The instruction stories golfers relied on most in 2025 — our most-read coaching and how-to articles of the year.
I never noticed how many pros do this – until I started looking
A few years ago I noticed Tiger Woods doing something interesting, so I wrote about it. In short, before every shot he hit, he would carefully roll the golf ball so the logo was positioned at the back. It was clear that he was using the logo as a kind of target, both to look at and hit with his clubhead during his swing.
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10 tips nobody tells you about becoming a scratch golfer
The allure of becoming a scratch golfer is strong among the amateur ranks. It’s the ultimate goal for lots of golfers, and a kind of universal sign of respect.
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One easy adjustment to hit your driver longer – maybe a lot longer
I see two common issues when amateurs try to hit the ball further with the driver, and both have to do with the length of the backswing.
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Adam Scott started this grip check trend. Now other pros are doing it
Was it an earth-shattering scoop? Admittedly, no. But it was interesting to golf swing nerds at the time, and it turns out, the start of things to come.
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He’s the most accurate driver on the PGA Tour – this is his basic advice for you
You won’t find a more diligent player on the range than Aaron Rai. And last year, you couldn’t find a straighter one, either.
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The short game move pros trust – and amateurs don’t know exists
The secret to great chipping lies in controlling your swing’s low point. It’s a topic that has sparked heated debates among teachers, and a skill pros have mastered. They know how to dial in their low point and move it around on command.
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3 things you should think about right before you hit your shot – pros explain why
What’s a normal number of things to be thinking over the ball?
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It’s called a 2-to-1 backswing. New tech shows great players have it
If you’ve ever looked at a map, you’ve probably noticed all those little squares arranged as a grid. Each of those squares denotes a specific location – exact co-ordinates you can reference to communicate exactly where someone or something is.
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This is the biggest swing mistake for 17% of golfers – even pros stress about it
Listen to pros talk about their golf swing enough and you’ll hear them talk about the importance of turning through the ball with their body.
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Are you bad at chipping? This new study may explain why
It’s something you see often around PGA Tour chipping greens – a golfer chipping with only their right hand.
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