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.
The Cobra LIMIT3D (OPTM) irons represent a landmark moment in golf equipment. While "3D printing" has been used for years in prototyping or small weights, these are the first commercially available, fully 3D-printed irons. Cobra partnered with nTop (an engineering software firm) and used Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) to create a club that defies
Learn how broomstick putters and this simple "elbow" drill can help you develop a smoother, more consistent putting stroke.
A beginner-friendly look at golf conditioning. For decades, the "golf workout" consisted mostly of a few slow torso twists with a club behind your shoulders and perhaps a brisk walk to the clubhouse bar. But the era of the "non-athlete" golfer is officially over. Inspired by the sheer power of players like Rory McIlroy and
Xander Schauffele was awarded a mulligan in a rare ruling amid a bizarre situation in his TGL match. It didn't go well for the major champ.
Unlocking the techniques used by the pros to turn card-wreckers into scoring opportunities. Every golfer knows the sudden drop in the pit of their stomach when a ball settles into a 50-yard bunker or a downhill, tight lie. These are the "scorecard killers"—the five specific moments where a round either stays on track or spirals
When violence erupted in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, after a drug-lord killing, Agustín Pizá sheltered in his apartment with time to reflect.
Hello, Daily Duffer readers! Sarah Chen here, and I’ve been seeing a fantastic discussion in our forums recently about a topic that hits close to home for many golfers, especially those looking to optimize their game as they mature: fairways woods, specifically the 5 and 7-wood debate. It’s a highly relevant conversation, and one that highlights how equipment choices can truly unlock your best golf. Our WRXer ‘Unsuitable’ kicked off the thread, looking for advice for his father who’s not typically been comfortable with woods. This scenario is incredibly common, and it’s why I always emphasize that the right clubs…
Stop Hitting the Ball, Start Hitting the Target. Most amateur golfers play "reactive golf." They walk up to their ball, look at the general direction of the green, and swing. If the ball goes left, they're frustrated; if it goes right, they’re annoyed. Target golf flips this script. It is the discipline of playing toward