There's this visual from an old Golf Digest article that I can't get out of my head—because it's great. It comes courtesy of David Leadbetter, and you can see it below. The legendary teacher is ...

With good reason, a lot of amateur golfers solely focus on their backswing when trying to improve their swing, trying to master the perfect takeaway in order to stay on plane all the way through ...

Here’s a fact: If your golf swing doesn’t start right, there’s a high probability that your result will be poor. Unfortunately, most amateur and beginner golfers ignore this simple rule, and focus on ...

Want more power and control to your swing? Make what I call a “centered” turn, something you can learn quickly with this easy drill. Stand in front of a mirror at home without a club. Use a dry-erase ...

One of the most popular golf swing killers is sliding in the backswing. For any golfer who regularly does this, you know that it opens up all sorts of issues in your swing sequence, leading to ...

As you make your swing, your only turn thought should be allowing the weight of the club to set in transition. Only after completing a full turn should the club reverse into the downswing. Rushing the ...

The backswing is a critical part of a great golf swing. It sets the stage for solid contact, which is why it's something golfers constantly monitor and practice. That said, no two backswings are the ...

Everything moves slower in the offseason, but don’t let this natural tendency toward torpor overtake you completely. You can maintain your game even if you feel more like a hibernating bear than The ...

I'm Luke Kerr-Dineen, Senior Editor for Game Improvement at Golf Digest and resident golf swing nerd. Golf IQ is my new weekly newsletter where I’ll share insight from some of the smartest people in ...

The vast majority of golfers have their lead arm bend or collapse during the backswing. This is something that many golfers know they do but have a tough time actually correcting. The reason for this ...