Episodes
You need to play with what you've got on any given day. Sometimes that'll be your best, but more often than not, something will be off. But continuing to make mistakes trying to make something happen that just isn't happening is one of the fastest ways to blow up your scores.
Published 09/03/24
LKD and Sam Weinman dive into an emerging trend among elite golfers and explain how it might help weekend warriors in similar ways.
Published 08/29/24
Getting your mind right on the golf course is nearly as important as making good swings and handling rough stretches when they come is vital to scoring well.
Published 08/22/24
Is Ai taking over the world? That's debatable. But while it's here, you might as well use it to help improve your golf game.
Published 08/13/24
Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell discuss how playing in certain winds can affect your golf ball and what to do to keep your ball on line.
Published 08/08/24
On this episode, Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell explain how hinging your wrists can help with a number of shots out of the bunker.
Published 08/06/24
Sam Weinman and Shane Ryan, two aspirational 80-breakers discuss how they handle intrusive thoughts when glory is on the line.
Published 08/01/24
Sam Weinman and Shane Ryan, two aspirational 80-breakers, try to hone in on what's working for them when their games are at their best. Shane, who has a few sub-80 rounds under his belt, details his tee-to-green prowess, while Sam, who's still on the hunt grapples with why he can't clear the final hurdle.
Published 07/30/24
Pros talk about it all the time—when they’re not playing well, they have a go-to shot to fall back on. In this episode, we explain how you can find your go-to shots to salvage the rounds when you’re not feeling your best.
Published 07/25/24
Playing in a competition round for the first time in a while? In this episode, we discuss common mistakes and how you can avoid them.
Published 07/23/24
One of the most common swing problems in golf is early extension. But what exactly does that mean? How do you fix it? On this episode of Golf IQ, Luke Kerr-Dineen and Drew Powell discuss this swing-killing move and drills to avoid it.
Published 07/11/24
Hitting the ball farther is all the rage, but what about hitting it straighter? In this episode, LKD and Drew Powell share their favorite tips, including some from pros, on how to improve accuracy.
Published 07/09/24
LKD and Drew Powell stress the importance of ball position, how different shot shapes can indicate a correct or incorrect setup and how you can fix it, even in the middle of a round.
Published 07/02/24
Guest host Sam Weinman interviews Golf Digest contributor Shane Ryan about the differences between two rounds he played on the same course in back-to-back days: One on his own and one with the help of PGA Tour caddie Paul Tesori on his bag.
Published 06/25/24
Sean Zak returns to share some details about a fan-favorite chapter in his book 'Searching in St. Andrews,' in which he caddies for Joel Dahmen in the Scottish Open.
Published 06/20/24
Golf writer Sean Zak joins LKD to preview his book 'Searching in St. Andrews.'
Published 06/18/24
It's the U.S. Open. Many greens will be missed. But on a typical U.S. Open venue, players would reach for a lofted wedge and play aerially toward the hole. This week, viewers will see pros grab their putter from off the green. Here's why and how they'll do it.
Published 06/13/24
LKD and Drew Powell preview the 2024 Men's U.S. Open at Pinehurst with a focus on No. 2's defining feature: its greens. There may be lots of green-length grass, but not all that space ends up playing as "the green," especially during a major.
Published 06/11/24
Guest host Sam Weinman interviews Golf Digest contributor Shane Ryan about the differences between two rounds he played on the same course in back-to-back days: One on his own and one with the help of PGA Tour caddie Paul Tesori on his bag.
Published 06/06/24
Sam Weinman and LKD explore the world of handicaps, starting from the very basics and working their way up to how accurately tracking your scores can help you become a better player.
Published 06/04/24
Matthew Fitzpatrick joins LKD to take us through his process on the closing holes at Muirfield Village, one of the most difficult finishing stretches on tour.
Published 05/30/24
The reason Tiger Woods says he was so good may surprise you.
Published 05/21/24
There are many misconceptions about the putting stroke. LKD and Drew Powell discuss the perils of a stabby stroke and what to do instead.
Published 05/16/24