Whistling Straits Hole 17: How to Play the Pinched Nerve
A complete strategy guide to Whistling Straits hole 17, the Pete Dye par 3 nicknamed Pinched Nerve. Wind, clubbing, aim lines, and recovery play.
Matt Callcott-Stevens
Miracle at Medinah: The 2012 Ryder Cup Comeback
How José María Olazábal’s Europe came back from 10-6 down at Medinah to win the 2012 Ryder Cup 14½-13½ — match-by-match, the tactics, and the legacy.
Carnoustie Hole 18: How to Play the Barry Burn
A strategic guide to Carnoustie’s 18th hole — the Barry Burn, the tee shot decision, the approach, and what Van de Velde’s 1999 collapse teaches us.
Forward Shaft Lean: How to Compress Your Irons Like a Pro
Forward shaft lean is the difference between weak iron shots and tour-quality compression. Here is what it is, what kills it, and 5 drills to train it.
Hogan’s Glass Pane Drill For Swing Plane
Ben Hogan’s pane of glass image is one of the most effective swing-plane drills ever written. Here is how to set it up, run it, and avoid the four mistakes that turn the visualization into a new fault.
Urethane vs Surlyn Golf Balls: Cover Materials Explained
Cover material drives more spin difference than swing technique can. Here is what urethane and Surlyn actually do, who needs which, and the three-shot self-test.
The Towel Under Arms Drill: Build Swing Connection
The towel under arms drill is one of the simplest, most effective drills for fixing slices, thin strikes, and chicken-wing releases. Here is how to use it correctly.
Jack Nicklaus 1986 Masters: A Final-Round Masterpiece
How Jack Nicklaus won the 1986 Masters at 46 with a final-round 65 and a back-nine 30 that remains the most famous closing nine in tournament history.
The Impact Bag Drill: A Complete How-To Guide
The impact bag drill teaches the geometry of a tour-level strike — shaft lean, flat lead wrist, open hips. Here is how to set it up, what to feel, and a four-week progression.
Pinehurst No. 2: How to Play the Crowned Greens
Pinehurst No. 2 is defended not by length or water but by Donald Ross’s crowned greens. Here’s how the world’s best players strategise around them — and what a visiting amateur should practise first.
