VIDEOS
3 Keys To Master In Between Distances
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you the 3 keys to tackle distances that are in between clubs.
Impact Differences Between More And Less Lofted Irons
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you the differences in impact between more and less lofted irons and how to create solid contact.
Bottom The Club Out At The Right Time
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you the simple keys to help you get your divot in front of the ball by improving your bottoming out point.
Cleaning Up Your Golf Swing Impact
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you a drill that creates a high level strike by creating and releasing angles efficiently.
Improving Low Point Control Fundamentals
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you the fundamental skill that separates high level players from low level players.
3 Keys To Hitting Knock Down Shots
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how to keep the ball under the breeze with 3 keys to hitting knockdown shots.
Fixing Steepness In Your Swing
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, gives you a mental image that will help keep you from coming down on the ball too steep.
Improve Ball Flight: Trajectory Control
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you the keys to controlling your trajectory and what you can do to take it to the course!
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!
Preventing Over The Top Swings
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, helps you stop coming over the top and eliminate poor ball striking!
“Cut The Grass” For Better Ball Striking
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you an analogy that will have you striking the ball like the pros!
Weight Shift In The Downswing
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, talks about weight shift in the downswing and what it should look like.
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!
Tee Drill For More Compression
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you a tee drill that will help you compress the ball better and improve your ball striking.
Where To Look At The Golf Ball
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you where you should look at the golf ball and how that will help you alleviate your slice!
Change Club Path With The Through Swing
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, teaches you about the through swing and how it can help your club path
Improve Your Backswing: The Takeaway
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to improve your takeaway with a mental image and a couple of actionable drills.
Producing Clubhead Speed With The Hands
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how to better use your hands to create more clubhead speed in your swing.
The Value Of The Punch Out Shot
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you how to hit a well struck low punch that sizzles off the face and the value it can bring to your swing.
Awkward Lies: Ball Below Your Feet
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to take on the awkward ball below your feet shot.
The Set Up And How It Changes Impact
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you the proper way to set up to the golf ball and how it affects your grip and impact.
Building Skill With Swing Variables
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to build your skillset with different aspects of your swing and why it will help your game.
Impact Tips For Pure Ball Striking
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you a drill and a feel that will lead to pure ball striking.
The Backswing: Flat Versus Upright
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you the differences between a flat and upright backswing, how to meet in the middle, and what might be right for you.
Trail Arm Role In The Golf Swing
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you what your trail arm should be doing in your swing and how it can improve your ball striking.
Accurate Ball Striking Into Greens
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how to hit more greens and limit some of your bogeys in your round.
U.S. Open Week: Getting Out Of Trouble
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you how the pros will need to recover to get the ball back in play and how you can apply it to your game.
Playing Better Golf In The Wind
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice and Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how you can improve your ball striking and scoring potential on those windy days.
Compression, Control, And Consistency
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you how to get the face in place to start hitting more consistent shots.
Getting Your Face In Place At Impact
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you how to tackle one of the most common ball striking issues by getting your face in place.
The Lead Wrist: Cupped Or Flat?
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you what affects the lead wrists and how it will impact your swing.
Swinging Through The Ball For Better Ball Striking
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how to swing through the ball with his “slinging the ball” drill.
Importance Of Shaft Lean At Impact
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, gives you 3 reasons why shaft lean is important for better impact with your irons.
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.
Increasing Ball Striking Predictability
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how you can create more consistency in your ball striking by staying connected.
Stopping The Club Flip At Impact
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how you can stop flipping the club through impact and start making more consistent contact.
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!
Creating Backswing Control
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how you can make a controlled backswing with some simple adjustments.
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.
Checking Your Grip Fundamentals
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you how you can check on your fundamentals with this grip drill.
Build Your Skills With Short Swings
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how you can build this critical skill to become a high level ball striker.
Bottle Drill for Better Ball Striking
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you a drill to learn how to use your feet and shift your weight to produce quality strikes on the ball.
Footwork Fixes For Good Shift And Turn
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how shifting and turning relate to your golf swing and a few drills that will help you sync them up!
Ride The Wave For Better Ball Striking
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you an image that will improve your downswing and lead to more quality strikes.
Get Rid Of The Dreaded Chicken Wing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you a drill that will help you get rid of your chicken wing and improve your ball striking.
Improve The Quality of Your Footwork
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you how to improve the quality of your footwork and ultimately your ball striking!
Get More Power Out Of Your Body
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you how you can get the most out of your body and get more power into your golf swing.
Upgrade Your Downswing With Better Feet
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how you can improve your ball striking by working on your feet in your downswing.
Creating Compression On The Ball
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to get the feeling of compressing the ball and how you can do it in your swing!
Controlling The Low Point In Your Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you a drill that will help you control your low point in your swing and improve your ball striking.
Creating A Positive Finish In Your Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how you can improve your ball striking by creating a better finish.
How To Get Your Face In Place For Better Compression
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you how you can create compression when striking the ball by “bouncing the ball”.
Educated Hands For Better Ball Striking
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to improve your ball striking by “educating” your hands through your swing
Why You Maybe Yipping And How To Fix It
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, breaks down what causes the “yips” and what you can do to eliminate them.
Create Good Impact With These Wrist and Arms Checkpoints
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, gives you examples of a properly timed release and shows you how you can improve yours with a couple of wrist and arm checkpoints.
Early Extension…What Is It and How You Can Fix It!
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you what early extension is, how it affects your golf swing, and what you can do to fix it!
Flaring Your Feet: Does it Increase Power & Distance?
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you how flaring your feet can improve your turn and help increase distance with every club in your bag.
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!
How You Can Start Covering The Ball!
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows what many great ball strikers have in common and the do’s and don’ts of covering the ball.
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!
