wind” with the driver...
As teachers, we all make mistakes. As we get more experienced at the craft, we make fewer, but the work is a human endeavor so we...
While I don’t know what swing changes you’re currently trying to make, I do know how to ingrain those changes into your swing. Hint: It’s not...
Over the years, we have seen a resurgence of the argument regarding the bumping or turning of the hips to begin the downswing; however, with the...
What is correct foot action, and is there such a thing? I have a preference for how the feet should work in the golf swing in...
You can count on two things this year when The Open Championship heads to the home of golf at St. Andrews for the men, and Turnberry...
In my article “How I hit drives 56 yards farther with just one adjustment,” I discussed the role angle of attack plays in helping optimize launch and...
As a golf coach, I love technology. Learning about the science behind the golf swing is extremely interesting, and I love to look at the club...
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at...
GolfWRX is on site this week at the Memorial Tournament, with both Alistair Cameron and Tour Photographer Greg Moore on...
Russell made a massive charge on the last 3 holes of the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge this weekend to force...
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in...
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees) Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4 3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees) Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4 5-wood: Ping G440...
