How a ‘light’ feeling during the backswing can create a powerful stroke

You’ve heard the term “load your backswing.” Good advice, but often misunderstood by a majority of players. In my research using Swing Catalyst and various force plates, I’ve found that the “loading” portion of your backswing (bringing your weight to the trail side so you can shift it forward on the downswing to create power […]

Scottie Scheffler stumbled in Phoenix. His answer revealed something about his greatness

Scottie Scheffler’s greatness has many layers. Jordan Spieth explained one aspect of it better than anyone as the world No. 1 stormed to victory at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. According to Spieth, Scheffler’s superpower “lies less in the golf swing and more in the personality.” Scottie Scheffler, Spieth said, is a man on […]

Charissa Thompson signs as the newest brand ambassador for XXIO

Television host and sports broadcaster Charissa Thompson has signed on as the newest ambassador for golf brand XXIO. Thompson is one of the United States’ best-known broadcasters, having worked on air for nearly two decades for the Big Ten Network, Fox Sports Net, ESPNFox Sports and now Amazon Prime. The University of California graduate has […]

‘Didn’t feel great:’ 1 storyline emerged at LIV Golf’s season opener in Riyadh

The fifth season of LIV Golf kicked off this week under the lights in Saudi Arabia. But the focus wasn’t on golf. The week started with additional questions about the departures of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed. While the reaction to the departure of two big names highlighted the new reality of the competition, something […]