Golf IQ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the final episode of this Golf IQ miniseries with DECADE Golf founder Scott Fawcett, LKD and Scott discuss why hitting the hero shot (almost) never works. 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 Golf IQ, LKD and DECADE Golf founder Scott Fawcett explains why the key to making more putts is...not trying to make them? 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 Golf IQ, LKD welcomes DECADE Golf founder Scott Fawcett to talk about the keys to making aggressive swings to conservative targets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD talks with Sam Weinman about his Low Net newsletter helping golfers decide when to tweak their move, and when to overhaul their golf swing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD talks with Sam Weinman about his Low Net newsletter, and specifically an unglamorous concept DECADE founder Scott Fawcett calls Strokes Lost: Stupid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LKD invites Jamie Kennedy onto the pod to talk about his recent article about five-tool golfers, and discuss how amateur golfers can apply it to their own game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Creating a wide backswing is a trendy golf swing move, and can have some benefits, but it can backfire. LKD and Drew Powell explain why how to avoid overdoing this key move. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Speed control is king on the greens, and understanding how to use slopes to your advantage is key to that. In the final part of our scoring series, LKD and Drew Powell explain why taking the high route is almost always better. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coming over the top? Hitting nasty pulls and slices? You might not have enough "sway gap." On our penultimate episode of our rules for better scoring series, LKD and Drew Powell explore the concept of "sway gap" and why not having a big enough gap can cause major issues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

In the next part of our series, LKD and Drew Powell discuss the grip and how the "two-knuckle rule" is a good guide for setting up with a neutral grip. That said, a neutral grip might not be right for you. The guys explain why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the next episode of our better scoring series, LDK and Drew Powell explain the "5-second rule" and how it can help your full swings and your putts. Unless you're Scottie Scheffler, this benchmark for shifting your weight and staying balanced is a good thought for making sure you're in control of your golf swing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

This special episode features audio from a clip of a recent Golf Digest+ Happy Hour, where Drew Powell and Dr. Sasho MacKenzie discuss the science of swinging faster and how to hole more putts. MacKenzie touches on common speed killers in elite and more novice golfers and how to avoid them. Golf Digest+ members can watch our complete webinar with golf's leading biomechanist . Hosted by Simplecast,...

The saying is "tee it high, let it fly," but there's a compelling argument for teeing the ball up at different heights depending on the layout of the hole ahead and what you're trying to accomplish with your tee shot. In this episode, LKD and Drew Powell talk about how different tee heights will affect ball flight, shot shape and ultimately, accuracy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

LKD and Drew Powell move on in our Rules for Better Scoring series with a short game tip that will help you stop bleeding shots around the green and, eventually, help you start getting shots back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you figure out what tees to play in a way that will still be fun, help you play faster and, crucially, in a way that mirrors what it feels like to be a PGA Tour player? The answer may be surprising. What's more, it's a great drill for learning how to score and feel the pressure of having birdie—and maybe even eagle—putts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

LKD and Drew Powell recall an old episode with 2022 U.S. Open Matthew Fitzpatrick where he details how much distance he budgets for mishits. He may be a pro, but our guys break down his method and explain how it can be adjusted and applicable for players of all skill levels. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...