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Walk onto any driving range on a Saturday morning and you'll see plenty of golfers hitting golf balls. What you won't see nearly as often is golfers actually practising. There is an enormous difference. One golfer will arrive with a large bucket, pull driver after driver, hit a hundred balls in an hour, and leave feeling satisfied because they've "put the work in." Another golfer might hit only forty balls, change clubs frequently, rehearse every shot, evaluate each result, a

Few phrases in golf instruction are heard more often than, "You're coming over the top." It's a common diagnosis, but rarely is it explained in a way that helps golfers understand what it actually means—or, more importantly, how to fix it. As a PGA Professional, I've seen golfers spend years trying to "drop the club into the slot" or force an inside swing path, only to become more frustrated. The truth is that coming over the top is usually a reaction to something that happen

One of the most common questions I hear from golfers isn't about swing mechanics or equipment. It's much simpler: "How often should I be taking golf lessons?" The answer might surprise you. It isn't every week. It isn't once a year. And it certainly isn't only when your game falls apart. The right lesson schedule depends on your goals, your available practice time, and where you are in your golfing journey. The Biggest Mistake Golfers Make Many golfers book a lesson after sho

If I had a dollar for every golfer who told me, "I just need to stop slicing it," I'd probably be writing this from the clubhouse at St Andrews. The slice is, without question, the most common ball flight problem in amateur golf. It robs you of distance, accuracy, confidence, and enjoyment. The good news? A slice isn't a mystery. It's a predictable result of what the clubface and club path are doing at impact. Once you understand why the ball curves, you're already halfway to

One of the questions I often ask new students is a very simple one: "When was the last time you replaced your golf glove?" The answer is usually accompanied by a sheepish smile. Golfers are wonderfully enthusiastic about buying the latest driver, chasing another ten yards with a new golf ball, or upgrading to the newest rangefinder. Yet the one piece of equipment they use on every full swing often gets completely overlooked. Your golf glove. It might seem like a small detail,

If ever there was a reminder that The Open Championship remains golf's finest examination, Royal Birkdale provided it this week. Links golf has a wonderful habit of stripping away reputation. It doesn't care how many PGA Tour victories you've accumulated, how far you hit a driver, or how many statistical categories you lead. It simply asks one question over four days: "Can you adapt?" This year's answer came from Ryan Fox. Ryan Fox wins the Claret Jug! At 39 years of age, the

Every month, I write a blog post recapping the last month on the PGA Tour, and preview the month ahead. If ever there was a month that reminded us why professional golf remains such a fascinating game, June was it. As professionals, we spend countless hours speaking to our pupils about patience, preparation and trusting the process. June's PGA Tour offered a masterclass in precisely those qualities. There were moments of brilliance, moments of heartbreak, and more than enough

The school holidays are a wonderful time for young golfers. There are fewer homework deadlines, longer evenings, and—most importantly—more opportunities to spend meaningful time outdoors. While many children see summer as a chance to relax, it can also be the period where a golfer makes their biggest leap forward. One of the greatest misconceptions in junior golf is that improvement only happens during formal lessons. Nothing could be further from the truth. As coaches, we ce

There are golf courses that overwhelm you with spectacle, and then there are golf courses that quietly remind you why you fell in love with the game in the first place. Rancho Bernardo Inn sits firmly in the latter category. Nestled amongst mature eucalyptus, towering palms and beautifully maintained gardens, this classic San Diego layout doesn't shout for your attention. Instead, it earns your respect one hole at a time. As a golf professional, I'm often asked which courses