2025’s Best Golf Instruction: Insights from Averee Dovsek

As we reflect on an exhilarating year in professional golf, Golfweek is excited to share the most engaging stories that captured our readers’ attention throughout 2025. This year, we’ve meticulously analyzed our content and identified the top five instructional articles that resonated the most with our dedicated audience.

Top 5 Instructional Stories in 2025

Led by golf expert Averee Dovsek, a renowned long-drive competitor and former college golfer, here are the five most-clicked instructional pieces that can elevate your game:

1. Stop Casting Your Golf Club for Good

Learn to eliminate the common flaw of casting the club during your downswing, allowing you to create much-needed lag. This drill involves using a painter’s stick, ruler, or similar flat item with a rubber band. If the ruler points down during your backswing, you’re on the right track; if it slides up, you risk early extension and flipping the club.

2. Three Simple Tips to Hit Bombs with Your Driver

Unlock the potential to gain speed and power with your driver. By implementing three key moves—getting your hands high at the top of your swing, allowing your lower body to initiate motion during the downswing, and executing explosive footwork—you can significantly enhance your distance off the tee.

3. The Lead Leg Drill Every Golfer Should Know

Weight transfer is a common struggle for amateur golfers. This essential drill teaches you to shift your weight naturally to your lead leg, promoting improved ball striking, consistent contact, and increased distance.

4. The Easiest Hack to Improve Distance Control When Putting

In putting, many golfers prioritize the line over distance control, but the latter is crucial. Even a well-aimed putt can be wasted if it travels 20 feet past the hole. Discover how improving your distance control can reduce three-putts and enhance overall scores.

5. The Dead-Arm Chip Shot: Your Key to Lower Scores

Every golfer has experienced the frustration of an unexpected chip shot turning a birdie opportunity into a double bogey. By softening your left hand and adopting a smooth, putting-like motion, you can minimize chunked shots and skulled balls, ultimately trusting your chip shot to lower your scores.

Conclusion

2025 has been a remarkable year for golf instruction at Golfweek, fueled by the invaluable insights from Averee Dovsek. By incorporating these top tips into your game, you can experience noticeable improvements in your performance on the course.

Stay tuned for more updates and expert advice as we continue to navigate the ever-thrilling world of professional golf.