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 Tee Up a Golf Ball

Perfectly teeing up a golf ball seems elementary, but getting it just right for every club is a foundational skill that separates frustrating Bogeys from clean Pars. The height of your tee directly influences your launch, spin, and consistency, setting the tone for the entire shot. This guide provides a complete, no-nonsense breakdown of how to tee a ball for your driver, fairway woods, hybrids, and irons, and even covers the rules and tee types you will encounter on the course.

How to Check Golf Clubs

Your golf clubs are your partners on the course, and just like any good partner, you need to check in on them from time to time. Keeping your equipment in top shape isn’t just about making it look good, it directly impacts performance, consistency, and your confidence over the ball. This guide will walk you through a simple pre-round checkup, a detailed annual club inspection, and what to look for when you're thinking about buying a set of used clubs.

How to Use a Chipper in Golf

Tired of stubbing, blading, or chunking those simple shots just off the green? If your confidence wavers any time you have to hit a delicate wedge, the golf chipper might just become your new best friend. This guide will walk you through exactly what a chipper is, the perfect situations to use it, and provide a clear, step-by-step process for setting up and making a simple, repeatable stroke that gets the ball on the green and rolling toward the hole.

How to Start Golf

Thinking about starting golf can feel intimidating, but the truth is, a good golf swing is much simpler than most people think. It’s not about strength or confusing mechanics, it’s about learning a few basic positions and letting your body do the work. This guide will walk you through the essentials - from how to hold the club to the feel of a balanced finish - giving you a clear, step-by-step path to hitting the ball with confidence.

How to Play the Diamante Golf Course

Playing the golf courses at Diamante in Cabo San Lucas requires a game plan far beyond just pulling a driver and letting it rip. This guide will walk you through the essential strategies for tackling both the magnificent Dunes Course and the strategic El Cardonal, giving you the practical advice you need to not just survive, but score well and truly enjoy this world-class golf experience.

How to Use a Golf Rangefinder

Standing over your ball and hesitating between a 7-iron and an 8-iron is one of golf’s most common dilemmas. Taking the guesswork out of that single decision can be the difference between a tap-in birdie and a frustrating bogey. This guide will show you exactly how to use a golf rangefinder, not just to get a number, but to get the <em>right</em> number and turn it into smarter, more confident shots. We’ll cover the basics from the ground up and then move into the advanced techniques the pros use to manage their way around the course.

How to Carry Golf Clubs

Learning how to carry your golf clubs correctly seems simple, but getting it right can save your energy, protect your back, and even help you play better. This guide will walk you through the different ways to transport your clubs on the course, whether you're carrying them on your back or using wheels. We’ll cover the pros, cons, and techniques for each method to help you find the best fit for your game.

How to Select Golf Clubs

Selecting the right golf clubs can feel like a monumental task, but it’s actually a straightforward process when you know what to look for. Forget the high-tech marketing jargon and endlessly scrolling through online reviews for a moment. This guide will walk you through, step by step, how to choose equipment that truly matches your swing, your budget, and your goals on the course.

How to Have a Successful Golf Tournament

Pulling off a successful golf tournament is much more than reserving a course and hoping people show up. A truly memorable event comes from thoughtful planning, proactive promotion, and flawless on-the-day execution. This guide will walk you through the essential steps, from initial concept to the final awards ceremony, giving you a clear roadmap to create a tournament that players and sponsors will rave about.

How to Golf Left-Handed

Welcome to the southpaw golfers' club. Swinging from the other side of the ball might make you feel like a bit of an outlier on the range, but the mechanics of a great golf swing are universal - they're just a mirror image. This guide will walk you through the fundamentals of a powerful and consistent left-handed golf swing, giving you a clear roadmap from setup to finish.

How to Hang a Golf Towel with a Hole in the Middle

Figuring out exactly how to hang that new golf towel with a hole right in the middle can feel strangely puzzling. It’s supposed to be an upgrade, but if you hang it wrong, it’s just a clumsy rag that drags on the ground. This guide will show you the simple, correct ways to hang your center-hole towel so it stays secure, clean, and right where you need it, when you need it.

How to Use Hybrid Golf Clubs

Staring down a long second shot on a par-5 or facing a tight par-3 feels a lot less intimidating when you have a hybrid club in your hands. But for many golfers, this club of rescue can be a source of confusion. This guide cuts right to the chase, so you can stop guessing and start hitting pure hybrid shots with confidence. We’ll cover exactly how to set up, how to swing, what common mistakes to avoid, and how to use this versatile club from anywhere on the course.

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