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 Be a Good Chipper in Golf

A crisp, reliable chip shot can turn a potential double bogey into a simple tap-in par, and it’s a skill that separates good players from frustrated ones. Getting the ball close to the hole from just off the green isn't complicated, but it does require a specific technique that's different from your full swing. This guide will give you the setup, motion, and mindset you need to become deadly with a wedge in your hands, saving you strokes and making the game a lot more enjoyable.

Show Kids How to Swing a Golf Club

Learning how to swing a golf club can feel exciting and maybe a little confusing for a child, but you can make it simple and incredibly fun. This guide is built to do just that, offering a step-by-step approach that skips the technical jargon and focuses on feel, fun, and fundamentals. We will walk through everything from making the grip easy for small hands to turning practice into a game they’ll want to play again and again.

How to Skip a Golf Ball Across Water

Skipping a golf ball across a lake isn't just a video game highlight reel moment, it's a real shot you can learn with the right know-how and a little practice. A perfect skip can turn a potential disaster into a legendary recovery, or at the very least, give you the undisputed title of coolest shot of the day among your golf buddies. This guide will break down the exact technique, explaining the physics, the right club to use, and the step-by-step swing you need to skim your way across the water.

How to Work Out How Many Shots You Get in Golf

Standing on the first tee and asking, So, how many shots do I get? is one of golf's most common refrains. Whether it’s in a friendly match or a formal competition, knowing your handicap for the day is fundamental to a fair game. This guide will walk you through exactly how to determine the number of strokes you receive on any given course, breaking down the system into simple, understandable steps. You'll learn the key terms, see how the math works with clear examples, and understand how to apply those shots on the course to play your best.

How to Make a Bead Counter for Golf

A golf bead counter is a simple, effective tool for keeping your score on the course without breaking your focus. It frees you from fussing with a pencil and scorecard or a distracting phone app, allowing you to stay in the moment. In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how to make your own custom golf bead counter and how to use it to simplify your game.

How to Be a Golf Club Fitter

Turning a passion for golf gear into a rewarding career as a club fitter is one of the best ways to stay deeply connected to the game. It’s a craft that blends technical knowledge with a genuine desire to help others play better golf. This guide will walk you through the essential skills you'll need, the certifications that matter, and the concrete steps you can take to become a trusted, professional golf club fitter.

How to Speed Up Your Arms in a Golf Swing

Chasing more distance often leads golfers down a frustrating path of trying to swing their arms harder and faster. It feels instinctive, but if you’ve tried it, you already know the result: less control, worse contact, and ironically, often less distance. The real secret to speeding up your arms in the golf swing isn't about using more muscle, it's about creating speed efficiently and letting your arms become a whip, not a hammer. This guide will walk you through the real fundamentals of generating effortless arm speed, focusing on how your body, technique, and mindset all work together.

How to Host a Golf Outing

Putting together a successful golf outing might feel like a big undertaking, but it’s simpler than you think when you break it down into manageable steps. This guide will walk you through everything from the initial idea to the final awards presentation. We'll cover planning, budgeting, choosing a format, and executing a memorable day for everyone involved.

How to Set Up a Tournament on Golf Genius

Setting up a golf tournament shouldn't be more stressful than a downhill 4-foot putt. If you find the Golf Genius platform powerful yet a little intimidating, you're not alone. This guide cuts through the confusion, walking you step-by-step from creating your first event to crowning a champion. You'll learn how to run flawless competitions with confidence, so you can spend less time at the computer and more time on the course.

How to Tell if Golf Clubs Are Good

Judging whether a set of golf clubs is good goes far beyond the brand name on the clubhead or how shiny they look on the rack. A truly good set of clubs is a blend of quality construction, smart design, and most importantly, the right fit for your specific swing. This guide will walk you through the essential checkpoints, from the initial visual inspection to how the clubs feel and perform, so you can confidently determine if a set of clubs is up to par.

How to Switch Golf Grips

Changing your golf grip feels strange, sometimes even wrong. It’s one of the most powerful adjustments you can make to your game, but because it feels so unnatural at first, it's also one of the easiest changes to abandon. This guide is here to help you through that awkward phase. We’ll cover how to diagnose if your grip needs a fix, walk through the steps to build a fundamentally sound new hold, and give you a practical plan to make the change stick.

How to Be the Best Golfer

Becoming the best golfer you can be isn’t about some hidden secret or a single breakthrough tip. It's about building a solid, repeatable swing from the ground up, starting with fundamentals that all great players share. This guide will walk you through the essential components of a powerful and consistent golf swing, breaking down each step in a simple, practical way to give you a clear path to improvement.

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