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…
Imagine dropping out of school as a teenager, then working part time at a golf retail store, eventually putting enough work into the game to consider playing full time, and finally becoming a coach at a prestigious club? It’s an unconventional journey, but the exact one Jordan Bazzone took to get to where he is…
What started as an after-work hobby with coworkers transformed into a career for Nick Adcock. The London, Ontario native became immersed in golf in his early 20s, eventually leading to a life in coaching at the renowned Sean Foley Performance Academy in Lake Mary, Florida. Nick shares his journey, detailing experiences ranging from his North…
From starting at age 10 in England, to playing college golf in Florida, then turning pro, but walking away from the game after, and finally returning to the game as an amateur and coach. Alex Clapp has had quite the golf journey, and is enjoying his time helping others improve their game. With over 1,300…
The guys kick off the new year by looking back at the dominating topic of 2021: driving distance. Every week on the tour became the Bryson DeChambeau show. And not necessarily because he was winning week in and week out, but because he was absolutely crushing his drives to the likes we’ve never seen before….
Serving as the Head PGA Professional at the West Kent Golf Club in Downe, England, Jay Kelly has worked with players of all abilities, from beginner level to Tour Professional. He travels the world seeing other top golf coaches, seeking out new ideas and findings about the game. Jay specializes in the long game and…
Introduced to golf at a young age, Yusuf Raidhan grew up in the southeast African country of Malawi. His passion for the game grew the more he’d play with his father and brother. Over the next 20+ years, Yusuf would go on to work with some of the best instructors in the world from the…
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Based in Dubai, UAE, Alex Riggs is a Canadian-born golf coach who has spent almost 20 years working under some of the best names in golf, including Sean Foley. Alex travels regularly for both amateur and professional players, including many top PGA & LPGA Tour Players. With hundreds of 5-star reviews on Skillest, Alex continues…