Golf IQ

As amateurs, we often find some quick fix that'll help us get better temporarily, but the reason pros get good and stay good is because they have the patience to do things the rest of us typically don't. In this miniseries, LKD explores a number of boring things pros told him they do that work for them.

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Are you comfortable going low? Do you get nervous when you've got a career-best round going? This Bryson DeChambeau-approved drill should help. Emphasis on "should," because as LKD and Sam Weinman found out, it can also reveal glaring deficiencies in your game.

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Fixing your golf swing might be easier than you think. Dr. Luke Benoit joins LKD in the fourth and final part of our new mini-series 'How to change your golf swing—quickly.'

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You may be practicing wrong. The good news is, humans are wired to problem solve. Dr. Luke Benoit explains how he gets his students' swings calibrated.

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Fixing your golf swing might be easier than you think. Dr. Luke Benoit joins LKD in the second part of our new mini-series 'How to change your golf swing—quickly.'

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Fixing your golf swing might be easier than you think. Dr. Luke Benoit joins LKD in the first part of our new mini-series How to change your golf swing—quickly.

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LKD and Sam Weinman dive into the intricacies of the handicap system and how to input "would be" scores when playing match play and why it's so imperative to record every hole.

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In the latest episode of Golf IQ, Luke Kerr-Dineen shares a recent interview with Jon Sherman about double bogeys—and how to avoid them.

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JWall and Uncle Gene return with musings on the latest gear trends, including Rocket Classic winner Aldrich Potgieter's curious 3-wood choice, some robot testing numbers and more.

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In the latest episode of Golf IQ, Luke Kerr-Dineen breaks down an answer from the legendary Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller about Scottie Scheffler's golf swing—and what the rest of us can learn.

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LKD and Sam Weinman dive into what makes a high, low and mid handicapper and how one can move up (or down) a level.

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Could a good lie around the green actually be dangerous? On the final episode of Lie Detector, Drew Powell and LKD identify when the ball sitting up in the rough could actually be a bad thing.

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We hear it on TV every week: the dreaded flier lie. But what exactly is it? And how can you identify it and plan for it? On this episode of Lie Detector, Drew Powell and LKD explain just that.

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Bad lies around the green are magnified because they often feel more consequential than bad lies just off the fairway. But the fact is, they count the same and the way to identify them and get your ball out of them is largely the same as well. LKD and Drew Powell are here to help.

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We all end up in bad lies. Getting out of them without making it worse is key to lowering your scores. In this mini series, LKD and Drew Powell discuss different types of bad lies, how to identify them and how to best get out of them.

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Is slicing an issue? Golf Digest Best In State instructor Liam Mucklow suggests you check your grip pressure, particularly with your right hand. LKD explains why on this episode of Golf IQ, using a Viktor Hovland-approved drill as an example.

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The former World No. 1 is one of the best wedge players of his generation and yet, the practice game he plays to dial in his wedges is something so simple, pretty much anyone can do it.

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LKD and Sam Weinman discuss a quote from Dr. Bhrett McCabe, a clinical and sports psychologist, on how to identify and deal with pressure on the golf course. 

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We've all been there. Should you give that three footer? Should you not? Should your opponent really be making you putt this? On this episode of Golf IQ, LKD and Sam Weinman explore the ins and outs of giving putts.

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We just watched Scottie Scheffler win (again) without his A-game. But even though he wasn't in full control, he still knew the shape his stock shots would have, a factor Top 50 teacher John Dunigan says is vital to playing better golf.

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The secret to getting off the tee more like the pros is not "swing hard" or "swing soft," but actually to swing with the same effort all the time. LKD dives into the one small change to make that will improve distance control and accuracy and help you keep your ball in play more often.

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LKD and Drew dive into the practice data from the 2025 Masters to learn about how pros practice—and what amateurs can learn.

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Chunks. Blades. Chili dips. Outright sh*nks. Chipping can be difficult. But a study by Dr. Andy Hoffer found that 35 of 40 golfers got the ball closer to the hole using this chipping method. Chances are it will help you too.

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The annual Golf Digest Company Match Play is BACK. LKD and Sam Weinman give an inside look at how even a company solely focused on golf can still have issues setting up matches. Most of our problems, however, are easily solved by using USGA handicaps. Now if we could only do something about scheduling ...

