Spencer Lanoue

Spencer has been playing golf since he was a kid and has spent a lifetime chasing improvement. With over a decade of experience building successful tech products, he combined his love for golf and startups to create Caddie AI - the world's best AI golf app. Giving everyone an expert level coach in your pocket, available 24/7. Caddie's mission is simple: make world-class golf advice accessible to everyone, anytime.

Latest articles

How to Correct a Push Fade in Golf

There’s nothing more frustrating than striking what feels like a solid golf shot, only to look up and see it start right of your target and curve even further away. This shot, the push fade (or a push slice, for more extreme cases), sends your ball into trouble and adds strokes to your score. The good news is that it’s an incredibly common miss, and it’s fixable. This article will break down exactly why you’re hitting a push fade and provide clear, actionable steps and drills to correct your ball flight for good.

How to Play Golf in 20 MPH Winds

Battling a 20 MPH wind can make a round of golf feel like you’ve gone 12 rounds in a boxing ring, but it doesn't have to decimate your scorecard or your spirits. In fact, learning how to manage the elements is one of the most satisfying skills a golfer can develop. This guide will walk you through the practical, actionable adjustments for your setup, swing, and on-course strategy to help you score well, even when the wind is howling.

How to Improve a Chip Shot in Golf

Shaving strokes off your handicap doesn't happen with booming drives, it happens around the greens. Turning three shots into two consistently is the fastest way to lower your scores, and it all starts with a reliable chip shot. This guide breaks down the essential chipping technique - from the setup to the swing - into simple, repeatable steps. We'll give you a clear framework to build confidence in your short game and finally stop dreading those little shots just off the putting surface.

How to Put on a Benefit Golf Tournament

Putting on a benefit golf tournament might seem like a huge task, but with a clear plan, it's one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to raise money for a cause you care about. This guide provides a step-by-step roadmap, breaking down the process from the initial idea to the final thank-you note. We'll cover everything you need to know to host a successful and memorable event.

How to Stop Steeping in a Golf Swing

That frustrating, steep, over-the-top move in your golf swing is one of the most common and confidence-killing faults in the game. It’s the move that leads to weak, spinning slices, jarring pulls, and the feeling that you’re chopping down on the ball instead of sweeping it powerfully towards the target. This article will show you exactly what a steep swing is, what causes it, and most importantly, provide simple, actionable drills to get your club on a shallower, more powerful path for good.

How to Lay Out a Golf Bag

Organizing your golf bag is one of the simplest ways to improve your game before you even swing a club. It’s not just about looking neat, a well-ordered bag streamlines your process on the course, saves you from frantic searching, and puts you in a calmer, more confident state of mind for every shot. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step method for laying out your clubs and gear, transforming your bag from a source of chaos into a tool that helps you play smarter golf.

How to Free Up Your Golf Swing

Does your golf swing feel more like a tense chopping motion than a smooth, athletic an unwind? If you're trying to muscle the ball and find it difficult to finish in a balanced position, your swing is being restricted by tension. This guide will walk you through the fundamental feelings and movements needed to release that tension, unlock your body’s natural rotation, and finally learn how to free up your golf swing for effortless power and consistency.

How to Stop Shoulders from Spinning Out in Golf

That weak, curving slice or the wild, snapping pull-hook all-too-often starts with one common fault: shoulders spinning out at the start of the downswing. It’s an incredibly frustrating move that robs you of power and consistency. This article will break down exactly why your shoulders are getting overactive and provide you with a clear, step-by-step plan and practical drills to fix it for good.

How to Swing a Golf Club at Topgolf

Standing in a Topgolf bay surrounded by friends, food, and music, you want to do more than just whiff the ball - you want to hit a solid shot and see it fly toward one of those giant glowing targets. You don’t need a Tour-level swing, just a simple, repeatable motion that works. This guide breaks down exactly how to swing a golf club at Topgolf, covering everything from holding the club correctly to striking a triumphant, photo-worthy finishing pose.

How to Fix a Push Golf Swing

Seeing your golf ball start right of the target and stay there is one of the most frustrating feelings in golf. That’s a push, and it often feels like you made a good swing, only to get a bad result. This article breaks down exactly why you hit the push and provides clear, actionable drills to get your ball flying back at the pin.

How to Play Chapman Golf

Tired of the pressure of individual stroke play every time you go out? Chapman golf might be the perfect, strategic, and fun format for your next round with a friend. This article breaks down exactly how to play Chapman, from the step-by-step rules and scoring to the clever strategies that will give your team an edge.

How to Not Duff a Golf Shot

Nothing sours a good round of golf faster than the dreaded duff. You've picked the perfect club, pictured the perfect shot, and taken a confident swing - only to bury the club in the turf a few inches behind the ball, watching it pathetically hobble a few feet forward. It’s frustrating, and it kills your momentum. But it doesn't have to be a permanent part of your game. I’m going to show you exactly why you duff your shots and provide a clear, step-by-step guide to help you start making clean, crisp contact every single time.

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