Golf Fundamentals & Techniques

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

From Range Confidence to First-Tee Ready: A Weekly Practice Plan That Actually Works

From Range Confidence to First-Tee Ready: A Weekly Practice Plan That Actually Works

Most golfers practice technique endlessly but never structure sessions around scoring. Here's a five-day framework that bridges the gap between range comfort and on-course results.

Why Clubface Control Might Be Your Ball-Striking Missing Link

Why Clubface Control Might Be Your Ball-Striking Missing Link

Struggling with slices and inconsistent contact? The fix might not be your swing path — it's likely your clubface position during the downswing.

The Two-Ball Fantasy: Why Your Solo Scoring Experiment Won't Count

The Two-Ball Fantasy: Why Your Solo Scoring Experiment Won't Count

Playing white ball versus yellow ball alone on the course sounds clever, but the Rules of Handicapping have something to say about it.

A Two-Tee Drill That Actually Works for Fixing Your Swing Plane

A Two-Tee Drill That Actually Works for Fixing Your Swing Plane

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dr. Alison Curdt shares a dead-simple checkpoint that reveals whether your club is too steep or too shallow at P3.

The Mind After Victory: How Tour Players Navigate Success's Weight

The Mind After Victory: How Tour Players Navigate Success's Weight

Sports psychologist Julie Elion reveals how PGA Tour players like Wyndham Clark and J.J. Spaun handle the psychological burden that follows career-defining wins.

The Quest for Forgiving Wedges: When Touch Meets Technology

The Quest for Forgiving Wedges: When Touch Meets Technology

Golf enthusiasts debate which wedges offer the most forgiveness around the green, balancing precision with playability for everyday players.

The Simple Setup Fix That Could Transform Your Drives

The Simple Setup Fix That Could Transform Your Drives

A common ball position mistake may be sabotaging your tee shots. Here's the straightforward adjustment that can eliminate your slice.

When DIY Club Building Goes Wrong: Lessons from a Forum Confession

When DIY Club Building Goes Wrong: Lessons from a Forum Confession

A GolfWRX member's brutally honest account of building ill-fitted clubs offers valuable lessons for anyone considering the DIY route.

The Art of the Pitch: Five Methods That Transform Your Short Game

The Art of the Pitch: Five Methods That Transform Your Short Game

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares techniques to improve your pitch shots through better setup, ground interaction, and distance calibration.

Padraig Harrington's Mega Lesson of Don'ts: What Every Golfer Should Unlearn

Padraig Harrington's Mega Lesson of Don'ts: What Every Golfer Should Unlearn

The three-time major winner flips conventional wisdom on its head, explaining why some of golf's most sacred advice might be holding you back.

From Range to Fairway: Taking Your Practice Game to the Course

From Range to Fairway: Taking Your Practice Game to the Course

As courses reach peak summer condition, here's how to translate those range sessions into lower scores when it matters most.

Finding the Perfect Irons for the Senior Golfer in Your Life

Finding the Perfect Irons for the Senior Golfer in Your Life

Helping an aging golfer find the right irons is an act of love. Here's what the community recommends for players 80 and beyond.