There is a dark side to golf strategy and every two years at the Ryder Cup, we see it. These are subtle tactics that spark controversy. They fuel resentment. And sometimes, they can even be enough to win you a point. This is gamesmanship: a series of strategies pro golfers use that are designed not Read more…
The majority of golfers play a slice off the tee, costing themselves valuable distance. The ball’s significant movement from left-to-right in the air (for right-handers) decreases distance due to the excessive amount of sidespin.
OK, let’s get the explanation for this image (above) out of the way. No, Gary Woodland is not seen here hitting a shot from the wrong green. This was his infamous chip on the 17th hole at Pebble Beach during the final round of the 2019 U.S. Open—a tournament he won, if you recall. We Read more…
Mark Blackburn was voted No. 1 by his peers on Golf Digest’s 2026-’27 ranking of The 50 Best Teachers in America. In this series, “What the Pros Do That You Don’t,” Blackburn highlights the key adjustments that tour players make to play the right shot at the right time. The first question pros ask themselves Read more…
As a former college golfer and current perpetual zero-point-something handicapper, our man chatted with some of the other scratch markers in the Golf Digest office for some tips you may find helpful.
When their side bend is insignificant or incorrect, you can pretty much bet the golfer is going to make poor contact with the ball and the flight will likely be a slice or a pull (those two mis-hits are related).
Scottie Scheffler does a lot of things well (obviously) including one thing nobody talks about. He doesn’t miss to the right very often. Scottie misses the fairway 37 percent of the time, and when he does, here’s how his left-right rough misses break down: Left rough tendency: 14.38% (108th least on tour) Right rough tendency: Read more…
The topic of purposely putting away from a hole to show someone else in the group how his or her putt will break is a bit of a grey area for the Rules of Golf.
Welcome to Lie Detector, a Golf Digest+ series where we use an ultra-slow-motion camera to help you identify and properly execute shots from various lies. Different lies, whether they be in the fairway, rough or bunker, require different techniques, but first, you must get better at identifying the lie that you have. Have you ever Read more…
If you’re guilty of pulling a practice ball out from time to time, you might wonder if you’re running afoul of the rules in terms of potentially using a non-conforming golf ball. And what about those X-out balls you can get for $20 a dozen?
Performing well under pressure mostly comes down to preparation. Either you’ve put in the work to feel confident about your game—or you haven’t. That all said, there are some basic methods I use in my routine to promote making a confident swing. They relate to my breathing, backswing and how to commit to any yardage. Read more…
A simple check to see if you’re turning your hips enough on the backswing is to practise with a full-length mirror directly behind you and observe your legs at the top of the backswing.
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