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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What Is LACC Golf?

The Los Angeles Country Club, or LACC, is not just another perfectly manicured golf course, it’s a masterclass in strategic design baked into the hills of Beverly Hills. As host of the 2023 U.S. Open, it stepped out from its famously private shadows and into the global spotlight, leaving many golfers wondering what makes this club so special. This article will guide you through the history, design philosophy, and on-course challenges of LACC, giving you a coach's perspective on what makes its North Course one of the best in the world.

What Is the Easiest Golf Ball to See?

Squinting to find your tee shot in the middle of the fairway or giving up the search in the rough is one of golf's universal frustrations. The simple solution seems to be using a more visible golf ball, but the answer isn't as simple as just switching from white to yellow. This guide will walk you through the science, a breakdown of colored golf balls, and the on-course conditions that dictate which ball will be easiest for you to see, so you can spend less time searching and more time playing.

What Does the Garmin Golf App Do?

The Garmin Golf app transforms your smartphone into a comprehensive performance tracker and on-course assistant, but knowing exactly how to leverage its features is what separates casual users from golfers who truly improve. This guide will walk you through the app's functions, showing you a coach's perspective on how to use them to make smarter decisions, understand your game on a deeper level, and ultimately, shoot lower scores.

What Is the PGA Golf Grand Slam?

The PGA Golf Grand Slam is the single greatest and rarest accomplishment in the sport: winning all four of golf's major championships in the same calendar year. This article will break down what those four tournaments are, what makes each one a unique challenge, and explore the very short list of players who have come close to this 'holy grail' of golf.

What Are Golf Trousers Called?

Walk into any golf pro shop, and you'll see that what you wear on your lower half is just as important as the clubs in your bag. While most people simply call them golf trousers or golf pants, the real story isn't about their name, but what makes them so special. This guide will walk you through the correct terminology, the specific features that separate golf trousers from your everyday pair, and how you can select the perfect pair to feel comfortable and confident on the course.

What Golf Clubs Does Justin Thomas Use?

Ever wonder how Justin Thomas hits those piercing iron shots or bombs his driver down the fairway with such control? A huge part of his success comes down to the carefully selected tools in his Titleist staff bag. This is a complete guide to Justin Thomas’s go-to golf clubs, breaking down his entire setup from the driver that launches his tee shots to the putter he trusts to sink crucial putts. We’ll also add some coaching takeaways to help you understand how his choices might inform your own equipment decisions.

What Is the Forme Golf Tour?

The Forme Golf Tour was a PGA TOUR-sanctioned developmental circuit that ran for a single, but very important, season in 2021. It was created as a direct answer to a modern problem, giving aspiring pro golfers a critical place to compete when world events got in the way. This article will break down what the Forme Tour was, why it was created, how its players advanced their careers, and the legacy it left behind on the road to the PGA TOUR.

What Is the Average Driving Distance for a Female Golfer?

Curious about how your driver distance measures up? You're not alone. Figuring out what a good drive is can feel confusing, but understanding the real averages can give you a better benchmark for your own game. This article will show you the real driving distance numbers for female golfers, explain why those averages aren't the whole story, and give you practical steps to start hitting longer, more effective drives.

What Are Persimmon Golf Clubs?

Before the days of giant, 460cc titanium drivers that sound like a firecracker, the king of the golf bag was a beautiful, hand-crafted club made from persimmon wood. If you've ever heard old-timers talk about the feel of a purely struck shot, they were likely reminiscing about these classic clubs. This article will walk you through what Persimmon clubs are, their place in golf history, how they perform against modern equipment, and some practical advice if you decide to tee one up.

What Is the Length of a Golf Course?

Ever pull up to a golf course and hear someone say, This place is a monster! then look at the scorecard and wonder what they truly mean? The total yardage you see printed there is just the opening chapter of the story. The real-world length of a golf course is influenced by everything from tee box color to the day's weather, and understanding this can completely change how you approach your round.

What to Do When Your Golf Swing Falls Apart

One minute, you’re hitting it pure, and the next, every swing feels foreign and broken. When your golf swing completely falls apart, the frustration can be overwhelming, but the path back to solid contact is simpler than you think. This guide will walk you through the mental and physical steps to diagnose what went wrong and rebuild your swing from the ground up with simple, effective actions you can take to the driving range today.

What Is a Sky Mark on a Golf Club?

That frustrating, white scuff mark mockingly appearing on the glossy crown of your driver has a name: it’s a <strong>sky mark</strong>. It is the tell-tale sign of a skied shot - where the club hits down so steeply on the ball that it strikes the top half, sending it almost straight up and leaving a a paint mark on the top of the clubhead. This article will break down exactly why this happens, give you simple and effective steps to stop doing it for good, and even show you how to clean that mark off your favorite club.

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