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 Measure a Handicap in Golf

Thinking about your golf scores in terms of a handicap can feel a little intimidating, but it's single-handedly the best system for making the game fair and fun for everyone. A handicap isn't a judgment of your game, it's a tool that measures your potential as a golfer. This guide will walk you through exactly what a handicap is, how the official World Handicap System (WHS) calculates it, and how you can use it to level the playing field against any opponent.

How to Wear Golf Shoes

Putting on your golf shoes seems simple, but getting it right is a fundamental part of building a better, more powerful golf swing from the ground up. The right shoes, worn the right way, provide the stability you need to rotate your body and transfer energy efficiently into the ball. This guide will walk you through everything from finding the perfect fit and choosing between spiked and spikeless styles to proper lacing techniques and on-course etiquette, giving you a stable base for every swing.

How to Polish Golf Shoes

Polishing your golf shoes is more than just a chore, it's a ritual that prepares you for the round ahead and protects the gear that connects you to the ground. A properly cared-for pair of shoes provides better stability, lasts longer, and frankly, puts you in the right state of mind to play your best. This guide will walk you through the entire process, step-by-step, ensuring your shoes are in top condition for every swing.

How to Golf Straight

Hitting a perfectly straight golf shot feels incredible, but watching your ball slice or hook into trouble is one of the most frustrating parts of the game. The good news is that hitting it straight isn't some secret reserved for the pros. This guide will give you a clear, step-by-step roadmap to understanding the *real* fundamentals that control your ball's direction, helping you leave crooked shots behind and find the middle of the fairway more often.

How to Do a Gapping Session in Golf

Knowing exactly how far each club in your bag flies is one of the fastest ways to lower your scores and play with unshakable confidence. It's the difference between hoping you’ve pulled the right club and knowing you have. This guide will walk you through how to do a professional-level gapping session, from how to prepare to how to analyze the results and put them into play.

How to Wash White Golf Shoes

A fresh pair of white golf shoes looks sharp on the first tee, but keeping them that way feels like a battle against grass stains, dirt, and scuff marks. Taking proper care of your shoes isn't just about looks, it’s about protecting your investment and ensuring they deliver the stability and comfort you need for a full 18 holes. This guide will give you simple, effective methods for washing your white golf shoes, regardless of their material, so you can keep them looking and performing like new.

How to Find a Good Golf Pro

Finding the right golf pro can shave shots off your game faster than any new driver or putter. This guide will walk you through exactly how to find, vet, and choose the perfect coach for your swing, your goals, and your personality. We'll cover everything from self-assessment to the specific red flags you need to watch out for during your first lesson.

How to Keep Weight on the Inside of the Right Foot in Golf

One of the most powerful and repeated swing thoughts in golf is to create a dynamic coil in your backswing, but so many players confuse this with a sway. They slide off the ball, their weight rolls to the outside of their back foot, and all the power they hoped to build simply leaks away. This article is going to fix that. We will break down exactly how to keep your weight on the inside of your right foot during the backswing, turning that inconsistent sway into a powerful, athletic rotation.

How to Push Off the Right Foot in a Golf Swing

Using your right foot correctly in the golf swing is the secret sauce for effortless power and tour-level consistency, yet it's one of the most misunderstood parts of the entire motion. Most golfers know they should use the ground, but what that actually means gets lost in translation, often leading to awkward, off-balance swings. This article will break down exactly how to use your right foot - not as an aggressive push, but as the engine for a smooth and powerful rotation that sequences your entire downswing.

How to Measure for Golf Club Extensions

Playing with golf clubs that are too short is one of the quickest ways to sabotage your consistency and comfort on the course. This guide will walk you through exactly how to measure for golf club extensions, covering the fundamentals of why club length matters and providing a simple, step-by-step process to get your numbers right. We'll skip the confusion and give you the clear advice you need to get fitted properly.

How to Stop Swiping Across a Golf Ball

Nothing sours a round of golf faster than that dreaded swipe across the ball. You feel it in your hands - that glancing, powerless contact - and you watch helplessly as the ball weakly slices away or gets yanked dead left. This article cuts straight to the chase: we’ll diagnose why you’re swiping at the ball and give you a clear, actionable plan with simple drills to start compressing the golf ball with an inward path for solid, straight shots.

How to Grip a Golf Club with Pictures

Your connection to the golf club is your grip - it's the only thing that transfers the power from your body into the clubhead. Taking the time to build a proper hold is one of the most effective ways to add power, control, and consistency to your a game. This article will guide you, step-by-step, through creating a neutral, effective golf grip that works for you, complete with helpful checkpoints and pictures to guide you along the way.

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