Hanging back is one of those swing faults that can quietly sabotage your ball striking without you even realizing it. At first glance, everything may look fine — you turn, swing, and make contact. But the result tells a different story: thin shots, fat shots, loss of distance, or that frustrating feeling of not compressing…
Few swing faults plague amateur golfers as consistently as the over-the-top move. It’s responsible for slices, weak pulls, glancing contact, and frustration that can last for years if left unaddressed. While the term “over the top” is commonly heard on the range, many golfers don’t fully understand what causes it — or how to correct…
Maintaining posture throughout the golf swing is one of the most underrated keys to consistent ball striking. While many golfers focus on grip, stance, or takeaway, the ability to stay in your spine angle from setup through impact plays a massive role in how well you control the clubface, your swing path, and ultimately your…
One of the most common questions golfers ask is, “How far should I hit my 8 iron?” It sounds simple, but the answer varies widely depending on your skill level, swing speed, contact quality, and even the weather conditions on any given day. There’s no one-size-fits-all number. While one golfer might comfortably hit their 8…
What Is Lag and Why It Matters Lag is the angle created between the shaft of the golf club and your lead arm during the downswing. When this angle is maintained properly as you move toward impact, it stores potential energy — almost like a loaded spring — that gets released at the bottom of…
Resetting Your Expectations and Mindset Coming back to golf after a long layoff can be humbling. Whether you’ve been away due to injury, bad weather, a busy life, or just a loss of motivation, the first thing to address is your mindset. Too many golfers return expecting to swing like they did months ago —…
How Wind Affects the Golf Ball’s Flight When you’re out on the course and feel a strong breeze, your first thought might be, “This could cost me some distance.” But wind impacts much more than just how far your ball travels — it can affect the height of your shot, its direction, its spin rate,…
One of the most common swing faults in amateur golf begins during the transition — the moment your backswing ends and your downswing begins. This fraction of a second often determines whether you strike the ball cleanly or mishit it. For many players, it’s the difference between compressing an iron flush or hitting it thin,…
What is a Controlled Fade (and Why Use It?) A controlled fade is one of the most reliable and useful shots in golf—especially when you’re looking for consistency off the tee or need to maneuver around obstacles on the course. In simple terms, a fade is a shot that starts left of your target (for…
How to Hit Out of the Rough: Assessing Lies, Choosing the Right Club, and Making Smart Swings When your ball ends up in the rough, your approach must change—especially if you want to avoid costly mistakes. The thick, inconsistent grass around fairways and greens can grab your club, twist the face, and rob your shots…
