Golf drills are one of the best ways to make your practice time more effective, and build real skills that you can bring out to the course. Most golfers fall victim to what I call “zombie range sessions” where they end up in a pattern of hitting the same shots over and over…

Bunker shots strike fear into the hearts of many golfers. For the longest time I was absolutely terrified when my ball landed in a bunker. Once you have the right information on how to play the shot properly, it is actually not all that hard to safely land your ball on the g…

Smash factor is a golf term that might sound intimidating, but to me it is the most important metric for ball striking. It is simply defined as the ball speed divided by clubhead speed. I like to think of it as how efficiently you are hitting the golf ball. For example, if y…

This is a very difficult article to write for a teacher like me. At best I’ve been referred to as a creative problem solver who thinks outside the box. At worst, let’s just say people have found creative ways to call me difficult. When it comes to over the top, I get difficu…

Advanced statistical analysis has been taking over the sports world for years now. Golf always seems to be a little bit behind the times, but has caught up very quickly as of late. Mark Broadie arguably took the first major step for golf when he invented his strokes-gained s…

Putting is arguably the most difficult part of golf. In order to make a putt you need to pick the correct combination of line and speed, and make a good stroke. This is exactly why the percentages of made putts are far lower than you would think (which we explored in this ar…

Golf swing tips are a dime a dozen. Everywhere you look someone is giving you their version of the golf swing. There are YouTube videos, articles, books, and swing systems being thrown at you. It is enough to make your head spin. Typically I don’t like writing articles that…

Golfers are obsessed with how far they can hit the ball. It is no surprise because that is the culture the game has created over the last decade. In this article I want to discuss golf club distances, and why it is so important to have the right information. It is not all ab…

Hitting a green in regulation (GIR) is defined as the following – if any part of your ball is touching the putting surface and the number of strokes taken is at least two fewer than par. This simple definition does not do it justice though. I believe this is the most importa…

Every golfer wants to know how they can hit their driver farther. Sometimes the answer can be very simple and is as easy as changing your setup on the teebox. In this article I will talk about driver tee height, and how you can find the right one for your particular swing. G…

Every golfer has dreams of playing a round in the comfort of their own home. Having a home golf simulator is now within reach for many golfers due to advancements in technology and cost reductions. For a while I’ve wanted to create a comprehensive guide for all of you. I fin…

To be proficient with fairway bunker shots you have to consider your club selection carefully, and fully commit to where you want to strike the ball on the clubface. Here is some information sure to help you hit better fairway bunker shots. Club Selection for Fairway Bunker…