The position of your golf ball in your stance can have a significant influence on your ball flight. There are many theories regarding the optimal position for golfers, but in my estimation, there is no way to say there is one correct formula for all golfers. Each player’s sw…

Since I started Practical Golf, I have tested and reviewed almost 100 golf products. There is one in particular that has evoked the most interest – the SkyTrak launch monitor. I purchased SkyTrak almost a year ago and wrote this initial review. Since then, I’ve hit thousands…

There is nothing more frustrating than spending hundreds of hours every year practicing your golf game, and not seeing any meaningful results. There is plenty of information out there on the golf swing, but golfers aren’t ever taught how to practice correctly. In this articl…

Did you ever stop to think how different the typical range ball would perform against a premium golf ball that you play on the course? I’ve been curious for a while, so I put it to the test. In this article, I’ll help you understand how a range ball is manufactured different…

Are you needlessly throwing away strokes on the putting green? Frustrated with your putter? I’ve got help for you! In this guide, I have combined all of the best putting tips I have learned over the years. We’ll cover: Managing expectations Speed control The putting stroke G…

Golf equipment has changed dramatically over the past several decades. Manufacturers have hired top engineering talent and invested massively in research and development in an effort to win over consumers. Compared with the persimmon drivers and blade irons of old, there is…

Technology and data are only helpful if you are using them to make smarter decisions. In golf, there has been an influx of both over the past decade. Many times it can be too much, and overwhelm a golfer. In this article I want to show you how you can effectively utilize a l…

There are plenty of golf hacks out there, and I’m not just talking about your playing partners.   Hacks are the product of lateral thinking for common problems that can save you money or time. With the numerous expenses associated with golfing, we could all use a few tricks…

This is a guest post by John Brende It’s been a long time, but I still remember the article. It hit me with a gut punch: “regardless of how long we play, we might not actually get much better…” Data-backed analysis of 4,000 golfers collected from TheGrint, a handicap and sta…

Everyone is currently focused on how far the pros are hitting the ball, and whether or not the golf ball should be rolled back. The truth of the matter is that 99.99% of golfers playing this game are not hitting it too far. In fact, they need plenty of help maximizing distan…

Discussing the topic of golf ball spin can lead down a very windy, complicated rabbit hole. Quite frankly, it can get exhausting. In this article, I’d like to get simple for all of you. I’m going to tackle some key topics and set the record straight on a few concepts that I…

There’s a guy out there destroying golf swings one after another. He doles out unsolicited advice to anyone who will listen. Right now he’s lurking at a driving range somewhere, just waiting to pounce on his next victim with another “can’t-miss tip.” You know this guy. You’v…