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Category Archives: Tips

Online Golf Lessons: Everything To Know 

We all struggle with finding enough time in our day to play and practice golf. Sometimes taking an extra trip out to the golf club at a time that works for your local golf professional is just not convenient. With the modern technology that golfers have access to, online golf lessons are a perfect replacement…

Posted byBy Brian Park

5 Tips to Sync Your Upper Body in the Golf Downswing

Many golfers struggle with the following problems: Early extension Hanging back in the downswing Coming over the top One of the keys to a great golf swing is understanding how to sync up your arms and upper body on the downswing.  We’ve combined tips and drills from 5 different Skillest coaches to help you improve…

Posted byBy Brian Park

Understanding Golf Terms: A Beginner’s Guide

Playing golf can feel like entering a maze of unfamiliar terms, especially when you’re just starting out. But don’t worry—understanding golf terminology is actually not that complicated, and it’ll help you build confidence on the course.  Golf isn’t just about hitting a ball; it’s a sport with its own language. Once you get a handle…

Posted byBy Brian Park

5 Tips to Become a Great Bunker Player

It can be the biggest pain when playing any course. Just word alone sounds ugly: bunker. But sand traps don’t need to be something you fear. For some players, bunker play can be something of a strong suit. Nathan Leonhardt breaks down five tips to become a great bunker player. And if you like this…

Posted byBy Brian Park

What is Stack & Tilt?

Three of the most polarizing words in the world of golf coaching and golf lessons are ‘Stack & Tilt’. Introduced in the June 2007 issue of Golf Digest, it instigated mixed responses from the golfing community. Advocates call it a game-changing approach to golf, while skeptics fear its potential impact on the artistic elements of…

Posted byBy Nick Adcock

Learn how to hit the spectacular stinger!

Zac Radford has become synonymous with hitting perhaps the most captivating shots in golf. He has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers on social media hitting stingers in visually spectacular locations. Tiger Woods made the shot famous earlier in his career when he began hitting these incredibly low piercing shots when he wanted both accuracy and distance….

Posted byBy Baden Schaff

The way you practice has changed forever!

This is not just another post on a swing tip that is going to improve your golf swing. But more to offer insight into how changing the way you learn can trigger some improvement.  So first hear me out, I most likely know your situation, you play golf on a Saturday pick up your score…

Posted byBy Toby McGeachie

The ultimate Brooks Koepka bunker analysis

We are incredibly excited to have the coach of Brooks Koepka, Jeff Pierce now coaching on Skillest. Jeff is an incredibly talented PGA Tour coach who has made a name for himself as a short game specialist. To launch his profile on Skillest we sat down with him for the most comprehensive breakdown of Brooks…

Posted byBy Baden Schaff

How To Record Your Golf Swing

If you want to record your golf swing to get an online golf lesson on Skillest, make sure you record from the correct camera angles. You can either ask somebody to record your swing for you or you can buy a camera / phone stand so you can record your own golf swing. Choosing The…

Posted byBy Brian Park

When Should I Take Golf Lessons?

One of the most common questions golfers who want to improve ask is: When should I take golf lessons? The answer is you should take golf lessons when you’ve decided you want to improve at golf. If you are a begnner, lessons will help you learn the fundamentals before you develop bad habits. If you…

Posted byBy Brian Park