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 Drive Longer in Golf

There is nothing in golf quite like the pure satisfaction of launching a drive deep down the center of the fairway, watching it hang in the air for what feels like an eternity before dropping gracefully past your buddies' shots. It’s the shot we all chase. This guide is built to give you the practical, no-nonsense fundamentals to add serious yards to your drives. We'll focus on sound technique and understanding a bit of physics - not just swinging out of your shoes.

How to Fix Pulling the Golf Ball Left

That frustrating feeling when you make what feels like solid contact, only to watch your golf ball launch dead left of your target and stay there, can ruin a great round. This stubborn shot, known as a pull, seems to appear at the worst times, leaving you wondering what just went wrong in your swing. This article will break down the common causes of a pulled shot - from alignment to swing path - and give you clear, actionable advice and drills to get your ball flying toward the target again.

How to Take the Club Back in Golf

A powerful and accurate golf shot doesn't start at the top of your swing or at impact, it begins the moment the club moves away from the ball. The takeaway is arguably one of the most defining parts of the swing, as it sets the stage for everything that follows. This guide will walk you through the essential steps for a solid backswing, starting with the fundamentals - your grip and setup - before moving into the motion that generates consistency and power.

How to Hit a Golf Ball off the Ground

Striking a golf ball cleanly off the ground is one of the most satisfying feelings in the game, but it can also be a source of major frustration. You’ve probably felt it: that desire to hit a crisp iron shot that soars toward the target, only to hit the ground first or catch the ball thin. This comprehensive guide strips away the complexity and gives you a clear, step-by-step process for building a swing that delivers solid, consistent contact, helping you hit purer shots from the fairway.

How to Hit a 9-Iron Golf Club

Before we build the swing, let's appreciate what the 9-iron is designed to do. It’s a short iron, typically used for shots between 100 to 140 yards, depending on your swing speed. Its high loft (usually 40-44 degrees) is designed to launch the ball high into the air and bring it down with a steep angle of descent. This means the ball stops quickly on the green, allowing you to attack tucked-away pins.

How to Stop Swinging Too Hard in Golf

Chasing more distance in golf almost always leads to the same impulse: just swing harder. But as you’ve probably discovered, muscling the golf club rarely gives you the result you're looking for. Instead of a soaring drive down the middle, you get a wild slice, a smothered hook, or a topped shot that barely trickles off the tee. This guide will walk you through why swinging hard is counterproductive and give you the practical steps and drills to develop a powerful, efficient, and effortless-feeling swing.

How to Stop Rolling Hands Over in a Golf Swing

That snappy, uncontrolled 'roll' of the hands through impact isone of the most common and destructive moves in golf, turning what should be a powerful strike into a weak scoop. It feels like you’re trying to help the ball get airborne, but it leads to hooks, pulls, thin shots, and a massive loss of distance. This article will show you exactly what causes that premature hand roll and give you practical, effective drills to replace it with a powerful, body-driven release.

How to Stop a Shank Golf Shot

Nothing sends a chill down a golfer’s spine quite like the shank. That sickening clank off the hosel, followed by the sight of your ball shooting sideways at a 90-degree angle, can crush your confidence in a single swing. This is the definitive guide to understanding why you shank the ball and, more importantly, provides clear, actionable steps and drills to eliminate it from your game for good.

How to Size Kids for Golf Clubs

Getting your child a set of golf clubs that actually fits is the single best thing you can do to set them up for success and fun on the course. Well-intentioned mistakes in club fitting can lead to frustration and bad habits that are tough to break. This guide walks you through exactly how to measure your junior golfer, understand sizing charts, and choose the perfect set of clubs that will help them learn and love the game from their very first swing.

How to Make Golf Cheaper

Thinking that golf has to be a wildly expensive hobby is the biggest misconception in the game. You absolutely do not need a country club membership or a set of brand-new clubs to fall in love with this sport. This guide gives you a practical, no-nonsense roadmap for playing more golf, getting better, and doing it all without breaking the bank.

How to Develop a Pre-Shot Routine in Golf

A consistent pre-shot routine is the single most effective way to lower your scores without changing your swing. It’s the bridge between practice and performance, turning scattered thoughts into focused intention. This guide will break down the essential components of a tour-level routine and provide a clear, step-by-step framework so you can build one that works for you, shot after shot.

How to Use a Golf Divot Tool

A high, soaring approach shot that lands softly on the green is one of golf's supreme feelings. But that perfect shot leaves a responsibility behind: a small indentation in the turf called a pitch mark. Learning to properly repair this mark with a divot tool isn't just about good manners, it's a fundamental part of preserving the course for every golfer. This guide will provide a clear, step-by-step process for using a golf divot tool the right way, ensuring you leave the greens just as good - or even better - than you found them.

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