GOLFTEC Scramble

Seven GOLFTEC Coaches Named to Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America List

Josh Troyer, Connie Chen, Bryan Collins and Jacob Babcock return to the list, and Zach Estridge, Mike Ray and Eric Jordan join them for the first time.

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September 24, 2026
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Tips & Drills from GOLFTEC Coaches

Golf Tips & Drills
August 26, 2026
3 minutes
Losing Distance with Age: Common Faults and Fixes

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.

Golf Tips & Drills
August 10, 2026
3 minutes
How to Stop Hitting Fat Shots/Thin Shots

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.

Golf Tips & Drills
4 minutes
Why Am I Slicing the Ball? Causes and Fixes

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.

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Club Launch
April 20, 2026
4 Min
PING G Le4 Women’s Clubs: Lightweight Speed, Total Confidence, and Effortless Performance

The PING G Le series represents the gold standard in premium, high performance equipment designed specifically for women. Engineered for maximum MOI (forgiveness) and lightweight swing speed, these clubs utilize advanced aerodynamic shaping and high-density tungsten weighting to optimize launch angles. Through a TECFIT® Custom Club Fitting, GOLFTEC coaches analyze your specific swing data to determine the ideal shaft flex, length, and grip size ensuring that the "Effortless Performance" of the G Le series translates into measurable distance gains on the course.

Club Launch
February 10, 2026
5 min
Top draw-biased drivers 2026

Struggling with a slice? We break down the top three most draw-biased drivers of 2026 and explain how each one helps golfers start the ball left, close the face, and hit more consistent draws.

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Club Launch
February 3, 2026
4 min
2026 Cobra KING Irons: Power, Precision, and Playability

Discover the new 2026 Cobra KING irons, engineered for faster ball speeds, consistent distance, and confidence-inspiring feel. Learn how modern PWRSHELL face tech, progressive design, and tour-inspired shaping deliver performance for every golfer—and why a professional club fitting at GOLFTEC helps unlock their full potential.

GOLFTEC In The News

In the News
September 24, 2026
2 minutes
Seven GOLFTEC Coaches Named to Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America List

Josh Troyer, Connie Chen, Bryan Collins and Jacob Babcock return to the list, and Zach Estridge, Mike Ray and Eric Jordan join them for the first time.

In the News
August 31, 2026
GOLFTEC Named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies List for the 15th Time

Golf's leading technology-driven coaching company recognized for sustained revenue growth from 2022 to 2025, underscoring more than a decade of consistent expansion

In the News
February 10, 2026
4 min
As Seen on Golf Channel: Why GOLFTEC Coaches Are Trusted to Analyze the Game’s Biggest Moments

GOLFTEC coaches are featured on Golf Channel for their ability to analyze swings with clarity, precision, and data. Learn how that same expert insight defines every personalized GOLFTEC lesson.

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Golf Tips & Drills
April 23, 2025
4 mins
Keep Your Lead Arm Straight Throughout Your Swing

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
Golf Science
April 14, 2025
4 mins
Golf Science: The influence of bulge and roll (and gear effect) on ball flight

Why do some mishits still find the fairway? Thank bulge and roll—curved clubface tech that corrects off-center hits using gear effect. It’s one of the many ways your driver helps you hit it straighter. Want more consistency? Get custom fit at GOLFTEC.

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