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Diagnostics, drills, and weekly practice plans for 5–10 and 25 handicap golfers. Stop guessing what to fix next.
Drills & Technique
- Jun 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Why I Shank My Wedges (and the One Drill That Fixes It)
The shank is almost always a setup problem, not a swing problem. Here's the real cause, the drill that fixes it in 15 minutes, and how to keep it gone.
- Jul 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Chipping vs Pitching: When to Use Each
Amateurs almost always pick the wrong shot around the green. Here's the simple decision tree a coach uses, plus the one rule that beats every "feel" approach.
- Mar 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Pre-Shot Routine: The 30 Seconds That Actually Move Your Score
A consistent pre-shot routine is worth about 1.5 strokes per round for the average amateur. Here's the 30-second version that works for every club in the bag.
- May 1, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Does My Driver Go Left? A Diagnostic Tree
Driver going left has four common causes — face closed at impact, path too far in-to-out, grip too strong, or aim. Here's how to tell which is yours.
- Apr 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Do I Three-Putt So Much? (Speed vs Line Diagnostic)
Three-putts come from speed, not line. Here's a 4-question diagnostic to confirm it, and a drill to cut three-putts by 50% in two weeks.
- Jun 30, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Stop the Big Miss Off the Tee
Every amateur has a big miss — slice, hook, or duck. Here's how to identify which one yours actually is and the three setup changes that shrink it fast.
Practice Plans
- May 26, 2026 · 5 min read
How Many Balls Should I Hit at the Range?
Most amateurs hit too many range balls, too fast, with too little thought. Here's the number, the structure, and why fewer-and-better beats more-and-mindless.
- Jun 12, 2026 · 6 min read
The 30-Minute Weekly Practice Plan for Working Golfers
A coach's weekly practice plan for adults with jobs and kids. Thirty minutes, twice a week, broken down by what to do and why. No range required.
- Mar 3, 2026 · 9 min read
What Should a 10 Handicap Actually Practice? A Data-Backed Weekly Plan
A 10 handicap should spend about 65% of practice on approach shots and putting from 5–15 feet. Here's the exact weekly plan, what the strokes-gained data says, and what to skip.
- Mar 17, 2026 · 7 min read
Driving Range vs Short Game: Where Should You Actually Spend Practice Time?
Most amateurs spend 70% of practice on full swings. The data says short game and putting deserve at least 50%. Here's the right split by handicap and why.
Course Strategy
- Jan 8, 2025 · 5 min read
Never Aim at the Flag: The Math Behind the Middle of the Green
Aiming at the pin costs the average 10 handicap roughly 2 strokes per round. Here's the math, the proximity data, and the rule that replaces 'go at it'.
- May 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Should I Aim at the Pin or the Middle of the Green?
For amateurs between 5 and 20, aiming at the middle of every green is worth 1–2 strokes per round. Here's the math, the exceptions, and how pros really think about it.
- Mar 11, 2025 · 5 min read
Eliminate Doubles First: The Only Scoring Strategy That Works for Amateurs
Birdies are bonuses. Doubles are the leak. The fastest path from 90 to 80 is killing the doubles, and the data shows exactly how to do it.
- Feb 4, 2025 · 5 min read
Tee Box Selection by Handicap: The Chart That Should Be in Every Pro Shop
The wrong tee box costs the average 15 handicap 4 to 6 strokes per round. Here's the driving-distance-to-tee-yardage formula that fixes it.
- Mar 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Course Management Is the Cheapest Stroke in Golf
Better decisions save 3-5 strokes per round for the average amateur — without a single swing change. Here's the decision framework that turns a 90 into an 85 next weekend.
Coaching & Mindset
- Jul 15, 2025 · 6 min read
AI Caddie vs Human Coach: What Each One Actually Does Better
AI caddies make better in-round club decisions than 95% of amateurs. Human coaches still own technique. Here's the line — and the right combination — for serious improvers.
- Mar 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Do You Need a Human Golf Coach if You Have an AI App?
AI golf apps can diagnose your numbers and prescribe drills. They can't see your swing. Here's when an app is enough and when you actually need a human coach.
- Jun 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Should I Take Lessons or Buy a Launch Monitor?
$1,500 will buy you either a year of lessons or a personal launch monitor. Here's how to decide which one moves your handicap faster.
- Nov 4, 2025 · 5 min read
Auto-Tracking vs Manual Logging: Which Actually Produces Better Data
Club tags auto-track every shot. Manual logging takes 20 seconds per hole. Both work. One wins for serious improvers — and the answer surprises most amateurs.
- Jan 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Your Bag Has a Weak Link: The Diagnostic That Finds It in 5 Rounds
Every amateur bag has exactly one club leaking 1.5+ strokes per round. Here's the 5-round diagnostic that finds it, and the three fixes that actually work.
- May 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Your Handicap Has Plateaued (and What the Data Says)
Handicap plateaus happen for one of three reasons: practice doesn't match leak, no honest data, or technique cap. Here's how to tell which is yours.
- Mar 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Why You're Stuck at the Same Handicap (and How to Diagnose It in 5 Rounds)
Handicap plateaus aren't talent caps — they're feedback gaps. Here's a 5-round diagnostic that pinpoints exactly which part of your game is holding the rest hostage.
- Apr 10, 2026 · 6 min read
Why Am I Losing Strokes on Approach Shots? (Diagnostic Tree)
If approach play is your weakest strokes-gained category, the cause is one of four things: aim, distance, strike, or strategy. Here's a 5-minute diagnostic to find which.