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.

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How to Identify Golf Clubs

Stepping onto a golf course or looking into a bag filled with 14 different clubs can feel overwhelming. Each one has a unique shape, a different number, and a specific purpose. Understanding what each club is and what it’s designed to do is the first, most important step toward making smarter decisions and playing with confidence. This guide will walk you through exactly how to identify every club in a standard set, explaining their roles so you can stop guessing and start playing more intelligently.

How to Make a Yardage Book for Golf

Creating your own yardage book is one of the single best things you can do to lower your scores and think more strategically about your game. It turns you from a bystander into the architect of your own round. This guide will walk you through the entire process, step-by-step, from gathering your materials to charting the greens like a tour pro.

How to Play College Golf

Dreaming of teeing it up for a college golf team? The path from the junior ranks to a university fairway is a challenging but completely achievable goal with the right plan. It’s a process that requires much more than just a good golf swing, it’s about having the right tournament scores, solid academics, and a proactive approach to the recruiting process. This guide will walk you through the entire journey, covering the skills you'll need, the tournaments you should play, and the precise steps to take to connect with coaches and find the perfect program for you.

How to Align Golf Grips

A perfectly aligned golf grip is your direct line of communication to the clubface, and when it’s off, your shots will be too. A grip that’s twisted on the shaft or held incorrectly in your hands can cause you to hit hooks or slices, even when your swing feels good. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about grip alignment, covering both how to install a grip correctly and how to place your hands on it for consistent, straight shots.

How to Make Golf Clubs Shiny

Glancing down at a set of brilliantly shiny golf clubs can do wonders for your confidence before a swing. More than just looking good, maintaining your equipment is a fundamental part of playing your best golf and protecting your investment. This guide provides a straightforward, step-by-step process for cleaning, polishing, and protecting your entire set, from your driver to your wedges, to restore that new-club sparkle.

How to Stop Scooping the Golf Ball

Trying to lift the golf ball is the single most common instinct that holds golfers back, leading directly to the frustrating habit of scooping. It feels natural to help the ball get airborne, but this impulse is actually the root of thin shots, chunky hits, and a major loss of power. This guide will show you precisely why you scoop, how to replace that move with a powerful, crisp action, and provide clear, actionable drills to make solid contact a regular part of your game.

How to Spin a Golf Ball with a Wedge

Watching a wedge shot hit the green, take one firm bounce, and zip to a stop right next to the pin is one of the most rewarding feelings in golf. It’s the kind of shot that gives you ultimate control over your approaches and turns good rounds into great ones. We’re going to walk through the straightforward principles and techniques you need to start generating more backspin with your wedges, proving that you don’t need any complicated, pro-level mechanics to make the ball dance.

How to Hit the Perfect Golf Drive

Blasting a driver straight down the middle of the fairway is one of the best feelings in golf, yet for so many players, it feels like an impossible dream. Hitting a powerful and accurate drive isn't about brute strength, it’s about understanding a few core principles and repeating them. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to building a reliable, powerful drive, from setting up correctly at the tee to finishing in a balanced, picture-perfect pose.

How to Read the Grain on a Golf Green

Making more putts often comes down to one subtle, frequently overlooked factor: the grain of the green. While slope gets all the attention, grain is the invisible force that can make a fast putt slicker or hold a breaking putt on its line. In this guide, we'll cover exactly how to see, read, and use the grain to your advantage, helping you turn those frustrating three-putts into confident two-putts and an occasional dropped bomb.

How to Tee Off in Golf

Crushing a drive straight down the center of the fairway is one of the best feelings in golf, setting you up for an easy approach and a better score. But for many players, the tee box brings more anxiety than confidence. This guide will walk you through exactly how to tee off in golf, breaking down everything from pre-shot strategy to holding that picture-perfect finish so you can step up to any tee with a clear plan.

How to Keep Your Head Down in Golf

Hearing Keep your head down! is as old as golf itself, but it's often the most misunderstood advice in the game. It’s not just about craning your neck, it’s about a sequence of movements that allows for a powerful, consistent strike. This guide will show you what keeping your head down actually means, why you're struggling with it, and provide actionable drills to fix the root cause for good.

How to Stay Cool on the Golf Course

Playing a great round on a blistering summer day feels like a victory in itself, but letting the heat get the best of you can turn a beautiful walk into a grueling ordeal. Overheating doesn't just make you uncomfortable, it can drain your energy, cloud your judgment, and tank your score. This guide will walk you through the proven strategies I share with my players, covering everything from pre-round preparation to smart on-course tactics to keep you cool, focused, and playing your best when the temperature soars.

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