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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.

John Deere Classic 2026: Spieth Chases Open Ticket

July 10, 2026July 1, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Jordan Spieth returns to TPC Deere Run — the site of his first PGA Tour win — as the 2026 John Deere Classic tees off, two weeks before The Open at Royal Birkdale.

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Golf Ball Position: A Complete Setup Guide

July 13, 2026July 1, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Where to play the ball for every club, from driver to wedge, and how ball position controls contact, launch, and start direction.

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Flat Lead Wrist: The Key to Pure Ball Striking

June 30, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

A flat lead wrist squares the clubface and compresses your irons. Learn what it is, how to check yours, and the best drills to train this key position.

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Angle of Attack in Golf, Explained Simply

June 27, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Angle of attack in golf decides whether you hit up or down at impact. Learn the ideal numbers for each club, how to measure it, and drills to improve.

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Smash Factor in Golf: How to Boost Ball Speed

June 27, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Smash factor measures how efficiently you turn clubhead speed into ball speed. Learn the ideal numbers by club and how to improve yours for more distance.

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Launch Angle in Golf: How to Optimize It

July 2, 2026June 26, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Launch angle controls your carry distance and ball flight. Learn what it is, what affects it, optimal numbers by club, and how to dial yours in.

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Golf Ball Compression Explained

July 9, 2026June 26, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

What golf ball compression means, how it interacts with your swing speed, and how to match the right ball to your game.

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X-Factor Golf Swing: Build Power and Coil

July 8, 2026June 26, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Learn what the X-Factor is in the golf swing, the science behind why it creates power, how to measure yours, and drills to build more coil safely.

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How to Stop Flipping in Golf: Drills and Fixes

July 6, 2026June 25, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Flipping is one of th A cupped lead wrist is one of the biggest causes of flipping, so it is worth pairing this with our guide to the flat lead wrist and how to train it. Flipping is often a contact problem in disguise. Dialing in your golf ball position so the club strikes the … Read more

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How to Hit a Bump and Run in Golf

July 1, 2026June 25, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Learn how to hit a bump and run: the right club, setup, putting-style stroke, a landing-spot method, and drills for crisp, repeatable greenside contact.

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