Golf Tips & Drills

As golfers age, a natural decrease in flexibility and muscle speed often leads to a noticeable loss in driving distance. Many senior golfers attempt to compensate for this loss of mobility by forcing speed with their arms, introducing critical swing faults that further destroy distance and accuracy. Drawing from GOLFTEC’s database of millions of swings, this guide identifies the top 3 swing faults caused by aging and offers data-driven mechanics fixes to restore lost yards without risking injury.

Matthew Rudy

Senior Director of Content

Struggling with fat or thin golf shots? The problem may not be your swing speed, it may be where your swing’s low point is reaching the ground. Learn what causes fat and thin shots, how ball position affects short-game contact, and how head and hip movement can change your low point during the full swing. GOLFTEC coaches break down simple adjustments and drills to help you improve ball striking, make more consistent contact, and stop guessing at the fix.

Matthew Rudy

Senior Director of Content

Why am I slicing the ball? A golf slice can have more than one cause, and the right fix depends on what is happening in your swing. Learn how your grip, clubface, swing path and downswing sequence can create a slice and what you can do to start hitting straighter, more consistent golf shots. GOLFTEC breaks down the mechanics behind the slice and explains why simply trying to swing more from the inside isn't always the answer.

Matthew Rudy

Senior Director of Content

Nobody quits golf because they want to. They quit because it hurts. If your back, hips, or shoulders are turning 18 holes into an endurance test, the problem might not be your body it might be a mismatch between the swing you learned at 30 and the body you have at 60. You don’t need a massive swing overhaul to play pain-free. By making three honest adjustments, using your knees to unlock rotation, implementing a simple 5-minute pre-round mobility routine, and matching your equipment to your current swing speed, you can stay competitive and comfortable. Learn how GOLFTEC’s OptiMotion™ data can help you identify your specific mobility limits and build a swing that works with your body, not against it.

Matthew Rudy

Senior Director of Content

A slice is rarely the result of a single bad habit, it is the outcome of specific bio-mechanical breakdowns in the swing sequence. Analyzing a database of 14 million swings, GOLFTEC identifies the three primary culprits: Open Face-to-Path Relationship, Restricted Hip Rotation, and Steep Attack Angles. By addressing these core mechanics using OptiMotion™ data, golfers can move from an "Over-the-Top" move to a powerful, inside-out delivery that maximizes both distance and accuracy.

Matthew Rudy

Senior Director of Content

This guide shows beginner golfers what to focus on first, covering key fundamentals like grip, setup, solid contact, short game, and smart course management. With expert tips and GOLFTEC videos, you’ll learn how to build a strong foundation and start playing more consistent, confident golf.

Cameron Kelly

Lower scores don’t require perfect swings — they require smarter decisions. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down simple course strategy tips that help high-handicap golfers avoid big mistakes, manage risk, and play more consistent golf.

Cameron Kelly

New to golf? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down three simple drills to help you build a solid setup, swing with confidence, and make better contact. Learn how small, focused fundamentals can accelerate improvement!

Cameron Kelly

Losing distance with your driver isn’t about strength — it’s about efficiency. This article explains the most common reasons golfers lose yardage and how smarter impact, not more effort, can help you get it back.

Cameron Kelly

Struggling to get your chip shots to stop on the green? Learn how GOLFTEC Coach Micah helps Lexi generate more backspin and control around the greens. With simple setup tweaks—like opening your stance, adjusting your club path, and hitting slightly off the toe—you can add spin, stop your chips faster, and play with tour-level precision.

Cameron Kelly

Tired of hearing “keep your head down”? In this quick guide, we break down four common beginner golf mistakes — from grip and alignment to the truth behind the “head down” myth — so you can swing smoother, hit straighter, and have more fun on the course.

Cameron Kelly

Before firing at the flag from 100 yards, take a smarter approach. Learn how understanding your shot dispersion, green depth, and nearby hazards can help you pick better targets, hit more greens, and lower your scores.

Cameron Kelly

Mastering par 3s isn’t about chasing flags — it’s about smart strategy and knowing your numbers. GOLFTEC’s Nick Clearwater shows how to pick the right landing zones, aim away from trouble, and factor in your shot dispersion patterns to play safer, lower-scoring golf. By adjusting your target based on your skill level and understanding your misses.

Cameron Kelly

The new SKYTRAK ST MAX launch monitor is now available for preorder! Experience GOLFTEC-powered Speed Training, plus a new internal and color design.

Cameron Kelly

Topping the ball ruining your iron shots? Learn the two most common causes—hanging back and the dreaded chicken wing—and discover simple, effective drills to strike the ball clean and confident every time.

