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Use simple checkpoints to solve your pitching woes

by Kevin Sprecher, SwingFix Instructor | Apr 3, 2013 10:00 AM ET

Pitching the ball well can save you valuable shots on the course, and SwingFix pro Kevin Sprecher has some advice to help you troubleshoot when necessary. Read More

Weekly Fix: Match up your arm swing and body turn

by Tim Cooke, SwingFix Instructor | Apr 2, 2013 12:00 PM ET

John is a talented junior with a solid swing, and in this edition of Weekly Fix, Tim Cooke has some ideas to help him take his game to an even higher level. Read More

Weather sign from the 2013 Shell Houston Open final round

Learn to use a weather delay to your advantage

by Tyrus York, SwingFix instructor | Mar 31, 2013 9:00 PM ET

D.A. Points didn't let a weather delay affect him in winning the Shell Houston Open. Would you fare as well under similar circumstances? Read More

Tip of the Week: Say goodbye to your slice for good

by Golf Channel Digital | Mar 28, 2013 2:00 PM ET

In this video segment, SwingFix instructor Karen Palacios-Jansen is going to help you get rid of one of the most dreaded shots in golf; the slice. Read More

Good posture allows you to make good golf swings

by Kandi Comer, SwingFix Instructor | Mar 27, 2013 7:00 PM ET

As SwingFix instructor Kandi Comer explains, having good posture is essential when it comes to being able to swing a golf club effectively. Read More

Golf Channel Academy: Stay stable, hit more greens

by Golf Channel Digital | Mar 27, 2013 10:00 AM ET

The PGA Tour moves to Houston this week and in this video Michael Breed and Martin Hall show you some shots the players will need to succeed at Redstone. Read More

Weekly Fix: Sequencing your backswing correctly

by Tim Cooke, SwingFix Instructor | Mar 26, 2013 12:00 PM ET

Do you know how to properly sequence your backswing? SwingFix pro Tim Cooke will explain that in this edition of Weekly Fix, and help Abhishek in the process. Read More

Use familiarity to your advantage like Tiger at Bay Hill

by Tyrus York, SwingFix instructor | Mar 25, 2013 7:00 PM ET

Tiger Woods knows Bay Hill like the back of his hand, which has led to eight wins there, and SwingFix pro Tyrus York says there's a lesson to be learned. Read More

Get dialed in on your target with a narrowed focus

by Bernard Sheridan, SwingFix instructor | Mar 24, 2013 7:00 PM ET

SwingFix instructor Bernard Sheridan has some great advice to help you be more accurate on the golf course, and it starts with being target-oriented. Read More

Video: Maintain your knee flex to create more power

by Golf Channel Digital | Mar 23, 2013 12:00 PM ET

Karen Jansen joins Holly Sonders on the School of Golf set to teach you how to maintain your knee flex in the golf swing to create more power. Read More

Improve your scores by finding more fairways

by Ed Oldham, SwingFix Instructor | Mar 22, 2013 7:00 AM ET

SwingFix instructor Ed Oldham has some great tips to help you hit more fairways when you tee it up, something that will quickly help lower your scores. Read More

Tip of the Week: Use 'torture' drill for weight shift

by SwingFix | Mar 21, 2013 2:00 PM ET

To shift your weight properly and create speed in your swing you need to engage your body, and SwingFix pro Justin Bruton has a drill to help you do that. Read More

Golf Channel Academy: Hit the high fade like Tiger

by Golf Channel Digital | Mar 20, 2013 7:30 PM ET

If Tiger Woods is going to win for the eighth time at Bay Hill this week, Martin Halls says the high fade will be a key, and he'll show you how to hit that shot. Read More

When all else fails on the course try the dead shot

by Dr. Jerry Elwell, SwingFix instructor | Mar 20, 2013 7:00 AM ET

Everyone struggles on the course at times, and SwingFix instructor Dr. Jerry Elwell has a shot that you can use to get back on track when you're struggling. Read More

Weekly Fix: Check your path to cure a two-way miss

by Tim Cooke, SwingFix Instructor | Mar 19, 2013 12:00 PM ET

Missing shots both right and left is a huge source of frustration, and in this edition of Weekly Fix, SwingFix instructor Tim Cooke addresses that issue. Read More

How to deal with firm and fast course conditions

by Tyrus York, SwingFix instructor | Mar 18, 2013 7:00 AM ET

Kevin Streelman managed firm and fast conditions to win the Tampa Bay Championship. Do you know how to handle similar conditions when necessary? Read More

Video: Change your mindset to get rid of the yips

by Golf Channel Digital | Mar 15, 2013 7:30 PM ET

The yips have plagued golfers of all ability levels forever, and in this video segment, Tom Lehman has some advice to help you deal with that common issue. Read More

Swing wide to narrow for more solid ball-striking

by Steve Whidden, SwingFix instructor | Mar 15, 2013 10:00 AM ET

SwingFix instructor Steve Whidden gives you drills to stop casting in your golf swing, which will allow you to hit more consistent shots on the course. Read More

Tip of the Week: Use a rake to improve your tempo

by SwingFix | Mar 14, 2013 2:00 PM ET

Good tempo is a key component in a good golf swing and Henri Reis has a great drill in this video segment to help you improve your swing tempo. Read More

School of Golf: Work on your swing plane at home

by Golf Channel Digital | Mar 13, 2013 7:30 PM ET

Do you really understand the concept of a swing plane? If not, this video segment from School of Golf host Martin Hall will be a big help for you. Read More