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Tip of the Week: Lose the scoop on your chip shots

by SwingFix | May 23, 2013 2:00 PM ET

School of Golf host Martin Hall wants you to stop scooping your chip shots, and he has a great drill to help you eliminate that nasty action for good. Read More

Strike your putts solidly to improve performance

by Ed Oldham, SwingFix Instructor | May 22, 2013 7:00 PM ET

One of the biggest keys to putting well is the ability to hit putts solidly, and SwingFix instructor Ed Oldham has some great tips to help you do just that. Read More

Video: A great short game requires great imagination

by Golf Channel Digital | May 22, 2013 9:00 AM ET

As Bernhard Langer explains in this video segment, to have a great short game, in addition to practicing, you need to have creativity and imagination. Read More

Weekly Fix: Exposing a common golf instruction myth

by Tim Cooke, SwingFix Instructor | May 21, 2013 12:00 PM ET

Have you always been told to "keep your head down?" As SwingFix pro Tim Cooke explains in this edition of Weekly Fix, that could be creating ball-striking issues. Read More

Lower body stability is a key to success in the wind

by Tyrus York, SwingFix instructor | May 20, 2013 9:00 AM ET

Sang-Moon Bae won his first PGA Tour event Sunday and playing well in the final round on a tough day was made possible by his stability and balance. Read More

Don't let anxiety, poor setup ruin your bunker play

by Kevin Sprecher, SwingFix Instructor | May 17, 2013 9:00 AM ET

Most golfers are consumed with fear when their ball finds the sand, but SwingFix pro Kevin Sprecher is going to help you relax and play better bunker shots. Read More

Tip of the Week: Throw the club to create power

by SwingFix | May 16, 2013 2:00 PM ET

It's without question frowned upon in the game of golf, but Mark Bereza wants you to throw your club, and as you'll see in this video he has his reasons. Read More

Improve your thought process to lower your scores

by Bill Schmedes, SwingFix Instructor | May 15, 2013 10:00 AM ET

Shooting good scores requires good course management, and SwingFix instructor Bill Schmedes III wants to help you think your way around the course. Read More

Weekly Fix: Swing path, posture and setup position

by Tim Cooke, SwingFix Instructor | May 14, 2013 12:00 PM ET

In this edition of Weekly Fix, SwingFix instructor Tim Cooke is going to help Michael understand why he struggles with hooks and blocks at times. Read More

Avoid big mistakes like those that doomed Garcia

by Tyrus York, SwingFix instructor | May 12, 2013 10:00 PM ET

Tiger Woods won The Players Championship on Sunday, but many will remember the big numbers that Sergio Garcia made coming down the stretch. Read More

What you can learn from the game's unusual swings

by Ed Oldham, SwingFix Instructor | May 10, 2013 7:30 AM ET

Professional golf has its share of unusual swings, but as SwingFix pro Ed Oldham points out, all of those players are in complete control of their ball. Read More

Tip of the Week: Stick your finish to improve balance

by SwingFix | May 9, 2013 2:00 PM ET

One thing you always see from elite players is great balance, and in this video SwingFix pro Justin Bruton has a tip to help you improve your balance. Read More

Video: Get the job done on a hole like 17 at Sawgrass

by Golf Channel Digital | May 8, 2013 7:00 PM ET

The par-3 17th hole at the TPC at Sawgrass can be diabolical. Do you know how to survive the toughest shots you face on your home course? Read More

Spring has finally sprung so get your game ready

by Kandi Comer, SwingFix Instructor | May 8, 2013 10:00 AM ET

It took longer than normal in most places but spring is finally here, and SwingFix instructor Kandi Comer wants to make sure you're ready for golf season. Read More

Weekly Fix: Ball-flight laws and having a proper grip

by Tim Cooke, SwingFix Instructor | May 7, 2013 12:00 PM ET

Jeff has great pace to his swing but a pull hook plagues him and is what SwingFix's Tim Cooke is going to help him eliminate in this edition of Weekly Fix. Read More

Video: Focus on spine angle to improve your posture

by Golf Channel Digital | May 6, 2013 5:00 PM ET

Six-time major winner Sir Nick Faldo wants to help you improve your posture and he says that process starts by focusing on your spine angle. Read More

Bunker strategy starts with judging sand conditions

by George Connor, SwingFix instructor | May 6, 2013 9:00 AM ET

Having a solid bunker game starts with understanding different sand conditions, as SwingFix instructor George Connor explains. Read More

Forget your score and mix it up to get out of a funk

by Andy Griffiths, SwingFix Instructor | May 3, 2013 10:00 AM ET

Some minor changes and new looks might be all that you need to escape from a short-term golf funk, according to SwingFix instructor Andy Griffiths. Read More

Tip of the Week: Properly finishing your golf swing

by SwingFix | May 2, 2013 2:00 PM ET

Hanging back is an issue common to many, but former LPGA standout Charlotta Sorenstam has a great drill to help you finish with your weight forward. Read More

The Golf Fix: Release the toe to stop slicing putts

by Golf Channel Digital | May 1, 2013 7:30 PM ET

A slice isn't just a problem from the tee, it can also be a problem on the greens, but Michael Breed has a drill to help you get rid of that dreaded cut stroke. Read More