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.
Stop trying to overhaul your swing and start weaponizing the one you brought to the course. Getting ready for a weekend round isn’t about fixing your swing—it’s about weaponizing the one you already have. Success on the course comes from shifting your focus from the practice range to the reality of the 18-hole challenge, where
As Bud Cauley readied to play the par-3 17th hole at the Players Championship on Thursday, play was suspended. Then the conditions changed.
Hello, Daily Duffer readers! Sarah Chen here, and I’m thrilled to be back to talk about something crucial to every golfer aiming to fine-tune their game: equipment customization. As the championship season kicks into high gear, we’re seeing tour players making subtle, yet significant, tweaks to their gear to gain that competitive edge. And guess what? These lessons aren’t just for the pros; they’re incredibly relevant for us weekend warriors and high-level amateurs too! This week, as I was reading about the Players Championship, a common theme really jumped out at me: professional golfers are constantly optimizing their clubs. They…
Why your partner needs a cheerleader, not a swing consultant. Golf is billed as the "ultimate game for a lifetime," but for couples, it’s basically an outdoor escape room where the only way out is through four hours of testing your partner’s sanity. Played well, it’s a scenic rolling date; played poorly, it’s just a
Hello, Daily Duffer readers! Sarah Chen here, your golf instruction editor, fresh off the range and ready to talk about one of the most misunderstood yet crucial aspects of the short game: wedges and bounce. You might think changing a wedge is a simple equipment swap, but as Bryson DeChambeau’s recent gear adjustments show, there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye, especially when it comes to adapting to different course conditions. Bryson recently made headlines by changing his wedges, opting for Bettinardi HLX 5.0 Forged wedges. He swapped out his 50-degree Ping S159 and 56-degree Ping Glide…
From Georgia’s hidden lakes to the wild coasts of New Zealand, these are the year’s premier pairings of championship turf and five-star sanctuary. In 2026, the elite golf getaway has shed its "check-the-box" reputation in favor of something far more soulful. It is no longer enough to simply play eighteen holes; the modern traveler demands
From Georgia’s hidden lakes to the wild coasts of New Zealand, these are the year’s premier pairings of championship turf and five-star sanctuary. In 2026, the elite golf getaway has shed its "check-the-box" reputation in favor of something far more soulful. It is no longer enough to simply play eighteen holes; the modern traveler demands
Akshay Bhatia’s putting method has a been hot-button topic this week. On Wednesday, Jordan Spieth was asked for his opinion on it.