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Matt CallcottMatt Callcott-Stevens

Matt Callcott-Stevens has traversed the fairways of golf courses across Africa, Europe, Latin and North America over the last 29 years. His passion for the sport drove him to try his hand writing about the game, and 8 years later, he has not looked back. Matt has tested and reviewed thousands of golf equipment products since 2015, and uses his experience to help you make astute equipment decisions.

Early Extension in Golf: What It Is and How to Fix It

July 10, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Early extension is a common swing fault where the hips thrust toward the ball and you lose posture. Learn the causes, warning signs, and drills to fix it.

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ISCO Championship: Glover Ties for Lead With 63

July 10, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Lucas Glover birdied his last two holes for a 63 to join a four-way tie atop the PGA Tour’s ISCO Championship at Hurstbourne after Round 1.

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Connection in the Golf Swing: How to Fix It

July 10, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Connection in the golf swing keeps your arms and body moving as one. Learn why it matters and the drills to build it for consistent, powerful strikes.

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How to Shift Your Weight in the Golf Swing

July 10, 2026July 9, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Learn how to shift your weight in the golf swing with clear stages, common faults, and simple drills to add power and strike your irons pure.

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Anthony Kim’s Wild Comeback Earns an ESPY Nod

July 9, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Anthony Kim’s improbable return from a 16-year title drought has earned him a 2026 ESPY nomination for Best Comeback Athlete.

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Golf Club Offset Explained: Straighter Shots and Feel

July 9, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Golf club offset is one of the most misunderstood design features in the bag, yet it quietly shapes how straight, high, and forgiving your shots are. In this guide you’ll learn exactly what offset is, how it is measured, how it influences ball flight, which clubs use it, and how to decide whether more or … Read more

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The Swoosh Drill: Add Speed to Your Golf Swing

July 9, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

If you want free distance without swinging harder, the swoosh drill is one of the simplest ways to find it. This classic training move teaches you to deliver maximum clubhead speed where it counts: at and just past impact. In this guide you will learn what the swoosh drill is, why it works, how to … Read more

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L.A.B. Golf Just Dropped an Uncrustables Putter

July 9, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

L.A.B. Golf and Uncrustables launched a limited-edition putter collab. Here is what it is, the zero-torque tech behind it, and whether it should change your putting.

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How to Chip From a Tight Lie in Golf

July 9, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Learning how to chip from a tight lie is one of the fastest ways to lower your scores around the green. When the ball sits on hard, bare, or closely mown turf, there is no cushion of grass to help, and the smallest mistake produces a thin skull or a chunk. This guide covers the … Read more

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The Coin Drill in Golf: Crisp Ball-Striking

July 8, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

The coin drill trains crisp, ball-first contact with nothing but a spare coin. Learn the setup, the feel, variations for chipping and full swings, and drills.

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