Author: Sarah Chen

Hello, Daily Duffer readers! Sarah Chen here, and I’m excited to dive into a topic that’s often overlooked but incredibly impactful for your golf swing: the movement of your trail leg during the downswing. We just saw Justin Rose, fresh off his PGA Tour victory at the Farmers Insurance Open, showcase incredible consistency, and a recent interview with his coach, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Blackburn, gave us a fascinating look into one of his key swing thoughts. What we learned can absolutely help you improve your ball striking and rotation. For years, I’ve taught golfers of all levels that…

As the golf instruction editor for The Daily Duffer, I’m thrilled to kick off a new series designed to help you unlock your full scoring potential. We all know golf is a game of inches, and nowhere is that more apparent than in your “Scoring Range Performance”—those crucial shots from 150 yards and in. This part of the game is where rounds are truly made or broken, and it deserves focused attention. I’ve seen it time and again in my 15+ years of teaching, from aspiring tour players to dedicated weekend warriors: the golfer who can crush a drive but…

Hello, fellow golfers! Sarah Chen here, your golf instruction editor for The Daily Duffer. 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 warriors to tour professionals. My firm belief is that with the right instruction and a little dedication, anyone can improve. Today, we’re going to dive into how understanding your numbers can unlock your best golf, especially with the exciting new technology surfacing. Every golfer, regardless of their skill level, yearns for more distance, better control, and ultimately, lower scores. But how do we…

Hello, Daily Duffer readers! Sarah Chen here, and I’m excited to share some insights with you today on a topic that often sparks lively debate on the range: iron selection, specifically the allure of blades. As a PGA-certified instructor with over 15 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand the impact the right (or wrong) equipment can have on a golfer’s game, whether you’re a burgeoning pro or just stepping onto the course. There’s a common misconception whispered on practice greens that if you’re serious about your game, you *must* play blades. This idea usually comes with the well-intentioned, but often…

Hello, fellow Duffer! Sarah Chen here, your Golf Instruction Editor, and I’m excited to dive into a part of the game that separates the good from the great: pitching. If you’ve ever watched a tour pro effortlessly chip it close from tough lies, you know the magic I’m talking about. And guess what? That magic is absolutely within your reach. Last week, we talked about full swings. This week, we’re narrowing our focus to pitching – those crucial shots with your wedges that are less than a full swing, typically ranging from 15-20 yards out to just shy of your…

As a golf instruction editor for The Daily Duffer and a PGA-certified instructor for over 15 years, I’ve seen firsthand how dedication and proper technique can transform a golfer’s game. From tour pros to weekend warriors, the pursuit of improvement is a shared passion. Sometimes, that improvement comes from an intense focus on fundamentals, and other times, it comes from an incredibly precise adjustment to equipment, tailored just for you. Chris Gotterup’s recent gear customization is a fantastic example of the latter, and it offers us a valuable lesson. Chris Gotterup, fresh off a big win at the WM Phoenix…

Hello, fellow golfers! Sarah Chen here, your Golf Instruction Editor for The Daily Duffer. As a PGA-certified instructor with over 15 years on the lesson tee, I’ve seen firsthand that every golfer, from tour professionals to weekend enthusiasts, has the potential to improve. The secret? It often starts even before you swing a club. Far too often, golfers show up for a lesson with a general sense of frustration, hoping their instructor will magically diagnose and fix everything. While I adore a good challenge, the truth is, the more prepared you are for a lesson, the faster and more dramatically…

Hello golfers! Sarah Chen here, your Golf Instruction Editor for The Daily Duffer. I’ve spent over 15 years on the range and course, helping players of all levels unlock their potential. One area that often gets overlooked, or perhaps misunderstood, is the intricate relationship between our wrists, hands, and the golf club. We all want more power and accuracy, right? Well, a recent experiment sheds some fascinating light on how our hands can either be our greatest asset or our biggest hindrance. You often hear about specific wrist actions – cocking, uncocking, rolling. But what if some of these motions,…