Golf IQ

We've all been told to grip down on a club at one point or another. Maybe it's to take a few yards off when the number is between stock yardages. Maybe it's for a bit of added accuracy. We put gripping down to the test and consulted one of Golf Digest's top teachers and found some interesting results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Golf Digest Social Media Editor and scratch golfer Will Irwin about what to do when the hooks come creeping into your game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Golf Digest Social Media Editor and scratch golfer Will Irwin about battling negative thoughts while you play. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Golf Digest Social Media Editor and scratch golfer Will Irwin about some drills they both use. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Skillest co-founder Baden Schaff for some advice about how students can use digital coaching this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Drew Powell about a recent article about things you never hear scratch golfers say. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, LKD talks with Drew Powell about a reader's question about pro golf swings—and how to learn from them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A surplus of choices seems like it should be a good thing for golfers, but it often ends up being an obstacle. In this episode, LKD talks to Sam Weinman about "the paradox of choice," which is also the topic of the first episode of Sam's new video series, Mind Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD and Drew Powell are back for Part 2 of this miniseries detailing their offseason practice plan. This time Drew details what he wants to improve upon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first of a two-part mini series, LKD details how he's trying to feel comfortable hitting a fade for next golf season. As someone who typically draws the ball, and whose miss is a hook, a fade makes him uncomfortable for all sorts of reasons. Together with Drew Powell, LKD has come up with a plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You read that right. Using a swing robot, we tested different swing paths and ball flights to see how much distance a slicer could gain by straightening their ball flight. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD and Drew Powell have another tip from Golf Digest No. 1 Teacher Mark Blackburn, this time regarding how you should set up to hit shots out of the rough. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD and Drew Powell are back with tips from Golf Digest's No. 1 teacher Mark Blackburn for hitting different types of wedge shots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First tee nerves are not reserved for the weekend warriors among us. The affect the world's best, especially on big stages like the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup. Here's how to handle them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD and Sam Weinman dive into what makes a high, low and mid handicapper and how one can move up (or down) a level. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD and Drew dive into the practice data from the 2025 Masters to learn about how pros practice—and what amateurs can learn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blueprint Golf co-founder Dr. Nico Darras joins LKD to help you upgrade your practice so it actually works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.