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 Play Dots in Golf

Playing Dots is one of the most popular and entertaining ways to add a little competitive fire to your friendly round of golf. Instead of just competing on the final score, Dots creates dozens of mini-competitions within the round, rewarding great shots and penalizing the not-so-great ones with a point system. This article breaks down exactly how to play, the common rules and variations, and how to set up your own game so you and your buddies can get in on the action.

How to Golf in NYC

Thinking you can’t play a proper round of golf in New York City is a common mistake. You absolutely can, and this guide is designed to a show you how. We’ll cover the accessible public courses across the five boroughs, the logistics of booking tee times and getting there, and the awesome alternatives like high-tech driving ranges and simulators that make NYC a surprisingly vibrant golf town.

How to Play the Chicago Golf Game

Tired of the usual stroke-play grind or the same old fourball match? The Chicago golf game is a fantastic alternative that levels the playing field for golfers of all abilities, making every hole an exciting battle for points. This guide will walk you through exactly how to set up, score, and strategize your way to victory in your next Chicago match.

How to Hit Golf Balls in Your Garage

Having a space at home to hit golf balls is a massive advantage for any golfer looking to shave strokes off their handicap. It eliminates the excuses of bad weather or a closed driving range, allowing you to work on your swing mechanics any day, any time. This guide will walk you through exactly how to set up a safe and effective garage practice station and give you the drills you need to make real improvements.

How to Adjust Ping Golf Bag Straps

A golf bag that digs into your shoulder or bounces against your legs with every step isn't just annoying, it’s a needless distraction that wears you down over 18 holes. Getting your Ping bag to fit correctly is one of the simplest and most effective things you can do to make walking the course more comfortable and enjoyable. This guide will walk you through, step by step, how to adjust your Ping straps for that perfect, barely-there feel, so you can focus on your game instead of your gear.

How to Use Big Muscles in a Golf Swing

Most golfers trying to hit the ball farther make the same mistake: they swing harder with their arms. While that feels powerful, true, repeatable distance comes from your body's engine - the large, strong muscles in your core, back, and lower body. Leaning on your arms is a recipe for inconsistency, topped shots, and a frustrating loss of power. This guide will walk you through, step-by-step, how to stop an armsy swing and start using your big muscles to generate effortless power and a more reliable GOLF swing.

How to Make a Golf Stimpmeter

Knowing how fast the greens are rolling is the first step toward draining more putts, period. While the official USGA Stimpmeter is a precisely engineered a tool, you can build an incredibly effective version right in your garage that gives you the data you need to conquer your home course. This guide will walk you through exactly how to make your own Stimpmeter, the simple steps to use it correctly, and how to translate those results into a feel for speed that gives you unwavering confidence over the ball.

How to Slow Your Arms Down in a Golf Swing

If your golf swing feels like a frantic rush to the ball, with your arms far outpacing the rest of your body, you’ve discovered one of the most common and power-robbing habits in the game. The good news is that the solution isn’t to consciously swing your arms slower. Curing fast arms is about understanding the real engine of the golf swing and learning to put your arms in the quiet, passenger-seat role they were always meant to have. This article will show you exactly how to rebuild your swing a sequence, synchronizing your body and arms to create effortless power and consistency, just how the pros do.

How to Increase Ball Height in Golf

Wanting to hit the ball higher in golf is a common goal, but it’s often misunderstood. Many golfers try to help or lift the ball into the air, which ironically leads to thin, low line drives and topped shots. Getting more height isn't about scooping, it’s about understanding a few simple principles of setup and swing dynamics. This guide will walk you through the practical, on-course changes you can make to start launching the ball higher with more stopping power, shot after shot.

How to Make a Golf Flagstick

Building a professional-looking golf flagstick is a surprisingly straightforward project an avid golfer can tackle with basic tools and materials. This guide walks you through every detail, from gathering your supplies to crafting a custom flag that will make your home putting green the centerpiece of your practice area.

How to Drive Like a Pro Golfer

Blasting your driver long and straight down the fairway comes from a few specific, repeatable movements that separate great drives from mediocre ones. It’s not about swinging harder or using brute strength, it’s about efficiency, technique, and understanding how a driver is designed to work. This guide will walk you through the essential components of a powerful, pro-level golf drive, from setting up for success to unleashing your power through impact.

How to Find Your Golf GHIN Number

Lost your GHIN number? Don’t worry, it happens to every golfer at some point. It’s like forgetting where you parked your cart – a minor annoyance, but easily solved. This guide will walk you through all the simple ways to track down your number so you can get back to posting scores, tracking your handicap, and getting on with your game.

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