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 Keep Your Eye on the Golf Ball

Almost every golfer has been told the same thing: You lifted your head! You have to keep your eye on the ball! While well-intentioned, this is probably the most misunderstood advice in the entire game. Lifting your head early isn't a lapse in concentration, it's a physical reaction to a problem that happens much earlier in your swing. This article will break down the real reasons you're pulling out of the shot and provide a handful of practical, effective drills to help you stay down through the ball, not because you’re forcing it, but because your swing is fundamentally better.

How to Make a Golf Course in Your Backyard

Building a personal golf haven in your backyard is a fantastic project that's more within reach than many golfers realize. This guide delivers a complete walkthrough for creating your own practice space, covering everything from simple putting greens to a full-fledged practice hole, so you can start sharpening your game right at home.

How to Stop Thinning the Golf Ball

Hearing the click and seeing your golf ball screech across the ground instead of soaring through the air is one of the most frustrating feelings in golf. That low, blistering shot - the dreaded thin or blade - robs you of distance, accuracy, and confidence. The good news is that thinning the golf ball is rarely a mystery. It’s almost always caused by a few common, and very correctable, swing issues. This article will break down exactly why you’re hitting it thin and give you some simple, actionable drills to start making clean, crisp contact.

How to Wrap Golf Clubs for Christmas

Gifting golf clubs for Christmas is a grand gesture, but it comes with the notoriously awkward task of wrapping them. That long, clanky, and unmistakably club-shaped present is tough to disguise. This guide will show you several practical and creative ways to wrap your golf clubs, from clever disguises to elegant presentations, so your gift looks as good under the tree as it will feel in their hands on the course.

How to Custom Fit Golf Clubs

Playing with golf clubs that aren't suited to your body and swing is like trying to run a marathon in shoes that are a size too big – you can do it, but you'll be fighting yourself the whole way. A proper custom club fitting removes that fight, matching your equipment to your unique swing. This article will walk you through the entire club fitting process, explaining what each variable means and how it can help you play better and more consistent golf.

How to Play Sutton Bay Golf Course

Playing Sutton Bay isn't like playing your home course, it’s a soul-stirring encounter with links-style golf set against the vast, dramatic backdrop of Lake Oahe. This article will give you a strategic blueprint for navigating its windswept fairways and expansive greens. We'll cover the essential mindset, tackle signature holes, and provide actionable tips to help you conquer this South Dakota gem.

How to Break 80 in Golf with the 180-Yard Method

Chasing that elusive score in the 70s often feels like you need a picture-perfect swing and a pro’s touch around the greens. But what if breaking 80 was less about hitting perfect shots and more about a simple, repeatable strategy? This article will show you exactly how to break 80 consistently by using the 180-yard method, a course management system that removes the big numbers and an enormous amount of pressure from your game.

How to Set Up to a Golf Ball

Standing over the golf ball correctly is the foundation of every successful shot you'll ever hit. Before you even think about the takeaway or impact, your setup dictates your potential for power, accuracy, and consistency. This guide will walk you through the essential components of a solid, repeatable setup, covering everything from posture and stance to correct ball position, giving you the confidence to start every swing on the right foot.

How to Use a Chipper Golf Club

If you’re wrestling with inconsistent chip shots, blading wedges across the green, or digging the club into the ground behind the ball, the chipper might be the most valuable club you’re not currently using. This specialty club is designed to take the most complicated parts of chipping out of the equation. This guide will show you precisely what a chipper is, when to pull it from your bag, and provide a simple, step-by-step process for using it to save strokes and boost your confidence around the greens.

How to Prevent Blisters When Golfing

Nothing brings a fantastic round of golf to a screeching halt quite like the stinging, sharp pain of a fresh blister. Whether it’s on your thumb, palm, or heel, that tiny pocket of pain can derail your focus and your swing. This guide gets right to the point, giving you practical, easy-to-follow strategies to keep your hands and feet comfortable and blister-free, so you can focus on enjoying the game and shooting lower scores.

How to Stop Hitting Off the Toe of the Golf Club

Hearing that hollow thunk and feeling the vibration travel up the shaft is a feeling every golfer knows and dreads. You look up and see a weak shot peeling off to the right, landing well short of your target. A quick glance at the clubface confirms the diagnosis: another shot hit squarely off the toe. This frustrating miss not only robs you of distance but also erodes your confidence. In this guide, we'll break down the common causes of toe strikes and give you specific, actionable drills to start finding the sweet spot, shot after shot.

How to Use the Lower Body in a Golf Swing

Most golfers are leaving a pile of yardage on the table, and it has nothing to do with buying a new driver. It’s because they swing almost entirely with their arms, incorrectly using the most powerful part of their body: the legs and hips. Learning to properly use your lower body is the difference between a jerky, inconsistent swing and one that feels smooth, powerful, and balanced. This guide will give you a clear, step-by-step plan for building your a swing from the ground up, focusing on a stable setup, a loaded backswing, and a powerful sequence through impact.

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