Gear Effect in Golf: Why Off-Center Hits Curve
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.
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.
Lie angle is the hidden reason well-struck shots miss. Learn how to test yours, read the signs of a bad fit, and get it adjusted.
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.
The towel drill is one of golf’s oldest and most effective training tools — and all it costs is a trip to your linen closet. In this guide, you’ll learn the three classic versions of the drill: the towel under the arms for connection, the towel behind the ball for pure contact, and the towel … Read more
Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the 2026 Open at Royal Birkdale and will miss all four majors in a year for the first time in his professional career.
Club path explained: how it pairs with face angle to create every draw, fade, and slice — plus drills to diagnose and change your path.
Face angle determines about 85% of where your ball starts. Learn what it is, how face-to-path creates draws and slices, how to measure yours, and the drills that fix it.