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 Determine the Nearest Point of Relief in Golf

Figuring out your Nearest Point of Relief on the golf course can feel intimidating, but it’s a necessary rule that, once understood, can save you strokes and frustration. This guide will give you a clear, step-by-step process for correctly finding your Nearest Point of Relief (NPR), so you can play with confidence and follow the rules like a seasoned pro. We’ll cover what it is, when to use it, and exactly how to determine it without any guesswork.

How to Clean Sticker Residue Off a Golf Club

That ugly, sticky residue left behind by a price tag or-lead tape is one of golf’s little annoyances, smudging an otherwise pristine clubhead or shaft. Beyond just being an eyesore, that leftover gunk on the clubface can actually impact how the ball comes off at impact. This guide will walk you through several safe and simple methods to get your clubs looking clean and playing their best, using items you likely already have at home.

How to Pull a Golf Shaft

Thinking about changing your golf shaft yourself seems like a task reserved for tour vans and seasoned club builders, but it’s an empowering skill you can absolutely master in your own garage. Learning to pull a golf shaft opens up a new world of club customization, repair, and savings. This guide breaks down the entire process into simple, straightforward steps, giving you the confidence and know-how to do the job safely and correctly from start to finish.

How to Grip the Right Hand in Golf

Your right hand grip in golf is the ultimate difference-maker. It controls the clubface, influences power, and dictates the shape of your shot more than you might realize. Get it wrong, and you’ll spend your entire round fighting your swing, trying to make compensations to hit the ball straight. Get it right, and you unlock a new level of consistency and power. This guide will walk you through, step by step, how to place your right hand on the club correctly, creating a neutral and powerful hold without a lot of confusing jargon.

How to Find the Spine of a Golf Shaft

Finding the spine of a golf shaft is a high-level detail that can turn a good club into a great one, yet many golfers don’t know this subtle manufacturing aspect even exists. Properly orienting the shaft’s spine creates a club that feels more stable, performs more consistently, and delivers the ball to the target more predictably. This article will show you exactly what a shaft spine is, why it matters, and how you can find and align it yourself to get a tour-level advantage from your equipment.

How to Correct Hitting the Golf Ball Fat

Hearing that dull, heavy thud of your club digging into the turf - followed by a sad piece of sod flying farther than your golf ball - is one of the most disheartening feelings in the game. Hitting it fat not only robs you of distance but can shake your confidence for the rest of the round. This guide will walk you through exactly why you’re hitting your shots fat and provide simple, effective drills to help you start making that pure, ball-first contact you're looking for.

How to Not Move Your Head in a Golf Swing

Thinking you need to keep your head perfectly still during your golf swing is one of the most common and damaging pieces of advice in the game. It leads to tension, restricts your turn, and frankly, makes hitting a good golf shot almost impossible. This article will show you what your head should <em>actually</em> be doing and provide simple, effective drills to build a stable, powerful swing.

How to Repair Golf Ball Marks on Greens

Landing a high, soft approach shot that bites into the green and leaves a small crater is a pretty satisfying feeling in golf. But what you do in the next 30 seconds determines whether that mark is a temporary dimple or a scar that lasts for weeks. This guide will walk you through the correct, tour-pro-approved method for repairing ball marks, ensuring you leave every green in better shape than you found it.

How to Bend from the Hips in Golf

A proper golf swing starts long before you take the club back, beginning with how you stand over the ball. Bending correctly from your hips is the absolute foundation of a powerful, consistent, and athletic golf swing. This article will show you exactly what a proper hip hinge feels like, provide a step-by-step guide to get into the right position, and offer simple drills to make it second nature.

How to Change a Golf Shaft Adapter

Thinking about swapping shafts in your favorite driver or fairway wood? Changing a modern adjustable shaft adapter is a fantastic DIY skill that can save you money and give you total control over your equipment. This guide will walk you through every step, from safely removing an old adapter to properly installing a new one, getting you back on the course with your new setup in no time.

How to Find Used Golf Clubs

Shopping for used golf clubs is one of the smartest things you can do for your game and your wallet. It's the secret many seasoned golfers rely on to play high-quality equipment without paying the nosebleed prices of brand-new gear. This guide will walk you through exactly how to find the right used clubs, from figuring out what you need to inspecting a potential set like a pro.

How to Work Out the Stroke Index in Golf

Knowing you get strokes in a round is one thing, but figuring out how and where to use them is a different game entirely. The Stroke Index is the map that guides this process, yet for many golfers, it remains one of the most confusing columns on the scorecard. This guide will walk you through exactly what the Stroke Index is, how to find it, and most importantly, how to apply it step-by-step so you can play with total confidence in your next competition or friendly match.

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