At 6-foot-3, 235 pounds, Sepp Straka could easily be mistaken for a tight end and not an emerging PGA Tour star. The 30-year-old Georgia alum is definitely one of the more imposing figures in pro golf. Yet despite his tall, muscular physique, Straka’s driving game relies more on accuracy than power. Through mid-July, Straka ranked Read more…
The more I learn about the life and career of Bobby Jones, the more I’m staggered at how remarkably ahead of his time he was. Jones was a truly brilliant man; a golfing genius by any definition. And his impact on the game can still be felt today. Which is perhaps fitting, because that’s the Read more…
Everyone knows where their good shots are going, but knowing where your bad shots will go is critical to scoring, especially when you’re not hitting the ball well.
Sept. 10, 2023 marks what would’ve been Arnold Palmer’s 94th birthday. The King, who passed away in 2016, is still sorely missed. But because of his passion for the game throughout his career, his legacy lives on. Palmer was an active contriubtor throughout his life, and taking the opportunity to look back into the Golf Read more…
Most golfers think the only way to make the ball go up is to lift the ball into the air. This mistaken idea can make chip shots off downslopes very scary.
The importance of having a pre-shot routine is often discussed (as we did on a past episode of Golf IQ), but there is another process that elite golfers go through before each approach shot. If you get to your ball, laser the distance, pull a club and step in, you’re missing an essential step to Read more…