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A study by Dr. Andy Hoffer shows armlock putting is a great method to try if you're a golfer who has the yips, especially one with an overactive trail hand.

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Our own Drew Powell was lucky enough to win the Masters media lottery and played Augusta National with Sunday pins the day after Rory McIlroy completed the career grand slam. This is his full story of how the day went and what he learned. And in case you haven't heard, fill-in host Sam Weinman has also played Augusta National.

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Our own Drew Powell was lucky enough to win the Masters media lottery and played Augusta National with Sunday pins the day after Rory McIlroy completed the career grand slam. This is his full story of how the day went. And in case you haven't heard, fill-in host Sam Weinman has also played Augusta National.

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We all make lazy swings now and again. But there are physical and mental things you can do to prevent them, especially later in rounds. Here are some of our favorites.

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We all have that one hole we hate. Or maybe there are a few. Or a lot. But the reality is, conquering that hole is easier than you think ... and it's not all about the score you put on the card.

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LKD and Sam Weinman dive into how to find your practice "sweet spot." Your drills shouldn't be so easy that you fall into boredom, but they also shouldn't be so hard that you don't succeed about two thirds of the time.

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Blueprint Golf co-founder Dr. Nico Darras joins LKD to help you upgrade your practice so it actually works.

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Golf Digest Best in State teacher Joe Plecker joins LKD to explain how a good weight shift looks in your golf swing, from start to finish.

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Golf Digest No.1-ranked teacher in America Mark Blackburn sits down with LKD to talk about hip thrust, and when it can be used for good–or bad.

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Golf Digest No.1-ranked teacher in America Mark Blackburn sits down with LKD to talk about moment of truth, and how to fix the common mistake golfers make during it.

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In this two-part series, Sam Weinman joins LKD to talk about the different between ‘getting ready’ practice and ‘getting better’ practice—and how to get good at both

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In this two-part series, Sam Weinman joins LKD to talk about the different between ‘getting ready’ practice and ‘getting better’ practice—and how to get good at both

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In the latest episode of the Golf IQ podcast, we're breaking down the backswing move that caused Daniel Berger—and other golfers—a lot of back pain.

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In the latest episode of the Golf IQ podcast, we're looking back on the swing drill Rory McIlroy spent all offseason doing, and what you can learn from it, too.

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In the latest episode of the Golf IQ podcast, we're talking to John Novesel Jr. about the piece of advice that helps golfers boost distance with a smoother golfer swing.

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In the latest episode of the Golf IQ podcast, we're talking to Brooks Koepka about a drill he does during every range session to stop himself from getting steep.

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In the latest episode of the Golf IQ podcast, we're talking about the benefits of strength training, and why golfers should care.

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Our learning from pros series concludes with a lesson from rising Danish star Nicolai Hojgaard on staying in the moment. It's easy to lose focus on the course, especially during long rounds, but slowing your brain down is key to staying on track.

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We've all gone through swing changes. On this this episode of our learning from pros series, Ludvig Aberg explains why a swing change doesn't have to mean a complete tear down and rebuild, it can even be something you work on while playing competitive rounds.

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In the next episode in our learning from pros series, we dive into the importance of runout numbers. One of the great numbers guys in our game, Bryson DeChambeau, shares his wisdom from U.S. Open week, when Pinehurst No. 2 was playing firm and fast.

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In the next episode of our learning from pros series, Justin Thomas touches on something you've probably heard about if you've ever listened to a pro give an interview: Group momentum. Ever notice how some groups all play well or all play poorly? That "group mo" is real, JT says.

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Changing your swing doesn't have to be scary. In fact, according to Viktor Hovland, it doesn't even take that long. On the next episode in our learning from pros series, LKD dives into how to change your swing quickly without ruining the rest of your game.

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In part four of our nine-part learning from pros series, LKD explains how Xander Schauffele and his coach Chris Como mastered the art of trickling in his golf swing changes. Good advice for the rest of us, too.

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In part three of our nine-part learning from pros series, LKD explains how Scottie Scheffler decided to stop using a method that tends to help lots of golfers, but what we can learn from it.

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In part two of our nine-part learning from pros series, LKD breaks down an interesting answer from Max Homa about how he uses different golf swing feels—and a grip change gone wrong

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In part one of our nine-part learning from pros series, LKD is looking back on some interesting quotes from players, starting with Rory McIlroy talking about his two-swing thought problem.

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