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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How to Make Golf Club Covers

Making your own golf club covers is a fantastic way to protect your clubs and add a personal touch to your bag. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for crafting three popular styles of headcovers, from simple sock covers to classic barrel designs. Whether you're a sewing novice or a DIY pro, you'll find everything you need to get started.

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How to Wash Golf Caps

That favorite golf cap of yours has seen better days, hasn’t it? Caked with a mix of sun, sweat, and on-course dust, it probably carries the memories of great rounds and tough ones. But you don’t have to demote it to yard work only status just yet. This guide will walk you through, step by step, the best ways to wash your golf cap, so you can get it clean and fresh without destroying its shape or vibrant color.

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How to Determine if a Golf Ball Is Good

That golf ball you found in the woods might seem like a free treasure, but playing a questionable ball can absolutely sabotage a good round. A ball with even minor damage won’t fly correctly, costing you distance and accuracy. This guide will walk you through exactly how to determine if a golf ball - new, used, or found - is good enough for the course, using the same simple checks trusted by coaches and seasoned players.

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How to Use the Orange Whip Golf Trainer

The Orange Whip is your shortcut to a smoother, more powerful golf swing, but only if you know how to use it correctly. This isn’t a strength training tool, it’s a feel-based trainer designed to sync up your body and develop an effortless rhythm. This guide will walk you through the essential drills, from foundational movements to advanced techniques for fixing common swing flaws, giving you a clear path to a better golf swing.

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How to Pick Golf Grips

Your golf grips are the one and only connection you have to the club, but they are often the most overlooked piece of equipment in the bag. Choosing the right one isn't just about color or brand, it directly impacts your feel, control, and ultimately, your confidence over every shot. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from finding the perfect size and material to knowing exactly when it's time for a fresh set.

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How to Play Links Golf

Tackling your first links course is one of the most exciting challenges in golf, but it requires a totally different playbook than your local parkland course. Forget picture-perfect carries over water, this is about imagination, strategy, and a little bit of grit. This guide will walk you through the essential shots and mindset needed to not just survive but thrive on the classic seaside links.

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How to Hit a Golf Ball Out of the Sand

That sinking feeling when your ball trickles into a greenside bunker doesn't have to ruin your hole or your blood pressure. We hear from golfers all the time who would rather be anywhere else on the course - in the trees, ankle-deep in rough, even in a water hazard - than in the sand. But it doesn’t have to be your most-feared shot. This guide will give you a simple, repeatable technique to hitting greenside bunker shots confidently by focusing on the proper setup, a committed swing, and understanding what you’re *actually* trying to do.

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How to Set Up a Golf Net

Bringing the driving range to your home with a golf net is one of the best moves you can make for your game. It gives you the freedom to work on your swing whenever you have a spare 20 minutes, building the consistency and muscle memory that separates good golf from great golf. This guide will walk you through everything from picking the perfect spot to structuring your practice for maximum improvement.

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How to Bend Golf Clubs' Lie Angle at Home

Adjusting your own golf clubs at home might sound like a job reserved for a seasoned tour van technician, but with the right knowledge and tools, it's a game-changing skill for any dedicated golfer to learn. Bending your irons for lie angle is one of the most effective equipment tweaks you can make to straighten out your ball flight. This guide will walk you through exactly how lie angle impacts your shots, the equipment you'll need, and a clear, step-by-step process to customize your clubs yourself.

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How to Address a Golf Ball

Building a great golf swing starts before you ever even take the club back. Getting your body set up correctly to address the ball is the foundation for everything that follows - it dictates balance, power, and consistency. In this guide, we'll walk through every component of a solid address position, giving you a simple, repeatable blueprint to build from the ground up.

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How to Drive Straight in Golf

Nothing feels better than standing on the tee, picking a target, and splitting the fairway with a high, straight drive. Consistently getting your longest club to cooperate, however, can feel like a totally different story. This guide strips away the complexities and focuses on the foundational pieces you need to start hitting your driver straighter, more often. We will break down your setup, swing path, and finish so you can step onto every tee box with a clear plan and confidence.

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How to Grip a Golf Putter

A good putter grip is the foundation of every single putt you'll ever hit, turning a tense, 'hope for the best' stroke into a confident, predictable roll. A proper hold quiets your twitchy hand muscles and lets you control the clubface, which is everything in putting. This guide will walk you through the fundamentals of building a solid putting grip, explore the most effective grip styles, and help you find the one that feels most natural for your stroke.

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