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 Mentally Recover from a Bad Round of Golf

Having a score-wrecking round of golf can feel like a punch to the gut. The frustration on the drive home, the clubs getting thrown in the trunk, the loop of every bad shot playing over and over in your head - it’s an awful feeling that can poison your confidence for weeks. This guide gives you a tangible, step-by-step process for not only moving on from a bad round but using it as fuel to become a better, more resilient golfer. You'll learn how to dissect the damage without emotion and build a mindset that prevents one bad day from spiraling into a slump.

How to Stop Falling Off the Ball in Golf

Losing your balance and falling off the ball during your swing is one of the most frustrating feelings in golf, leading to wild mishits and a complete loss of power. The good news is that it’s almost always caused by a handful of correctable habits in your setup and weight shift. This guide will walk you through exactly why you're losing your balance and provide clear, actionable steps and drills to build a stable, powerful, and consistent golf swing.

How to Use a Golf Buddy

Having a Golf Buddy distances finder, whether it’s a watch, a handheld unit, or a voice clip-on, is like having your own personal yardage book for every course you play. To truly lower your scores, however, you need to go beyond just getting the basic yardage to the flag. This guide will show you precisely how to use your Golf Buddy to make smarter strategic decisions, manage your way around the course like a pro, and gain real insight into your game.

How to Stop Aiming Right in Golf

It's one of the most maddening feelings in golf: you hit a great shot, pure contact, perfect trajectory… but it flies dead right of your target. Even worse, sometimes you’ll hit a pull, thinking you’ve overcorrected, only to find you were actually aimed so far right that the pull was the only thing that saved the shot from the trees. This article will break down exactly why most amateur golfers aim right of their target and give you a simple, repeatable process to permanently fix your alignment and start hitting your targets.

How to Pass the PAT Golf Test

The PGA Playing Ability Test isn't just another round of golf, it's the gateway to your professional career, and the pressure that comes with it is real. Succeeding isn't simply about having a good swing - it’s a rigorous test of your endurance, course management, and mental fortitude. This guide will provide a clear, actionable roadmap for preparing for and passing the PAT, covering everything from the right mindset and strategic prep to specific, purpose-driven practice drills that will get you ready for the day.

How to Use Your Hands in a Golf Swing

Nothing confuses golfers more than the role of the hands in the golf swing. Most players know the swing should be powered by the body’s rotation, but our hands are what connect us to the club. This often leads to overactive hands that try to do too much, resulting in slices, hooks, and inconsistent contact. This guide will walk you through exactly how your hands should work, covering the grip, the backswing, and the all-important release through impact.

How to Tell if Golf Grips Are Worn

A worn-out golf grip does more than just feel bad in your hands, it quietly sabotages your swing and builds bad habits without you ever realizing it. You can have a perfect setup and great swing thoughts, but if the only connection to the club is slick and unreliable, your results will suffer. This guide will walk you through exactly how to spot the signs of worn grips, how to test them, and when to know for sure that it’s time for a change.

How to Use the Power Package in Golf

Unlocking real, consistent power in your golf swing comes from understanding one simple concept: the Power Package. It’s the triangle your arms and shoulders create, and learning to move it with your body - not just your arms - is the secret to generating effortless speed and solid contact. This guide breaks down exactly how to build and use your power package, providing clear, actionable steps you can take to the range today.

How to Book a Golf Vacation to Ireland

A golf trip to Ireland is one of the game's ultimate pilgrimages, and you are right to have it on your bucket list. Planning one might seem like a huge task, but it doesn't have to be. This guide will walk you through a clear, step-by-step process to book your perfect Irish golf adventure, from choosing when to go and which legendary courses to play, to what shots you'll actually need when you get there.

How to Tell How Old Golf Clubs Are

Figuring out the exact age of a set of golf clubs can feel a bit like a treasure hunt, but it’s often simpler than you think. Whether you've stumbled upon a vintage set in the garage, are browsing a second-hand shop, or just want to know more about your own trusty gamers, this guide has you covered. We'll walk through the practical steps to determine their vintage, from reading serial numbers and checking manufacturer databases to spotting the technological trends that define each era of golf equipment.

How to Hit Solid Irons in the Downswing in Golf

The secret to that pure, compressed iron shot isn't a complex, PGA Tour-only move, it’s an efficient sequence that starts the moment you transition from backswing to downswing. Learning to initiate the downswing correctly is the difference between inconsistent contact and the flushed feel every golfer craves. This guide will walk you through the exact movements you need to deliver the club like an expert, hitting the ball first and creating that perfect, satisfying divot.

How to Hit Up on the Golf Ball

Launching your driver high with a piercing, distance-eating trajectory isn’t about brute strength, it comes from learning how to hit <em>up</em> on the golf ball. Mastering this move is the single biggest key to unlocking more yards off the tee and leaving your buddies wondering what you’ve been doing at the range. This guide will walk you through the essential setup adjustments, swing feelings, and actionable drills you need to transform your descending chop into a powerful, ascending sweep.

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