Golf IQ

Should you have a neutral grip? A strong grip? Weak? The answer, shockingly, may be more nuanced than you might think.

You know about the "5-second rule" as it relates to eating food off the floor, but these two "5-second rules" are much healthier for you, and certainly better for your golf game.

In this excerpt from a recent Golf Digest+ Happy Hour, Drew Powell and Dr. Sasho MacKenzie discuss the science of swing speed and some common speed killers.

In the next episode of our series on better scoring, LKD and Drew Powell discuss tee height and how it affects driving distance and accuracy.

In the next episode in our Rules for Better Scoring series, LKD and Drew Powell detail the "80-20 Rule" and how it can help amateurs stop bleeding shots around the green.

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.

In the third part of our series on better scoring, LKD and Drew Powell explain the five percent rule (which may be closer to 10 percent for some players) and how a quick bit of pre-shot math can go a long way to avoiding hazards and big numbers.

In the second part of our series, LKD and Drew Powell explore Dr. Bhrett McCabe's '78-22' mindset and how it can helps elite players score when they're having similar issues to weekend warriors.

The 20/20/20 drill can feel like a bit of a chore, but it's one of the best things you can do for your swing technique and ingraining the proper feels and positions. LKD and Drew Powell explain how it can be an effective use of limited range time.

You need to play with what you've got on any given day. Sometimes that'll be your best, but more often than not, something will be off. But continuing to make mistakes trying to make something happen that just isn't happening is one of the fastest ways to blow up your scores.

LKD and Sam Weinman dive into an emerging trend among elite golfers and explain how it might help weekend warriors in similar ways.

Getting your mind right on the golf course is nearly as important as making good swings and handling rough stretches when they come is vital to scoring well.

Is Ai taking over the world? That's debatable. But while it's here, you might as well use it to help improve your golf game.

Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell discuss how playing in certain winds can affect your golf ball and what to do to keep your ball on line.

On this episode, Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell explain how hinging your wrists can help with a number of shots out of the bunker.

Sam Weinman and Shane Ryan, two aspirational 80-breakers discuss how they handle intrusive thoughts when glory is on the line.

Sam Weinman and Shane Ryan, two aspirational 80-breakers, try to hone in on what's working for them when their games are at their best. Shane, who has a few sub-80 rounds under his belt, details his tee-to-green prowess, while Sam, who's still on the hunt grapples with why he can't clear the final hurdle.

Pros talk about it all the time—when they’re not playing well, they have a go-to shot to fall back on. In this episode, we explain how you can find your go-to shots to salvage the rounds when you’re not feeling your best.

Playing in a competition round for the first time in a while? In this episode, we discuss common mistakes and how you can avoid them.

One of the most common swing problems in golf is early extension. But what exactly does that mean? How do you fix it? On this episode of Golf IQ, Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell discuss this swing-killing move and drills to avoid it.

Hitting the ball farther is all the rage, but what about hitting it straighter? In this episode, LKD and Drew Powell share their favorite tips, including some from pros, on how to improve accuracy.

LKD and Drew Powell stress the importance of ball position, how different shot shapes can indicate a correct or incorrect setup and how you can fix it, even in the middle of a round.

Guest host Sam Weinman interviews Golf Digest contributor Shane Ryan about the differences between two rounds he played on the same course in back-to-back days: One on his own and one with the help of PGA Tour caddie Paul Tesori on his bag.

Sean Zak returns to share some details about a fan-favorite chapter in his book 'Searching in St. Andrews,' in which he caddies for Joel Dahmen in the Scottish Open.

Golf writer Sean Zak joins LKD to preview his book 'Searching in St. Andrews.'

It's the U.S. Open. Many greens will be missed. But on a typical U.S. Open venue, players would reach for a lofted wedge and play aerially toward the hole. This week, viewers will see pros grab their putter from off the green. Here's why and how they'll do it.

