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Eliminate unnecessary mistakes to lower your scores

by Ed Oldham, SwingFix Instructor | Jan 23, 2013 7:00 AM ET

SwingFix instructor Ed Oldham discusses four common mistakes that you can eliminate from your game that will lead to lower scores. Read More

Weekly Fix: Athletic setup and downswing sequence

by Tim Cooke, SwingFix Instructor | Jan 22, 2013 12:00 PM ET

SwingFix pro Tim Cooke uses Andrew's swing to help you better understand setup and downswing sequencing in the inaugural edition of Weekly Fix. Read More

The Golf Fix: What you can learn from Jack Nicklaus

by Golf Channel Digital | Jan 21, 2013 8:00 PM ET

Michael Breed, host of The Golf Fix, has some tips to help you improve your game, including some valuable insight into Jack Nicklaus' pre-shot routine. Read More

Preparing for the pressure that comes in a playoff

by Tyrus York, SwingFix instructor | Jan 21, 2013 7:00 AM ET

Brian Gay captured his fourth career PGA title in a playoff at the Humana Challenge on Sunday. Would you know how to handle a playoff situation? Read More

Video: Improve your weight shift and don't hang back

by Golf Channel Digital | Jan 20, 2013 12:00 PM ET

If you hang back on your downswing, SwingFix pro Karen Palacios-Jansen and School of Golf's Holly Sonders will help you improve your weight shift. Read More

SwingFix analysis: Making a good backswing pivot

by Ed Oldham, SwingFix Instructor | Jan 18, 2013 7:00 PM ET

It's easy for golfers to sway off the ball and feel like they're making a good turn, but problems are the usual result as is explained by SwingFix pro Ed Oldham. Read More

Tips for taking your short game to the golf course

by Tyrus York, SwingFix instructor | Jan 18, 2013 7:30 AM ET

SwingFix instructor Tyrus York has some great tips to help you practice your short game so that it translates to better results on the golf course. Read More

Tip of the Week: Evaluate your short game options

by Golf Channel Digital | Jan 17, 2013 2:00 PM ET

Having a great short game not only requires plenty of practice but it also requires an understanding of what shots to play in different situations. Read More

Golf Channel's 18 best instruction tips

by Golf Channel Digital | Jan 17, 2013 5:30 AM ET

In honor of its 18th birthday, Golf Channel offers up its 18 best instruction tips over the years. Read More

School of Golf: Learn how to crush it with the driver

by Golf Channel Digital | Jan 16, 2013 7:30 PM ET

School of Golf host Martin Hall wants you to crush your driver in 2013 and he has some great tips to help you accomplish that popular goal. Read More

Weekly Fix: Send in your golf swing for analysis

by SwingFix | Jan 15, 2013 12:00 PM ET

Want to learn more about the golf swing and your swing in particular? Here's your chance, as we unveil Weekly Fix, a new segment on GolfChannel.com. Read More

The Golf Fix: Five keys to playing your best in 2013

by Golf Channel Digital | Jan 14, 2013 8:00 PM ET

Michael Breed, host of The Golf Fix, gives you five crucial areas to focus on in 2013 so that you can play your best golf this coming year. Read More

Learn to close the deal when you have the chance

by Tyrus York, SwingFix instructor | Jan 14, 2013 10:00 AM ET

Russell Henley was in total control in winning the Sony Open, and SwingFix pro Tyrus York has some tips to help you finish rounds in equally strong fashion. Read More

SwingFix analysis: Keeping the club on the right plane

by Erik Horve, SwingFix instructor | Jan 13, 2013 12:00 PM ET

Swing plane can be a tricky concept to understand for many but it's one explained quite well by SwingFix pro Erik Horve in this swing analysis. Read More

Video: Eliminate a cast to generate more power

by SwingFix | Jan 11, 2013 7:00 PM ET

Brad Brewer shows you how to utilize the split-grip drill to eliminate the casting action that you have in your swing, which will lead to more powerful golf shots. Read More

Check out your backswing positions in slow motion

by SwingFix | Jan 11, 2013 7:30 AM ET

If you're dealing with winter conditions where you live, here's a great drill that you can work on at home to improve your backswing this offseason. Read More

Tip of the Week: Strengthen your glove-hand grip

by SwingFix | Jan 10, 2013 2:00 PM ET

If your glove hand is on the golf club in a weak position, an open clubface is the likely result, but Brian Mogg has a great tip to help you fix that issue. Read More

School of Golf: How to start off strong in 2013

by Golf Channel Digital | Jan 9, 2013 7:30 PM ET

School of Golf is back and Martin Hall has some tips in this video segment to help you start 2013 by hitting the ball solidly with distance and accuracy. Read More

Video: Use resistance to improve your takeaway

by SwingFix | Jan 9, 2013 7:00 AM ET

SwingFix instructor Jim Williams shows you how you can utilize a piece of 2x4 lumber to dramatically improve your takeaway. Read More

Adapting mentally to windy conditions on the course

by Tyrus York, SwingFix instructor | Jan 8, 2013 11:00 AM ET

Playing in the wind can be tough both physically and mentally, and SwingFix pro Tyrus York has some advice to help you survive a windy day on the course. Read More