PUTTING
Top player shares his 5% mis-hit rule—every golfer needs to know it
Matt Fitzpatrick knows his numbers—he knows them better than anybody else on tour. He's tracked them religiously since his days as an amateur golfer. He knows that when he's off, he's two yards ...
How much grip pressure to apply during the golf swing
Every person reading this has, presumably, heard the phrase “grip it and rip” when it comes to hitting the golf ball. But does the saying actually hold true, or is it time to rethink the a ...
Ben Crenshaw: Here’s how to hit 3 different types of flop shots
olf instruction is ever-evolving, but the best advice stands the test of time. In GOLF.com’s new series, Timeless Tips, we’re highlighting some of the greatest advice teachers and players ...
One of the best bunker players ever shares his most trusted feel
There's no shot which gives golfers more trouble than the basic bunker shot.
It's a real round-killer for most golfers, and a skill which requires lots of subtle, but important, adjustments to your t ...
Short-sided in a greenside bunker? Here’s how to get up and down
Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challe ...
Does this red-hot putter live up to the hype? | Proving Ground
Welcome to GOLF.com’s ClubTest Proving Ground, where managing equipment editor Jonathan Wall and senior equipment editor Ryan Barath put the latest designs and groundbreaking technology in the e ...
Great learning experience for Tiger Woods' son, Charlie, in first U.S. Open qualifier
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Charlie Woods pumped his fists and looked relieved as his 15-foot birdie putt disappeared into the cup at the fifth hole Thursday at the Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.
Wo ...
Can a virtual brick wall cure your slice? Golftec brings new technology to old-school learning
Sometimes the best instruction is so simple it could teach a reasonably intelligent dog to execute a high draw (see the molded grip), and sometimes, especially in the modern era of deep-dive analytics ...
Major winner: A good feel to fix this slice-causing backswing mistake
f you struggle with a slice, there's a good chance you can spot why the moment you start your swing.
Why? Because it's one of the most common mistakes slicers make. They set up to the golf ba ...
Scottie Scheffler has the craziest footwork in golf. Here’s why it works
cottie Scheffler is the best male golfer on the planet at the moment — and it’s not particularly close. Over the last month he’s won the Players Championship, the Arnold Palmer Invit ...