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Troubleshooting Golf Shots

Diagnose and fix your most frustrating shot problems. From slicing and hooking to fat shots, shanks, and distance control issues, these troubleshooting guides explain exactly what’s causing each miss and give you practical drills to fix it on the range.

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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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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What Is a Flyer Lie in Golf? How to Play It

July 5, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

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.

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How to Play Uneven Lies in Golf: Slope-by-Slope Guide

July 3, 2026 by Clint McCormick

Uphill, downhill, ball above or below your feet: the setup changes, club adjustments, and aim corrections every sloping lie in golf demands.

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How to Stop Casting the Golf Club: Causes and Fixes

July 2, 2026 by Clint McCormick

Casting the golf club drains your speed and compression. Learn how to spot it on video, what causes it, and five drills that fix the early release.

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How to Hit a Fairway Bunker Shot

July 1, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

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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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 Bunker Shot: Greenside Sand Guide

July 1, 2026June 17, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Master the greenside bunker shot with the splash technique: setup, step-by-step method, distance control, drills, and fixes for common sand mistakes.

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How to Stop Swaying in the Golf Swing

July 9, 2026June 14, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Swaying in the golf swing — sliding your hips and torso away from the target on the backswing instead of rotating — is one of the most common causes of inconsistent contact. It drains power, produces fat and thin shots, and makes timing nearly impossible. This guide explains what swaying is, why it happens, how … Read more

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How to Fix the Chicken Wing in Golf

June 17, 2026June 14, 2026 by Matt Callcott-Stevens

Learn what causes the chicken wing in golf, how to diagnose it, and five drills to train a long, powerful release for more distance and accuracy.

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