Articles by Jason Baile with Ron Kaspriske

August 24th, 2025

Big dogleg off the tee? Here’s when you should play the curve (and when you shouldn’t)

The swing adjustments for driving on a hole that curves one way or the other occur primarily in your setup.

August 15th, 2025

Whether it’s first-tee anxiety or pressure on the 18th, here’s how to hit a good drive

The first tee shot of the day and the last tee shot of the day seem like two very different challenges, but if you’re the typical amateur golfer, they’re a lot more similar than you might think.

August 10th, 2025

Going with an iron or fairway wood off the tee? Here’s how to use them

Congratulations. Attempting to tee off with a club other than a driver means you’re actually thinking about course management instead of mindlessly banging something down the fairway. The question you now have to ask is, what club makes the most sense? I can see where a fairway wood might be tempting as it blends the Read more…

August 2nd, 2025

Need to draw one off the tee? Or fade it? Follow these steps

Being able to curve a drive on command is one of the most useful shots in golf. It can help you navigate doglegs, play away from penalty areas and counter the effects of wind. Many pros favor one type of shot shape over another, but make no mistake, if they have to shape their tee Read more…

July 28th, 2025

How to bomb one or just keep it in play

Though the differences might be difficult to spot on TV, tour pros make changes to their setup and swing depending on the goal of a particular tee shot. If they’re trying to go for a par 5 in two, how they swing the driver is going to differ from what they do to make sure Read more…

July 12th, 2025

The real secret to chipping with a hybrid

For you golf-history buffs, the photo above is of Todd Hamilton at the 2004 Open Championship. You might recall that en route to his victory, he often hit bump-and-run-type shots from off the green with a hybrid. It was one of the first times that shot was in golf’s spotlight, and more than two decades later, Read more…

July 4th, 2025

Drop it on a dime

There’s something so satisfying about successfully executing a flop or lob shot. It suggests a level of skill that you might not have ascended to. If you watch the pros hit them, you might think this is a shot that requires technical precision, great hand-eye coordination and a whole lotta guts. I think that might Read more…

July 3rd, 2025

Add this ‘stock’ chip shot to your bag

Many average golfers avoid chipping unless they have no other choice. I get it; I have no problem with you putting from off the green when there are no obstacles in front of you, or hitting a low, running chip with a lower-lofted club such as an 8-iron when you need to clear a small Read more…

June 8th, 2025

How to hit that high pitch that stops fast

Here’s a scenario you might find yourself in—and if you do, you really are limited in your options. Your ball is a fair distance from a middle or back pin, and there’s something in front of you that you have to carry (bunkers, water, deep rough, etc.). You need to play a shot where the Read more…

May 30th, 2025

Try this foolproof way to chip it close

There was a time when I went down a rabbit hole trying to learn a more advanced way of chipping. It wasn’t long before I returned to what I think is the simplest method of hitting greenside shots. Why make things more complicated to get the job done, right? Obviously, using a putter from just Read more…