VIDEOS
The 45 Degree Angle In Your Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, explains the importance of the number “45” in your golf swing and ways you can check yourself.
Sequence of Weight Shift And Body Turn
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to distribute your weight properly during the golf swing and what you should visualize when you practice.
Sync Your Swing With Stop And Go Drill
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a great check for backswing position along with developing good timing and sequence during the downswing.
How To Eliminate The Chicken Wing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you what may cause the dreaded “chicken wing” in your swing and what you can work on to eliminate it.
Maintain Posture and Eliminate Sway
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to “be a Christmas tree” to maintain posture and eliminate sway.
Reducing Tension In Your Golf Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you what tension can do to your golf swing and how to relieve it.
“Seeing” Awareness In Your Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a unique way to build awareness in your golf swing and help you trust it more.
Improving Fundamental Moving Patterns
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you drills that will help you improve your movement patterns for body rotation and weight shift.
Indoor Training For The Winter
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a couple drills that you can practice inside during the colder winter months.
Improving Putting Control And Accuracy
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a drill that will help improve your putting “swing” with stability and accuracy.
Putting Gate Drill For Better Impact
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a drill that will help you square your putter face and create consistent center face contact.
How To Hit Longer Range Bunker Shots
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to handle medium to long range bunker shots to get up and down more frequently.
Chipping Off A Tight Uphill Lie
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to manage a tricky, uphill, tight lie and what club you should be using.
Proper Hip Action In The Downswing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you proper hip action in the downswing and what you can do to get your hips firing.
One Legged Swing: Improving Balance
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you the benefits of one legged practice and what it can do for balance in your swing.
Dialing In Your Wedge Distances
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to dial in your wedge distances and what to look for.
Maintaining The Magic Triangle
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, talks about the “magic triangle” and what it can do for swing no matter the club.
Hitting Down On The Ball With Irons
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to improve your ball striking with a great drill to help you hit down with your irons.
Checkpoints For Your Follow Through
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, walks you through the checkpoints of what a good follow through looks like and why it is important for your swing!
Getting To Your Lead Side On Time
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to get through the ball more consistently for better ball striking!
Five Ball Drill For A Better Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a drill to help improve your rhythm, tempo, timing and more!
Improving The Top Of Your Backswing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a drill to help audit what’s happening at the top of your backswing and help you fix it.
How To Flush Your Fairway Woods
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, helps you understand the angles you need and how to adjust your swing to flush your fairway woods.
How To Hit Wedge Shots Around The Green
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, helps you understand what kind of wedge shots you want to hit around the green and how to execute them.
Clean Impact With Approach Distances
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to hit accurate and clean shots from approach distances.
Short Game Practice: Wedge Challenge
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a challenge that will test your short game while allowing you to feel the weight of the club and make better contact.
Better Takeaway For A Better Backswing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to improve your takeaway to promote a better backswing, wrist hinge, and control.
Putting Breaks: Miss On The High Side
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to give yourself the best opportunity to make more putts and the benefits of finishing on the high side.
Smart Chipping: Making Good Choices
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to make smart choices when it comes to chipping around the green and how it will benefit your score.
Tight Lies And Soft Spinning Shots
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to get out of scenarios that call for a “high spinner.”
Putting Tempo And Distance Control
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a putting drill to dial in your tempo and control your distance.
Managing Thick Rough Around The Green
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you what it takes to get your ball out of thick rough around the green and how to manage it.
How To Visualize Your Putts Better
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a tool that will help you visualize the line and shape of your putts.
Putting Game That Leads To Lower Scores
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a putting game that will take your putting practice session from boring to fun and effective!
Warm Up Stretches Before The First Tee
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a routine to get your body warmed up before you step on the first tee.
PGA Championship Week: Playing With People Watching
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to deal with the nerves and pressure of spectators watching while you’re playing.
Handling Flat And Uphill Bunker Lies
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to take on flat and uphill lies in the bunker and the different techniques with each lie.
Footwork: Using Your Feet The Right Way
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to use your heels and toes the right way for longer, straighter shots.
When To Use Your High Lofted Wedge
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you 3 scenarios in which you should use your high lofted wedge.
Generating More Club Head Speed
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you 3 drills that will give you a boost in your club head speed.