LKD and Drew Powell preview the 2024 Men's U.S. Open at Pinehurst with a focus on No. 2's defining feature: its greens. There may be lots of green-length grass, but not all that space ends up playing as "the green," especially during a major.

Guest host Sam Weinman interviews Golf Digest contributor Shane Ryan about the differences between two rounds he played on the same course in back-to-back days: One on his own and one with the help of PGA Tour caddie Paul Tesori on his bag.

Sam Weinman and LKD explore the world of handicaps, starting from the very basics and working their way up to how accurately tracking your scores can help you become a better player.

Matthew Fitzpatrick joins LKD to take us through his process on the closing holes at Muirfield Village, one of the most difficult finishing stretches on tour.

The reason Tiger Woods says he was so good may surprise you.

There are many misconceptions about the putting stroke. LKD and Drew Powell discuss the perils of a stabby stroke and what to do instead.

LKD talks with Associate Editor Drew Powell about the importance of getting the speed of the greens right and what realistic expectations are from certain distances.

Sam Weinman returns to tell LKD what it was like playing Augusta National after winning the Masters Media Lottery.

Sam Weinman joins LKD to talk about helpful (and some unhelpful) ways to deal with nerves.

Luke and Maddi give some preseason ratings for each area of their golf games.

LKD is joined by Golf Digest staffer Will Irwin and Titleist Performance Institute Fitting Analyst Chris Baingo to discuss the intricacies of club fitting.

You may not want to play the same model throughout the bag.

Start playing better golf. 'Tis the season.

Get your game ready to go. It's time.

Why the backswing is critical to your game

It's time to improve with this quick swing fix.

A swing tip you need to know

Get your game in the right place.

Get better. Right now.

The GOAT's tips to improve your game

Scott Fawcett joins us for a special GolfDigest+ episode.

Look into the past to change your future.

Your footwork might be holding back your golf game.

Listen to the pros. Try this out.

Figure out your putting. Get your game together.

Fix your swing. Don't listen to Sam.

It's finally time to practice better. Here's how.

Pay attention to these equipment tips

The equipment trends to think about

What you need to know when it comes to ball flight

Tidbits on specialty clubs you need to know

Make your bag better with these tips.

What is loft-jacking, and how can it help your game?

The art of what you can learn when playing with better players

What you should be thinking about when it comes to speed

How to set golf goals for 2024

Slow down your swing. Improve your game.

What you need to know when it comes to the right golf setup

What you need to know about the takeaway

Why good posture is the key to your game

What putting grip should you use? We have some answers.

It's all about the legends this week. What can we take from their games?

Find your on-course intensity level and improve your game.

The golf drill that we're obsessed with—and you will be too

What it's like to play with a golf instruction legend

Some fun ways to trick your fellow players into giving you putts

Why are so many golfers arguing over spin loft?

Stop screwing up a simple layup shot. Here's what you need to know.

This is how you can avoid slow starts that will ruin your round.

How AI is building golf clubs and changing the game

How artificial intelligence might help your golf swing

How to avoid a bogey after a birdie

Why you should always warm up on the chipping green

How to stop sliding your hips in order to help your golf game

How to release the club and improve your golf game

The key move that will re-center your golf swing

What college golfers (and their parents) should know

What you should know about college golf

How you can accomplish your goal of breaking 80!

The golf tweak that will help you break 80

How to break 80 (for the first time)

Why practice swings could be hurting your game

How to manage your bad golf shots

Hit more greens in regulation. Shoot lower scores.

Let's discuss the controversial Aim Point.

Why arm lock putting may change your game

Is it actually good to think about nothing at all during your swing?

How to win your matchplay events

A look at the crucial iron range around 150 yards, and how golfers can strategize around it

How to easily get your ball in play off the tee

What's spot putting and how will it simplify your approach on the greens

Why par 3 holes are statistically the most difficult in golf

The best way to play windy golf courses