Tools To Help You Get More Out Of Your Practice Sessions!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you some tools to help improve your practice sessions and develop good habits.
Utilizing The Squat Move To Create A More Dynamic Swing
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to incorporate the “squat move” into your golf swing and the benefits from it.
Shift, Rotate, Hit: Creating A More Athletic Transition
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how to create a more athletic, dynamic transition and delivery sequence with Shift, Rotate, Hit.
When To Straighten Your Arms For Better Ball Striking
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you when to straighten your arms on the downswing and how it leads to better ball striking.
Get a Grip: Upgrade Your Grip with These Tips
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how to upgrade your grip with some easy to perform tips and how important a good grip is to hit high quality golf shots.
Uneven Lies: How To Hit a Ball Above Your Feet
In this daily video tip, Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how to set up to hit a ball that is above your feet and why the ball tends to curve on uneven lies.
Maintain Length & Structure in Your Arms Through the Backswing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how to improve your ball striking by maintaining length and structure in your arms through the backswing.
Keys for Oversized Golfers: How to Utilize Your Body
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you swing tips for oversized golfers and how to utilize your body to make your swing work for you.
Improving Your Ball Striking: Less Cup, Elbows Close!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, Andrew Rice, shows you how to improve your ball striking by creating a better position at the top.
Stopping the Chunked Shot With Some Lag and Weight Shift
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, is going to show you the main causes of hitting behind the ball and a simple drill that will have you transferring your weight while creating more lag.
How to Maintain Your Spine Angle in the Golf Swing
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher Andrew Rice is going to show you a great drill for maintaining your spine angle throughout the golf swing. The result? A higher quality of strike on a consistent basis!
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.
Open Championship Week: Controlling Trajectory!
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher Andrew Rice shares how to alter your trajectory when playing in the wind, like the players will need to do at this week’s Open Championship.
“Land the Airplane” for Flush Shots and a Pure Finish
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shares his “Land the Airplane” demonstration that will have you hitting solid golf shots and finishing your swing perfectly.
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!
Compression Keys for More Solid Ball-Striking
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you his “high tee drill” for compressing the ball without hitting down on the golf ball excessively.
Pro Tips for Better Long Irons & Hybrids
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you a few pro tips to help you get better results from your long irons and hybrids.
3 Pro Tips for Handling Awkward Lies
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you 3 things you can do from awkward lies to increase your chances of executing a successful golf shot.
Shoulder Motion: Backswing vs. Downswing
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you a critical difference in shoulder motion during the backswing vs. the downswing, and how it can help your game.
How to Handle Challenging Downhill Lies
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, gives you a few keys that will help you hit more solid, consistent golf shots off of moderate to severe downhill slopes.
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 Wednesday: Handling Shots from the Rough
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, gives you a few keys to making solid contact and hitting better iron shots out of thick rough.
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.
Two Simple Trail Arm Checkpoints for a Better Backswing
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, gives you two critical top of backswing checkpoints that will help you build a better backswing and become a more consistent ball-striker.
Get Wide in Your Backswing for Better Ball-Striking
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher Andrew Rice shows you a mistake many players make in their backswing, and how you can overcome this problem by getting wider in the backswing.
Ideal Weight Distribution Through the Shot
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you how PGA and LPGA Tour pros distribute their weight, and gives you a key move you can work on to add clubhead speed and hit your shots more solidly.
The Swing Path that Produces Phenomenal Ball-Striking
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, demonstrates how you can improve your downswing path and “attack angle” into the ball, which will result in solid shots and a better ball flight.
Keys to a Bigger, Better Backswing with Body Limitations
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher Andrew Rice gives you a few great tips on how to make a bigger backswing, even if you have body limitations that keep you from getting all the way to parallel.
Should You Have a Flat Lead Wrist in the Golf Swing?
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you what your wrist position should be at the top of the backswing, as well as at impact for solid contact and more control.
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.
A Very Important Golf Club Design Lesson
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you how to simplify your golf game by understanding why golf club manufacturers make clubs the way they do, and how to use this information to your advantage.
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 High Should You Tee Your Golf Ball on a Par 3?
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you exactly how high you should tee your golf ball on a par 3, depending on the length of the hole and what club you are hitting.
Can You Pass This Grip Test?
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you a few key grip checkpoints, along with a “test” that will show you whether or not you have a grip that promotes distance and accuracy.
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!
Two Shoulder Turn Drills to Improve Your Ball-Striking
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, shows you two common shoulder turn faults that plague most golfers, and two drills to help you fix these common faults.
How to Control Your Trajectory and Hit Solid Iron Shots
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher Andrew Rice shares with you how to better control trajectory on your iron shots, so that you hit more greens and play better in windy conditions.
How the Hips Work in the Golf Swing
In this daily video tip Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, Analyzes Tiger Woods’s hip motion and shares a drill for generating more power by using your hips effectively in the golf swing.
How You Can Ingrain an “Automatic” Backswing Plane
In this daily video tip Adam Bazalgette shares with you how to “map out” your backswing so that getting into the perfect position at the top becomes more automatic and repeatable.
4 Swing Triggers You Can Try for a Smoother Start
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shares 4 swing triggers you can try to ensure a smooth, “tension free” takeaway.
Aim For the Middle of the Green to Lower Your Scores
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher Andrew Rice shows you how to play “high IQ golf” and shoot lower scores by aiming for the middle of the green.
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.
“Knuckle Down” for Solid Iron Shots
In this daily video tip, Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Oregon, Jeff Ritter, shows you his “knuckles down” drill you can practice for better ball-striking.
Should You Keep Your Head “Down” or “Still?”
In this daily video tip, the Founder of Scratch Golf Academy, Adam Bazalgette, settles the “head down” vs. “head still” debate once and for all.
