One of the most critical elements of great putting is the ability to keep the putter head square through impact. While speed and green reading play massive roles in putting success, a misaligned or twisting putter face can send even the best-read putt offline. In this article, we’ll explore the science behind face angle at…
Stop Guessing Around the Green You’re standing just off the green with a scoring opportunity in front of you. You ask yourself the familiar question: “Should I putt this, chip it, or pitch it?” It’s a question every golfer faces multiple times a round, but most answer it with uncertainty. Too often, the wrong decision…
What is Overswinging? Have you ever watched your swing on video and noticed your club is nearly touching your back? Or maybe you’ve felt like you’re losing balance or control during your follow-through? Chances are, you might be overswinging. Overswinging is when your backswing extends too far, often collapsing your form, disrupting tempo, and making…
One Distance, Two Very Different Chip Shots Picture this: You’re 15 feet off the green with a straightforward pin position. One ball lies on a tight, closely mown patch of fairway. The other is nestled down in some juicy rough. Same distance to the hole—but two entirely different situations. A lot of golfers make the…
Think Like a Caddy to Lower Your Scores Tournament golf demands more than a solid swing—it requires a smart plan. The best players in the world don’t just show up and swing away; they rely on detailed strategies crafted with the help of their caddies. Every tee shot, layup, and approach is chosen with intention,…
Why Hitting Down Matters If you’ve ever watched a professional golfer strike an iron shot, you may have noticed something surprising—they take a divot after the ball. That’s because great iron shots come from hitting down on the ball, not trying to lift it into the air. This is one of the most misunderstood concepts…
Understanding Your 9 Iron Distance The 9 iron is one of the most versatile and reliable clubs in your bag—perfect for approach shots from 100 to 140 yards, depending on your skill level. But for many golfers, there’s a bit of mystery (and ego) surrounding how far they should be hitting their irons. Knowing your…
Why Reading the Green Before You Chip Changes Everything When most amateur golfers step up to a chip shot, they focus entirely on technique: ball position, club selection, and swing mechanics. But there’s a step that’s just as important—one the pros never skip—and it happens before you even grip the club: reading the green. Reading…
Why a Rangefinder Can Instantly Improve Your Game If you’ve ever guessed the distance to the pin and come up 20 yards short, you already know the value of a rangefinder. These compact devices give you fast, accurate yardages to help you make confident club selections and lower your scores. Whether you’re a beginner looking…
What It Looks Like When a Golfer Gets “Hot” You’ve seen it watching the PGA Tour. A player rattles off three birdies in a row, then makes another on the next par-5. Suddenly, they’re -4 over four holes and charging up the leaderboard. Every swing looks confident. Every putt looks like it’s going in. It’s…
