Matt Callcott-Stevens The pump drill is one of the simplest, most effective ways to rebuild your downswing sequence and cure an over-the-top move. By rehearsing the transition in slow motion before you swing, you teach your body to drop the club into the slot and deliver it from the inside. Here is exactly how to do the … Read more
Gear effect explains why off-center golf shots curve back toward target. Learn the physics, how it differs by club, and how to use it.
A flyer lie strips backspin from your shot, sending the ball farther than expected. Learn what causes a flyer, how to spot one, and how to adjust your club and swing.
The buildup to the 154th Open Championship just got a headline act. The R&A has confirmed that reigning Champion Golfer of the Year Scottie Scheffler will headline a brand-new exhibition event — the inaugural Heroes Classic — at Royal Birkdale on Tuesday, July 14, just two days before the year’s final major gets underway on … Read more
Lucas Glover and Lee Hodges share the 54-hole lead at the storm-delayed 2026 John Deere Classic, with a stacked chase pack one shot back.
Learn how to hit a driving iron with the right setup, ball position, and swing feel for a low, controlled ball flight that holds tight fairways and cuts wind.
Spin loft is one of the most important concepts in golf that most amateurs have never heard of. It quietly governs how far your shots fly, how much they spin, and whether you compress the ball or catch it thin. Understand spin loft and you understand why good ball-strikers hit it so consistently. This guide … Read more
Learning how to chip in golf is one of the fastest ways to lower your scores. A crisp chip turns a missed green into an easy par, while poor chipping leads to wasted strokes and frustration. This guide covers the correct setup, a repeatable technique, which club to use, how to control distance, and the … Read more
The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club (July 9-12) draws Scheffler, McIlroy and six of the world’s top ten before The Open at Royal Birkdale.
The fairway bunker shot is one of golf’s most nerve-testing moments: you need clean contact and real distance, not a soft splash out. In this guide you’ll learn how to read the lie, pick the right club, set up for ball-first contact, and swing with a quiet lower body—plus drills and on-course strategy to turn … Read more
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