How to Play a Sidehill Lie: Ball Above and Below Your Feet
A complete guide to sidehill lies in golf — the four key setup adjustments for ball-above and ball-below lies, common mistakes, drills, and course management.
David Smith
CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2026 Preview: Scheffler Defends at TPC Craig Ranch
THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson returns May 21–24 to TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas with Scottie Scheffler defending his 23-under win in his hometown. Field, course, and what to watch.
PGA Professional Championship 2026 Final Round: Bandon Dunes, the Walter Hagen Cup, and a PGA Championship Spot
The 2026 PGA Professional Championship at Bandon Dunes wraps up today — with 20 spots in the PGA Championship and the Walter Hagen Cup on the line.
DeChambeau’s Amen Corner Nightmare: Lessons From a Triple Bogey
Bryson DeChambeau’s opening round at the 2026 Masters fell apart at Augusta National’s most infamous stretch, as a disastrous triple bogey at the par-4 11th hole — where he needed three attempts to escape a greenside bunker — set the tone for a 4-over-par 76 that leaves the Crushers GC captain with serious ground to … Read more
Ping G440K: 10,400 MOI and the Most Forgiving Driver of 2026
Ping has entered the 2026 driver wars with the G440K, a high-MOI monster that pushes moment of inertia past 10,400—a figure that would have seemed impossible just five years ago. Arriving alongside the TaylorMade Qi4D and Callaway Quantum in what is shaping up to be the most competitive driver market in recent memory, the G440K … Read more
Best Golf Courses in Michigan: A Complete Guide to Great Lakes Golf
Michigan might not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of elite golf, but it should be. With over 850 courses spread across two peninsulas, bordered by four of the five Great Lakes, and home to some of the most acclaimed resort and public courses in the country, Michigan punches well … Read more
Scotty Cameron Phantom 2026: New Carbon Steel Insert Changes What Mallet Putters Can Feel Like
Scotty Cameron has launched a redesigned Phantom putter line for 2026, and the headline innovation — a new Studio Carbon Steel (SCS) face insert — addresses the one criticism that has followed high-MOI mallet putters for years: that they feel dead at impact. The new Phantom 5, 7, and 9R models combine a full-face carbon … Read more
Golf Confidence Building Techniques: Play Your Best Under Pressure
Golf is a mental game played on a physical course. You can have the most technically sound swing at the range and still fall apart on the first tee, the closing holes, or any time the pressure ramps up. Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s a skill you build through deliberate practice, smart … Read more
Pre-Round Warm-Up Routine: How to Prepare for Your Best Golf
Most amateur golfers arrive at the course ten minutes before their tee time, take a few practice swings in the parking lot, and wonder why their first three holes are a disaster. The opening holes are not inherently harder — your body simply is not ready. A proper pre-round warm-up takes 15 to 25 minutes … Read more
Golf Flexibility Exercises: A Daily Routine for Better Rotation and Swing
Flexibility is one of the most overlooked aspects of golf performance, yet it directly impacts every element of your swing. A golfer with limited flexibility cannot make a full shoulder turn, generate maximum power, or maintain consistent positions throughout the swing arc. The result is compensatory movements that reduce accuracy, distance, and increase injury risk. … Read more
