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 Pitch a Golf Ball Consistently

Nothing saves a scorecard quite like a dialed-in pitching game. It turns a missed green from a potential disaster into a routine up-and-down. Being confident from 30 to 60 yards away is how you stop bleeding shots and start shooting lower scores. This guide will give you a simple, repeatable system for hitting crisp pitch shots, from setup to finish. We’ll cover the basic foundation and show you how to master your distances so you can turn those tricky in-between yardages into tap-in opportunities.

How to Fire the Hips in a Golf Swing

Unlocking an explosive, powerful golf swing lives and dies with one body part: your hips. Get their movement right, and you gain effortless distance and consistency, get it wrong, and you're stuck with a weak, handsy swing that robs you of power and accuracy. This guide will walk you through, step-by-step, exactly how to use your lower body correctly to fire your hips and build a swing that’s both potent and repeatable.

How to Assemble a Golf Practice Net

Setting up your new golf practice net is the first real step toward unlocking more frequent, focused practice sessions right at home. It’s an exciting moment, but sometimes the instructions can be a little unclear. This guide will walk you through every step of the assembly process, offering practical advice and simple tips to get you from unboxing to your first swing, without any of the usual frustration.

How to Play Golf: A Beginner's Guide

Learning how to play golf can feel like a huge challenge, but it really boils down to understanding a few core fundamentals. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started, from how to hold the club to making a an athletic and powerful swing. We will provide a simple, step-by-step foundation that will help you hit the course with confidence.

How to Work the Golf Ball

Moving the golf ball on command - fading it safely around a dogleg or drawing it tight to a back-left pin - is one of the most satisfying skills you can develop. It’s the art that turns a good ball striker into a truly great one. This article will break down the simple, repeatable adjustments you can make to your setup and swing to confidently shape your shots and take control of your game.

How to Refurbish Golf Clubs

That old set of irons collecting dust in the garage has more life left in it than you might think. Bringing a forgotten set of golf clubs back to life is an incredibly rewarding project that connects you to the gear in a whole new way. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from deep cleaning and rust removal to regripping and polishing, helping you turn those tired-looking clubs into a set you’ll be proud to put in your bag.

How to Adjust an Under Armour Golf Belt

Getting your Under Armour golf belt to fit perfectly is a simple change that makes a surprising difference on the course. A proper fit isn't just about comfort, it's about allowing your body to rotate freely and powerfully without distraction. This guide will walk you through the entire process, step-by-step, so you can adjust your belt with confidence and get that custom-tailored feel.

How to Set Up a SKLZ Golf Net

Setting up your SKLZ golf net is the first step toward building a better, more consistent swing from the comfort of your own home or backyard. Forget trying to decipher tiny diagrams, this guide will walk you through the entire process, from opening the box to hitting your first shots. We'll go step-by-step through the assembly and I'll also share some insights, as a coach, on how to do it safely and get the most out of your new training space.

How to Learn AimPoint Golf

Standing over a putt you know you <em>should</em> make can be one of the most stressful moments in golf. You see some break, but how much? You’re basically just guessing. There is, however, a system used by the world's best players to take the guesswork out of reading greens and it’s called AimPoint. This guide will walk you through the fundamentals of AimPoint so you can stop guessing and start rolling the ball with confidence.

How to Breathe During Your Golf Swing

Most golfers spend countless hours trying to perfect their swing plane, grip, and posture, yet completely overlook the one biological function that powers every movement they make: their breath. Tension is the number one swing killer in golf, and breathing is the remote control for your body’s tension. This article will show you exactly how to breathe correctly during your golf swing, providing a simple, repeatable technique to calm your nerves, smooth out your tempo, and unlock more consistent power.

How to Set Up a Shotgun Golf Tournament

Organizing a shotgun start golf tournament might seem like a huge task, but breaking it down into manageable steps makes all the difference. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from initial planning to the final awards ceremony. We'll cover choosing a format, coordinating with the course, and managing the event on the day to create a smooth, memorable experience for every golfer.

How to Find a Golf Instructor

Finding a golf instructor can feel like a bigger challenge than a downhill putt on a slick green, but taking this step is the single fastest way to start playing better golf. No more guessing in the dark or watching conflicting YouTube videos. This guide will walk you through the entire process, from figuring out what you actually need to asking the right questions so you can find a coach who truly clicks with your game.

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