Cameron Kelly

Boost clubhead speed with two easy, data-backed tweaks: speed up your backswing to increase body rotation, and use knee flex like a spring—straighten your trail leg in the backswing, then flex it explosively into the downswing for added power.

Cameron Kelly

Chunking the ball can wreck your confidence and your score. Learn why chunking happens and how elite players use a simple re-centering movement to stay crisp. Includes a practical drill that helps you strike irons cleanly by shifting your weight forward through impact.

Cameron Kelly

In this blog, we tackle one of the most common swing issues: flipping at impact. If you're scooping, losing power, or struggling with consistent contact, it's time to learn how to compress the ball the right way. We’ll show you how to train proper shaft lean, body rotation, and a dynamic impact position—so you can strike it like a pro.

Cameron Kelly

What’s the difference between a chip and a pitch—and when should you use each shot? In this lesson, GOLFTEC Coach Mikah breaks down the techniques behind both shots and gives you simple golf tips and drills to sharpen your short game. Learn the techniques, when to switch to a pitching motion, and how to start saving strokes around the green.

Cameron Kelly

The slice is one of the most frustrating faults in golf—and it almost always comes from an over-the-top move. In this episode of Fix My Fault, Josh Troyer walks through why this mistake happens and the simple adjustments you can make to cure your slice for good.

Cameron Kelly

Want to swing faster and hit longer drives? This GOLFTEC drill focuses on generating speed from hip-high to chest-high by keeping the grip end of the club moving toward the target and up. Learn how to add power without sacrificing control.

Cameron Kelly

If you're struggling with inconsistent contact—thin shots, fat shots, or topping the ball—you're not alone. In this post, GOLFTEC Coaches break down one of their go-to drills for improving contact: the hip sway drill. You'll learn why many golfers struggle to shift their hips properly, how to fix it with a simple at-home exercise, and how to build more solid, repeatable ball striking.

Cameron Kelly

Struggling with a slice? You're not alone. Golf.com spotlighted the two biggest causes - open clubface and over-the-top swing path. At GOLFTEC, we use OPTIMOTION data, custom drills, and expert coaching to eliminate those exact issues. Book your Swing Evaluation today and start hitting it straighter.

Cameron Kelly

In this edition of Fix My Fault, we're busting the "keep your head down" myth and showing why bending backwards in your follow-through adds distance, consistency, and a more athletic finish. GOLFTEC Coach and student walk through a simple drill to help you rotate, extend, and swing like a pro.

Cameron Kelly

Struggling with a slice or hook? The secret to straighter, more controlled shots might be in your grip. GOLFTEC experts reveals how simple hand placement adjustments - guided by two marker dots - can transform your ball flight and bring consistency to your game.

Cameron Kelly

This blog focuses on improving your golf swing by addressing trail knee flex, which impacts hip sway, shoulder tilt, and ball striking. Providing drills and tools to monitor progress for more consistent swings.

Ryan Gager

Golf Blogger

Always grabbing your lob wedge around the green? It could be hurting your game. Learn why switching to lower-lofted clubs like a 7-iron can improve your short game and lower your scores. Trust me, it's worth it!

GOLFTEC Digital

Golf Experts

This blog explores how reducing elbow bend in your backswing can help you make solid contact every time. Learn a simple drill from GOLFTEC's Patrick Nuber to improve your backswing and achieve that perfect shot feeling!

GOLFTEC Digital

Golf Experts

Add distance by mastering knee flex in your backswing. Learn how proper lower body movement boosts rotation, power, and consistency in your golf swing.

Cameron Kelly

Improve power and consistency with better hip sway. Learn ideal hip movement and drills from GOLFTEC's motion-measured swing analysis.

Cameron Kelly

Struggling with distance and consistency? Learn how keeping your trail foot down longer can unlock more power and stability in your swing with this simple, effective drill.

Cameron Kelly

Fix toe strikes with this easy golf drill using just a tee. Learn how to improve center-face contact, gain distance, and hit more accurate golf shots.

Cameron Kelly

Struggling with awkward posture or slicing? Fix your address position by sliding your hips slightly toward the target. This small tweak helps balance your shoulders, promotes an inside-out swing path, and improves ball striking. Try it in practice swings to feel the difference.

Brad Skupaka

Driector of Equiptment

Mastering hip sway could be the fix you need. In this edition of Fix My Fault, GOLFTEC Coach Tim Sam breaks down how proper hip movement directly impacts distance control and low point consistency—key traits that separate amateurs from pros.

Ryan Gager

Golf Blogger

Lead elbow flex refers to the bend in your lead (front) elbow during the golf swing. More flex usually means more inconsistency—causing fat or thin shots. Better players maintain a straighter lead arm by pushing their arms outward throughout the swing, rather than pulling them in toward the body.

Ryan Gager

Golf Blogger