Category: Golf Instruction

Learning the game of golf can be challenging, but with the resources you'll find at The DIY Golfer, you will be shooting your lowest round ever in no time!

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"Feel is not Real" in Golf

In golf, what you are feeling in your swing is rarely what is happening in real life. To know what's real, you need a camera.

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The "Stoplight" Strategy in Golf

When you're hitting approach shots into the green, what is the best place to aim? The "stoplight" strategy is a great place to start.

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Why bogey putts are easier than par putts

Ever noticed how it's a lot easier to make those bogey putts than the high-pressure par putts? There's data to suggest why, and you might be surprised.

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What golfers and blackjack players have in common

Unlike many sports, golf is a game of risk management. The best pros all share one thing in common—they play a better, risk-managed strategy.

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Is Indoor Golf Practice Effective?

With the rise of indoor simulators and golf technology, golfers have spent more time practicing indoors. But is it truly helping our games?

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Partial or full wedge? You should rethink your strategy

If asked, most golfers would say that hitting a full golf swing is easier than a partial one. But the data suggests otherwise.

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5 Mental Shifts to Have Your Best Golf Season Ever

Sometimes, lower scores are between the ears. Here are 5 small, but impactful mental shifts you can make to have your best golf season ever!

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Your Short Game Doesn't Matter (as much as we thought)

You've probably read (on this blog) about how important the short game is for golf performance. But have we evaluated this correctly? Is it just a bad hunch?

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Something Every PGA Tour Pro Has in Common

Every PGA Tour Pro plays the game a little bit differently. But there is one thing that they all have in common. Let's talk about it.

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The Inner Game of Golf: A Book Review

The Inner Game of Golf, by Timothy Gallwey is an actionable mental game book with great strategies for quieting the mind and shooting lower scores.

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