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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

There was a time when the only way to improve your golf swing was to stand on a practice tee with an instructor beside you. Whilst that remains one of the finest ways to learn the game, the modern golfer now has another excellent option: online swing analysis. Over the past several years, remote coaching has become one of the fastest-growing segments of golf instruction. Better cameras, high-speed video, and easy-to-use technology mean that golfers can now receive meaningful,

There is a question I'm asked surprisingly often. "How do I know if you're the right coach for me?" My answer usually catches people off guard. "You don't... not until we've had a conversation. And it's entirely possible I'm not." That may sound like an odd thing for a golf professional to say, but it's the truth. Choosing a golf instructor is rather like choosing a doctor, a personal trainer, or even a tailor. Qualifications matter. Experience matters. Results certainly matt

One of the most common misconceptions in golf is that better golf comes from a better swing. While there is certainly truth in that, I'd argue that many golfers are trying to solve the wrong problem altogether. A great bag is the best way to protect your investment in clubs. Week after week, I see players struggling with shots that were difficult before they even addressed the ball. They're using clubs that don't fit their game, carrying clubs they don't trust, or trying to h

Every July, something rather remarkable happens in San Diego. The 2026 Junior World Championships will take place at Torrey Pines from July 5-9, 2026. While much of the golfing world is focused on the professional tours, sponsorship deals, and the endless chatter surrounding world rankings, thousands of miles away from many of golf's traditional power centres, the future of the game quietly gathers along the California coast. The Junior World

There are few places in golf that manage to feel both brutally honest and gloriously scenic at the same time, but the Torrey Pines North Course is exactly that sort of contradiction wrapped in coastal California sunshine. From the first tee, you are reminded that this is not a course that flatters poor decisions. It is, however, a course that rewards thoughtful ones—and in my book, that is the hallmark of a proper championship test, even when it isn’t hosting a U.S. Open. The

One of the greatest developments in golf instruction over the past decade has been the arrival of affordable launch monitor technology and home golf simulators. Not long ago, only tour professionals and elite academies had access to detailed swing and ball-flight data. Today, dedicated golfers can build a remarkably effective practice facility right in their own back garden. Whether you're looking to improve your game during the winter months, squeeze in practice after work,

Most golfers spend a tremendous amount of time thinking about drivers, irons, putters, and golf balls. Yet one of the most overlooked pieces of equipment in the game is something you put on before you ever step onto the first tee. Your clothing. When it comes to golf clothes, comfort and layering are crucial. After decades of teaching golfers of every ability, from complete beginners to accomplished tournament players, I can tell you that comfort has a direct impact on perfor

Golf instruction has evolved dramatically over the past twenty years. When I first began teaching, lessons were largely built around observation, experience, and a healthy amount of educated guesswork. While those skills remain vital today, modern technology has given instructors the ability to measure, analyse, and communicate information with a level of precision that was once unimaginable. Two pieces of technology have become indispensable in my coaching: V1 Sports Swing A

There has never been a more exciting time to be involved in golf instruction. When I first began teaching, much of the lesson consisted of observation, experience, and a trained eye. A good instructor could identify faults in a swing through years of study and thousands of hours spent on the lesson tee. While those skills remain invaluable today, technology has transformed how we understand and improve the golf swing. Among the most important advancements in modern coaching a

For the better part of four years, LIV Golf has been the story that dominated professional golf. It split friendships, divided fans, altered careers, and forced the PGA Tour to rethink its entire business model. Now, as we move through 2026, it appears the great experiment may be approaching its final chapter. Jon Rahm, what's his next step if LIV Golf ends? Reports that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) will end its financial backing after the 2026 season have sent

Rick E's surgical path through Golf There are golfers who measure progress in shots gained, handicaps, or trophies on a mantelpiece, and then there are those whose relationship with the game runs a good deal deeper than any scorecard can properly explain. Rick E. falls firmly into the latter category. If you were to glance at his golfing résumé in isolation, you might see a familiar arc: a player who started out recreationally, found purpose through instruction, worked his wa