Golf Fundamentals & Techniques

Master golf fundamentals and techniques with our thorough guides — from swing drills to equipment care, rules, and handicapping.

What Fred Couples Can Teach You About Hitting Pure Irons

The silkiest swing in golf history reveals five timeless keys for iron accuracy that recreational players can adopt today.

The Great Iron Debate: How Much Do Game Improvement Clubs Really Help?

Golf forums are buzzing with a deceptively simple question: just how many shots do forgiving irons actually save you per round?

The Art of Team Golf: What the Presidents Cup Teaches Us About Playing Together

Team golf transforms the solitary game we love into something richer. Here's how attitude, chemistry, and momentum shape success when you're playing for more than yourself.

Feel the Sequence: Three Tour-Tested Drills That Could Transform Your Swing

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tony Ruggiero shares the same drills he uses with PGA Tour players—and they're surprisingly accessible for everyday golfers.

The Great Debate: Adding Length vs. Reshafting Your Irons

When your irons aren't performing, should you extend your existing shafts or invest in new ones? The golf community weighs in on this age-old fitting dilemma.

The Slide That's Stealing Your Strikes: A Course Writer's Take on the Fix

That lateral slide through your downswing might be the culprit behind your inconsistent contact. Here's a simple drill to find the rotation you're missing.

The Hidden Swing Metric That Reveals Your True Handicap Level

One overlooked data point at the top of your backswing tells instructors everything they need to know about your game.

The Art of Spin: Why Your Pitch Shots Aren't Checking (And How to Fix It)

Forget the hand tricks and fancy manipulations. True wedge spin comes from mastering the fundamentals of friction, contact, and setup.

Why Great Pitch Shots Start with the Strike: A Foundation Worth Mastering

Before you chase spin or perfect distance, master the strike. Here's how the best wedge players create consistent contact every time.

The Art of Escaping Sand: Why Your Bunker Game Might Need a Rethink

David Armitage, who literally wrote the book on bunker play, reveals why conventional sand technique fails most golfers — and what Seve Ballesteros taught him.

The Mental Game Revolution: Six Strategies That Actually Lower Your Scores

Sports psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe shares practical mental tools that help golfers shoot lower scores—no mystical flow state required.

10 Timeless Tips for Hitting Longer Drives That Still Work Today

From Seve's gathering motion to Greg Norman's light grip, these classic power tips from golf's legends can still add yards to your game.