Rory McIlroy’s stock draw turned into ugly left shots after range conditions at the Scottish Open masked a growing swing flaw. Here’s the technical breakdown of what went wrong, and how he plans to fix it before Royal Birkdale.
Every Open Championship, wind and firm turf conspire to wreck players’ swings. From ball position drifting back to fighting the wind subconsciously, here’s what goes wrong and how the pros manage it.
From Akshay Bhatia and Chris Gotterup on tour to Steph Kyriacou’s own side bets, here’s the simple birdie-only match pros use to stay sharp, and how you can adapt it for your own game.
The genius of pro golfers isn’t simply being able to do the important things, but knowing how to quickly spot what the important things are in the first place.
Three key lessons from a club fitting and coaching sessions show how better use of the ground, smarter swing feels and clear communication can quickly improve your golf game.
One common mistake golfers fall into with their takeaway is using too much of their body to get the club going, which causes them to sway and wobble and all sorts of things.
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — “Viktor Hovland is on the range right now.” My colleague Jamie Kennedy turned to me and said that, looking mildly confused and pleasently surpirsed. The U.S. Open’s range tracker was on his computer screen in the media center and it was lit up with rows of pink. Each row represents one shot, Read more…
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Days at the U.S. Open are long and brutal. “I’m tired,” said 36-hole leader, Wyndham Clark. “I’m going to really be looking forward to a nap.” What did Wyndham do next? Walked straight to the driving range. It made me wonder: What motivates players to head back to the driving range after Read more…
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — I stood aghast when I saw what was happening. Wyndham Clark, the 36-hole leader of the 2026 U.S. Open, dropped his ball onto the ground on the tee box on the first hole, then hit his shot—without teeing up his ball. Clark did it again on the 10th and 15th holes; both Read more…
Scottie Scheffler wasn’t happy with his approach play in round one at Shinnecock Hills and he went straight to the range to fix it. Here’s what he and coach Randy Smith were working on and why it could be the key to his US Open campaign.
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Scottie Scheffler has spoiled golf fans in recent seasons, so much that it’s worth reminding ourselves that during his relative down year in 2026—which includes one win and seven top 5 finishes—these are his underlying statistics: 1st SG: Total 4th SG: Off-The-Tee 16th SG: Approach 19th SG: Putting 30th Driving Distance 26th Read more…
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — The 2026 U.S. Open is going to be one of the best chipping majors in recent times. I’m convinced of it. The wind means players are going to miss a lot of them; the slopes around the greens mean they’re going to hit some interesting chip shots to get up and down. Read more…
Former U.S. Open champ Wyndham Clark is the reigning king of fun-looking range drills. While some players prefer chasing feels, Wyndham and his coach, Pat Coyner, use obstacles and training aids to get his swing in the positions he wants. Avoid the obstacles, and your swing will be moving the way you want it to. Read more…
Most golfers know where their bad shots go, but not what caused them. Understanding the laws of ball flight helps you diagnose your swing properly and fix the real issue behind each miss.
Australian Golf Digest