Improving Your Pitching Fundamentals
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teachers, Andrew Rice and Erika Larkin, show you how to improve your pitching fundamentals to get your shots closer to the pin.
Getting Comfortable With Your Irons
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher and #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, gives you some checkpoints that will help you get comfortable and understand your irons.
How To Free Up Your True Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to make your swing free and effortless by unlocking your true swing.
How To Get Your True Swing Started
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to create smooth movement with your true swing.
Unlock Your True Swing Preview
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, gives you a preview of her new video program: Unlock Your True Swing.
Hitting Up On The Ball With Your Driver
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to hit longer drives by hitting up on the ball with your driver.
Getting More Distance Off The Tee
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, and Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, show you what you can work on to get more distance off the tee.
Wedge Matrix: Dial In Your Distances
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to create a consistent wedge game with a wedge matrix.
Players Week: Club Selection On Par 3’s
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how you can make the right club selection on par 3’s so you can make decisions like the pros!
How The Low Point Affects Your Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, talks about the low point in your swing and how it affects your ball striking.
Controlling Your Dominant Arm
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, helps you understand the dominant arm and shows you how to control it in your swing!
Indoor Drills To Improve Your Game
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how you can work on your game during the cold winter months with a couple of drills!
Creating The Right Weight Shift
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you the proper way to shift your weight and how it will help your swing.
Creating A Full Turn In Your Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how you can create a full turn while staying balanced and how it is beneficial to your game!
Improve Your Swing Indoors Year Round
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how you can work on your game even if you’re stuck indoors during the winter months!
Learning How Club Path & Impact Positions Affect Your Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how different club paths can affect your swing and how you can adjust your path!
Understanding Grip Position And How They Affect Your Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you different grip positions and what each one can do for your swing.
Coat Drill For Fluid Arm Movement
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to get the feeling and imagery you need for your arms to move fluidly through your swing.
How You Can Cure Your “Flying Elbow”
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you what a “flying elbow” can do to your swing and how you can fix it!
Learn How To Practice Your Short Game
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how you can improve your short game with an effective practice station.
Handling Downhill Lies Near The Green
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to hit different shots from downhill lies around the green and the situations to use them.
Keeping Stats and Gaining Insights With Arccos Caddie
In today’s video, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Erika Larkin, shows you how she tracks her stats to shoot lower scores.
Creating Arm Extension Through Impact
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, demonstrates how you can create arm extension through impact by “shaking the water off”!
How to Stop Chunking Your Wedges!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you why you are chunking your wedge shots and what you can do to start hitting the ball with better contact!
The “Glue” That Really Holds Your Golf Swing Together
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, reveals what she believes is the “glue” that holds any good golf swing together!
Do You Sway or Overswing? Try This Practice Progression!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shares with you a very effective practice progression you can use if you have a tendency to sway or overswing!
Try This “Claw Grip” Drill and Improve Your Golf Swing!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how practicing with this claw grip can reduce compensations and give you a more natural, athletic motion in your golf swing.
Improving Your Lower Body Movement For Quality Strikes!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to properly release your lower body for more consistent ball striking!
3 Tee Drills To Improve Ball Striking
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you three tee drills that will give you great feedback to help you improve your ball striking!
Getting Up And Over Greenside Bunkers!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you the thought process and strategies you should use when faced with a tricky shot up and over a greenside bunker.
Improving Your Putting: Grip Adjustments
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to create a better grip for more face control to help you start draining more putts!
Q & A: Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin
Get to know Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, as she answers questions and talks about her life in and outside of golf!
No More “Rough” Times Around The Green!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to read your lie in the rough and hit those tricky shots that follow!
Half In, Half Out, How To!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you the key to hitting the tough half in, half out shot around the green.
Tempo In Your Backswing: Slow or Fast?
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to create a better tempo in your backswing with her “double woosh” technique.
Getting “Chippy” from Greenside Bunkers
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to get out of greenside bunkers with a little “chip” shot.
The Five Ball Mindset: Being Realistic About Your Game
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, gives you a different perspective on how you should look at your golf game by being more realistic.
Hitting the Draw…Chip?
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to hit a draw chip and why this shot should go in your arsenal.
What is “Depth” in the Backswing?
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to stop coming over the top by creating and maintaining more depth in your swing.
