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.
Justin Rose is like a fine wine — he only gets better with age. Here are four tips from the 45-year-old you can lean on to make more birdies.
As a golf instructor, I’ve seen firsthand how important putting is to a golfer’s score and, let’s be honest, their enjoyment of the game. A few well-struck putts can turn a good round into a great one, and conversely, poor putting can unravel even the best ball-striking days. When it comes to equipment, many golfers immediately think of the big, forgiving mallet putters, especially the TaylorMade Spider series. While those are fantastic tools, I’m excited to share some insights on TaylorMade’s new SYSTM 2 line, which brings high-tech precision to more traditional putter shapes. This offers a fantastic opportunity to…
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
Hello, everyone! Sarah Chen here, your golf instruction editor for The Daily Duffer. With 15+ years of experience helping golfers of all levels, from tour pros to weekend warriors, I truly believe that with the right guidance, anyone can improve their game. Today, we’re diving into a crucial topic that often gets overlooked: how your equipment choices, specifically your irons, directly impact your swing mechanics, launch, and overall performance. I find it fascinating when golfers are searching for new clubs, often focusing on the latest models, but sometimes overlooking how these new clubs might interact with their existing swing. I…
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
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF.com editor Zephyr Melton explains a move during the backswing that helped him add swing speed.
Hello, Daily Duffer readers! Sarah Chen here, your golf instruction editor. As a PGA-certified instructor with over 15 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with golfers at every level, from weekend enthusiasts to tour professionals. One thing I’ve learned is that the drive for improvement is universal, and with the right approach, anyone can elevate their game. Today, I want to talk about something that often gets overlooked by amateur golfers, but which professionals like Aldrich Potgieter are constantly optimizing: your equipment. We often think of the golf swing as purely physical, but the tools in your…
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