Golf Digest published its first article on how to play this magnificent and infuriating game in the spring of 1950. Fittingly, it was titled “How to putt.” Can’t get that right, the editors must have figured, and there’s no sense in learning the rest. But since that time, the rest has been covered in this Read more…
At the conclusion of this year’s Wells Fargo Championship, having competed in seven PGA Tour events, Tiger Woods ranked 206th on tour in fairway accuracy (51 percent). Early-season performances like at the Farmers Insurance Open, where he hit only 17 fairways in four rounds, contributed a lot to his ranking and aren’t indicative of what Read more…
Not only is it important to hold a golf club correctly if you want to generate power and allow it to “release” through the impact zone, it also reduces the stress placed on the joints of the arm.
This year’s Ryder Cup is 1985 revisited, with the formula for success unchanged. If Europe is to win this Ryder Cup, the leading players are almost certainly going to have to step up. History says it is so.
After winning the Farmers Insurance Open earlier this year for his sixth PGA Tour victory, Max Homa reflected on his rapid rise during the past few years, saying “Sometimes you’re just one swing thought away from being good again.” Though us amateurs are not one swing thought away from ticking off six tour titles, finding Read more…
Watch a slow-motion breakdown of Tony Finau’s driver swing with top-rated golf instructor David Leadbetter.
Fix your iron contact with this simple practice drill Many golfers are sacrificing power and consistency with their irons—and you probably are, too. According to Golf Digest 50 Best Teacher Erika Larkin, the best way to become a proficient iron player is to learn to control the low point of your swing. Not only will Read more…
Who’s the best driver, iron player, putter? We identified the best pros in several facets of the game. Here they share their secrets.
David Leadbetter analyses Hideki Matsuyama’s unique driver swing and shares what you can learn from it.
David Leadbetter analyses Sergio Garcia’s unique driver swing and shares what you can learn from it.
David Leadbetter analyzes Louis Oosthuizen’s unique driver swing and shares what you can learn from it.
David Leadbetter analyses Daniel Berger’s unique driver swing and shares what you can learn from it.
Watch a slow-motion breakdown of the sweetest swing in golf with top-rated golf instructor David Leadbetter.
David Leadbetter analyzes Scottie Scheffler’s unique driver swing and shares what you can learn from it.
David Leadbetter analyzes Brooks Koepka’s powerful driver swing and shares what you can learn from it.
Watch a slow-motion breakdown of Justin Thomas’ driver swing with top-rated golf instructor David Leadbetter.