It’s “6 O’Clock Somewhere” (Great Putting Drill)
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, breaks down how to find the low point around the hole to read breaks more consistently and drain more putts!
Try This “Foot Jail” Drill for More Stability
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you her “foot jail” drill that will improve your stability, and help you swing the golf club with more control.
How to Handle Intimidating Shots Over Water
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a few keys for handling intimidating shots of water hazards.
The “Belly Grip Drill” for a Better Backswing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a few key backswing checkpoints, along with her “Belly grip drill” for a better backswing.
Open Championship Week: Bunkers!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin shows you how to hit out of steep-faced bunkers, like the ones players will face this week at Royal St. George’s for The Open.
Ball Above Your Feet? Try This
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin shares her method for handling those difficult lies where the ball is substantially above your feet. Try this next time you play!
How to Identify Your Swing Shape
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin shares her “ribbon drill” for identifying your swing shape, and shows you the effect each swing shape can have on your ball flight.
Erika Fixes a Student’s Slice!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, breaks down the key swing changes one of her students made that eliminated his slice with the driver.
Try This “Cock and Pop” Technique from Thick Rough
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shares with you how to hit short greenside chips from thick rough with her “cock and pop” technique. Give it a try!
This Lead Hip Tip Will Improve Your Driving
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shares with you how to move better with your lead hip when hitting a driver. You’ll hit longer, more accurate tee shots!
Impact Position: Key Differences with Driver vs. Irons
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shares with you how to optimize your club position at impact with both a driver, and your irons.
A One Arm Golf Swing?
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shares with you how practicing your golf swing with your trail arm only can help improve your coordination, tempo, and timing.
PGA Championship Tuesday: Playing in Windy Conditions
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shares with you how to play better in windy conditions, similar to the ones golfers will face at the PGA Championship this week right on the Atlantic coast.
How to Get More “Natural Lag” in Your Golf Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shares with you how to add lag in your golf swing naturally, without it feeling too mechanical or forced.
Stop the Dreaded “Chicken Wing” Move!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shares with you her “tee wall” drill that will help you get rid of the dreaded “chicken wing” move in your golf swing!
Don’t Overlook Your Pre Shot Routine!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, gives you 4 steps to executing your pre shot routine perfectly, and being ready and committed before hitting each shot.
Golf Swing Motion: The Rope Drill
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how a simple rope can improve your golf swing mechanics, tempo, and sequencing so you can play better, more consistent golf!
How to Shift Your Weight Correctly in the Golf Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to shift your weight correctly in the golf swing, as well as a few common pitfalls you must avoid.
Masters Week Tuesday: Greenside Pitch Shots!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to hit high, soft pitch shots onto lightning fast greens like the ones players will face this week at Augusta National!
How to Hit Irons Out of Thick Rough
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a few swing keys that will help you get your ball out of thick rough and back into play successfully.
How to Make Sure You Have a Great Grip
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a few grip keys that will help you hit each shot with more power, speed, and directional control.
Try a “Floating” Driver Swing Plane for Better Tee Shots
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you her “floating” swing plane imagery, which will help you hit longer, more consistent drives.
Side Bend in the Golf Swing: An Overlooked Fundamental
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to properly incorporate and maintain side bend throughout your golf swing. This is a very important, yet overlooked swing fundamental!
3 Great Indoor Practice Drills You Can Do Right At Home
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you 3 great indoor practice drills you can do right at home. Grab a towel, and let’s get started improving your golf swing!
Erika’s “Eyes Up” Putting Drill for Better Distance Control
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you how to improve your distance control on the greens with her “eyes up” and “bowl and roll” putting drills.
To Scoop, or Not to Scoop?
You may have heard scooping is “bad.” However, in this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shows you a scenario where you should try scooping, and when you definitely shouldn’t.
What a Pendulum Putting Stroke Really Means
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shares her keys for “pendulum putting” that will help you improve your speed control and help you start the ball on the correct line.
Visualization Drill to Improve Your Touch Around the Greens
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shares her “toss for touch” drill to improve your feel around the greens.
Erika’s Keys for Improving Your Takeaway and Backswing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shares her best tips for simplifying your takeaway for a better backswing.
This Headcover Drill Turns Your Weak Slice into a Powerful Draw
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Virginia, Erika Larkin, shares her two-part headcover drill for turning your slice into a draw.
