David leadbetter

September 10th, 2025

It’s an important backswing move – you can spot it in Scottie Scheffler’s swing

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June 24th, 2025

A Quest For Perfection

When David Leadbetter met a student of equal intensity Editor’s note: In June 1985, instructor David Leadbetter teamed with Nick Faldo. Faldo willingly suffered through a difficult transition period that threatened to derail his career. But under Leadbetter’s steady guidance, the fiercely determined Faldo won the 1987 Open Championship and then five more majors. The Read more…

March 27th, 2025

Dave Pelz, renowned short-game coach and innovator, dies at 85

Dave Pelz, a former NASA scientist, became a noted short-game teacher to dozens of tour pros and an inventor of numerous short-game training aids that helped everyday players. He passed away on Sunday at his home in Texas.

September 24th, 2024

DIY Golf Lessons

You don’t need an instructor (like me) to fix these common issues

August 11th, 2024

Road to the Hall of Fame: The trials and triumphs of Lydia Ko’s career

There have been many triumphs and some difficult times, too. Here’s a look back at the six eras of Ko’s run to the LPGA Hall of Fame.

The way you hold the club might be costing you a bunch of yards

August 3rd, 2024

The way you hold the club might be costing you distance

May 25th, 2024

This simple drill with a bath towel can solve your short-putting woes

This is the key to start nailing those gimme putts that you can’t seem to sink.

September 30th, 2023

Elbow or wrist bothering you? Check your golf glove (this might be the issue)

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.

April 15th, 2021

Coil, don’t turn: It’s key to 20 more metres off the tee

If you’re looking to pick up some extra distance, what you do with your feet in the backswing is just as important.

December 10th, 2020

US Women’s Open 2020: A more fun, natural approach has Lydia Ko contending again

Ko hasn’t won a tournament since 2018 and earlier this season she fell outside the top 50 in the world ranking for the first time since her first year as a professional.