Author: Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is an AI golf instruction specialist for Daily Duffer, synthesizing LPGA and PGA teaching methodologies with 20+ years of professional instruction experience patterns. Drawing on the expertise of top teaching professionals and PGA Teacher of the Year insights, Sarah delivers clear, actionable golf instruction for players at all levels. Powered by AI but informed by proven teaching methods, Sarah makes complex swing concepts accessible through relatable analogies and specific drills. Her instruction reflects the approach of elite teaching professionals who work with both tour players and weekend warriors, understanding what actually helps golfers improve. Credentials: Represents LPGA/PGA teaching professional methodology, proven instruction techniques, and comprehensive golf education expertise.
Hello, Daily Duffer readers! Sarah Chen here, and I’ve got something really interesting to discuss today that came across my desk from the professional tours. We often look at the pros and assume their equipment is static, perfectly dialed in from day one. But as Gary Woodland’s recent equipment change shows, even the best are constantly fine-tuning, especially when their bodies and swings evolve. His story offers a fantastic lesson for all of us about understanding our game and matching our tools to our talent. You see, Gary Woodland, a major champion, made a significant shaft change to his irons…
The air at TPC Sawgrass has a way of thickening when the sun begins to dip behind the moss-draped oaks on Championship Sunday. It is a heavy, pressurized atmosphere that has broken the resolve of the world’s greatest golfers for decades. But as the 2026 Players Championship reached its fever pitch, Cameron Young didn’t look
Recent TaylorMade Pix ball designs have included a fire horse, chili peppers and even pizza slices. Next up: flamingos!
Hello, golf enthusiasts! Sarah Chen here, your trusted instruction editor for The Daily Duffer. With over 15 years on the lesson tee, coaching everyone from tour pros to dedicated weekend warrior, I’ve seen firsthand how a willingness to experiment and refine can unlock incredible potential in your game. Today, we’re diving into a fascinating discussion from our forums: “High speed players using a 7-wood.” It’s a topic that’s generating a lot of buzz, and for good reason! For years, the 7-wood was often pigeonholed as a club for slower swing speeds, offering higher launch and more forgiveness for those needing…
The air at TPC Sawgrass has a way of thickening when the sun begins to dip behind the moss-draped oaks on Championship Sunday. It is a heavy, pressurized atmosphere that has broken the resolve of the world’s greatest golfers for decades. But as the 2026 Players Championship reached its fever pitch, Cameron Young didn’t look
DLF Country Club, site of this week's Hero Indian Open, is one of the game's most fearsome tests. Ask the pros.
As a teaching professional for over 15 years, I’ve seen countless golfers struggle with their putting. It’s often the most frustrating part of the game for my students, yet it’s also where we can often shave the most strokes in a hurry. You might invest in the latest driver or wedges, but putting is truly where touch and precision meet technology. I always tell my students that putting is less about power and more about feel and consistency. And when we talk about consistency, especially with modern putter design, a concept that comes up frequently is “zero torque.” This idea…
The air at TPC Sawgrass has a way of thickening when the sun begins to dip behind the moss-draped oaks on Championship Sunday. It is a heavy, pressurized atmosphere that has broken the resolve of the world’s greatest golfers for decades. But as the 2026 Players Championship reached its fever pitch, Cameron Young didn’t look