People kept coming to golf in record numbers during 2023, as the pandemic and post-pandemic boom have allowed many who have never previously played the game to now share in the sheer frustration of not understanding why you can’t replicate something as seemingly simple as a golf swing.
But have no fear, our crack staff has been providing nuggets of golf instructional wisdom throughout the year, whether it’s World Long Drive competitor Averee Dovsek or 1996 U.S. Amateur runner-up and PGA Tour Live analyst Steve Scott.
As the year comes to a close, we’re offering up a snapshot of the top 10 stories from each of Golfweek’s most popular sections, including travel, the PGA and LPGA tours, instruction and amateur golf.
We’re leading things off with instruction, starting with the top 10 posts of the year, as clicked on by you, our readers:
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How to easily change the flight of your golf ball
It’s crucial to know how to flight your golf ball if you are trying to get under a tree.
Or maybe you want the ball to roll out more or perhaps stop when it lands on the green.
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Fixing your grip to straighten your shots
Many amateur golfers focus on adjusting and tweaking their swings when the ball starts to go offline. But, in reality, it may derive from how you’re putting your hands on the golf club.
Steve and Averee help with this by showing you a tip or two.
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How to increase club head speed when you think you're at your peak
It’s difficult to increase club head speed when you feel like you are already swinging as hard as you can.
But here’s a quick tip that will help with that.
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Simplify your backswing with these 3 steps
Mastering the backswing can feel confusing, but breaking it down into three simple steps can make it easier to digest.
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Try this putting drill to master speed and break
It’s common to not know how to practice putting intentionally before a round.
We found a drill that will have you confident on the greens before playing every single time.
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A simple drill to shallow out your swing
A steep backswing can lead to a lot of problems. Chunks, push fades and violent contact — not in a good way.
A shallow move away and into the golf ball is key to hitting high-quality shots.
4
Turn the club over to stop slicing your long irons
Here’s a tip to help you hit those longer irons a little straighter.
Timing in the swing can become off as you start to hit longer irons compared to something like an 8-iron. If you have been dealing with that slight slice, this is the tip to try.
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Keep the club connected while chipping
A key to getting in tight from around the greens is keeping the butt end of the club connected to your body when chipping.
Executing this tip correctly will help minimize those dreaded and surprise shots around the green.
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Follow a long driver's training program to increase clubhead speed
Ever wonder how some long drivers get up to 140 mph or more? It’s not all about the positions of the swing but more about getting comfortable swinging fast and pushing your limits.
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Foolproof way to never blade your chips again
One key is learning how to chip without breaking your wrist. This is a foolproof method that takes minimal thinking.
This will result in a more consistent, basic result around the green.
