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.
From winners (young and old) to losers (soggy and sad) to questions (Tiger, Hawaii and otherwise), here's how the PGA Tour season started.
Hello, Daily Duffer readers! Sarah Chen here, and I’m thrilled to be back sharing some insights from the world of professional golf that you can apply to your own game. This week, as the PGA Tour descends upon the challenging Champion Course at PGA National for the 2026 Cognizant Classic, our GolfWRX team is on site, giving us a sneak peek into what the best players in the world are doing to prepare. And you know what? A lot of it comes back to the fundamentals. The Champion Course, with its infamous “Bear Trap,” demands precision, especially around the greens.…
"Turn your most feared yardage into your biggest weapon. Eliminate the chunk and own the scoring zone." For many golfers, the 50-yard pitch is the most uncomfortable spot on the course. It’s too far for a chip, but not far enough for a full swing. This "in-between" distance often leads to hesitation, causing players to
The 2026 Cognizant Classic odds are out, and a U.S. Ryder Cup star leads the betting favorites at PGA National.
Hello, Daily Duffer Nation! Sarah Chen here, your Golf Instruction Editor, and I’m thrilled to be back with you. This week, we’re taking a page out of the pros’ book, inspired by the buzz at the Genesis Invitational. Even with some early week rain at Riviera, the GolfWRX crew was on the ground, capturing insights into what the best in the game are using. While we can’t all have custom Cameron putters or a personal fitting session every week, we can certainly learn from their meticulous approach to equipment and, more importantly, translate that same focus into our own short…
A guide to mastering the greens and conquering three-putts. We’ve all been there: you’ve hit a magnificent approach shot onto a massive, undulating green. You’re dancing, but you’re forty feet from the cup. The adrenaline is pumping, but then reality sets in. Most golfers approach these moments with a "hope and a prayer" mentality, often
A six-shot lead at Riviera had evaporated with Tiger Woods looking on? Suddenly, Jacob Bridgeman was leading the Genesis and couldn't feel a thing.
As a teaching professional, one of the most rewarding parts of my job is seeing golfers of all skill levels improve, especially in their short game. Putting, in particular, is an area where dramatic improvements can be made relatively quickly. It’s often said that “you drive for show, but you putt for dough,” and it couldn’t be truer. A solid putting stroke can shave strokes off your score faster than almost anything else. Today, we’re going to dive into how equipment and technique intertwine to create that truly effective stroke, inspired by the craftsmanship we see in putters like the…