Considering the level of his competition over his last five starts, the results are truly impressive. Since mid-May, Xander Schauffele has finished second in the signature Wells Fargo Championship, won the PGA Championship, placed eighth in the signature Memorial, and last week tied for eighth in the U.S. Open. For the season, the San Diegan Read more…
Synchronicity is one of the most important aspects of a good golf swing. It’s going to be really difficult to hit quality shots if your upper body is leading the way in the downswing or if your arms are working independently of your body, like I’m showing in the photo above. Those are common amateur Read more…
Golf Games Explained is exactly what it sounds like. You want to mix it up and try something new for once? Well, someone has to do the thankless work of playing different golf formats and telling you if it’s worth it. You can thank me later. It is and always will be the most standard Read more…
This article first appeared in Low Net, a weekly newsletter written for the average golfer, by an average golfer. To get Low Net each week, sign up for Golf Digest+. Have a topic you want me to explore? Send me an email and I’ll do my best to dive in. A few years ago, Golf Read more…
A while back, after doing an exhaustive study of how elite players strike a ball on the turf, former pro golfer Bobby Clampett, now an instructor, found that the swing bottom of the best players is up to four inches in front of the ball! You read that right. Four inches. Their irons descend into Read more…
Long before YouTube Golf became a big deal, the Bryan Bros were pioneers in the space. Heck, that article I just linked to is 10 years old. I’m amazed the link even still works. Anyway, while both Wesley Bryan and George Bryan are still very much pursuing their tour pro careers—Wesley finished runner-up in the Read more…
The week-in, week-out experience for most tour players is a dart-throwing contest. They see the target, calculate the number they want to hit, and try to land it as close to that number as possible. With the soft fairways and greens on tour, drivers may not roll out more than 10 yards; irons, maybe only Read more…
They were called Konica Minolta Swing Vision. You probably remember them, too. And they were my favorite part of golf broadcasts growing up. These sub-90 second segments narrated by Peter Kostis gave a drive-by analysis on a relevant player’s golf swing. What they do well; what in their move is unique. It helped me understand Read more…
Bryson DeChambeau launched into celebration mode after making that final three-footer at Pinehurst No. 2 to win the U.S. Open, but then quickly pleaded with the crowd to quiet down. His playing partner, Matthieu Pavon, still had to finish. It was a nice gesture by DeChambeau, especially because many fans were curious why Pavon hadn’t Read more…
I spent a good three months worrying about all the possible disasters that could derail this experiment, including versions of the one that happened. Some days I preemptively cursed the editors who dreamed up the concept: How can a professional caddie help an average player like me, a guy who has broken 80 once in Read more…
This week’s Travelers Championship is pretty tough timing for the top golfers and the world, who have played in the U.S. Open and the Memorial the past two weeks. But for Scottie Scheffler, it’s particularly brutal. Sure, it’s a lot of high-level golf in a short period of time, but more than that, it’s heading Read more…
When I started coaching on the PGA Tour 15 years ago, players who were dedicated to physical training were in the definite minority. Now, there’s no way you can survive long-term on tour—or expect to emerge as a young player—unless you have a plan for fitness securely in place. The culture of the PGA Tour—from Read more…
Have you ever felt claustrophobic on a golf course? It’s easy for the walls to feel like they are closing in. Did you see what happened to Rory on Sunday at the U.S. Open? Wait until you experience Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Wash. The host venue for this week’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship owns Read more…
Hitting balls side by side were Harris English (90-1) and J.T. Poston (80-1) on Wednesday morning prior to the start of the Travelers Championship. Two players the average fan could get easily confused if they only saw them play once or twice. Tall and lean, both Sea Island residents, each has a putting stroke envied Read more…
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