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The "Magic Move" for Better Contact and Club Path

In this video, Arlen Bento, Jr. breaks down what he calls the "Magic Move" —a key adjustment that happens at the top of your backswing and helps set…

How to Strike the Ball First: The Ultimate Low Point Guide

Grip, Swing Path, and Divots: What Every Golfer Needs to Know

Arlen's Winter Setup Arlen is using the Turf Mat with his Divot Board in the video. It’s a simple way to keep practicing through the winter without…

Clubface control starts at impact

One of the biggest differences between a solid ball striker and a weekend slicer is clubface control at impact. If your face is even a few degrees…

Master Your Low Point

Finding the right low point is the difference between crisp shots and frustrating misses. In his latest video, Top 100 instructor Arlen Bento Jr.…

Two Ways to Stop the Hooks

Outside of the shanks, the hooks may be golf’s most disastrous miss-hit. Thankfully, our friend Jamie Brittain has a couple of cures in the video…

A fix for your over-the-top swing

Building a Swing for the Long Haul

Tips to Stop Hitting Behind the Ball

Do you know where your low point is (as in, where your swing bottoms out)? If you’re like the typical amateur golfer, it’s actually well behind the…

Stop Hitting Fat Shots

In today's video lesson Martin Chuck, Golf Digest's #1 ranked coach in Arizona, is going to show you one simple key for eliminating those dreaded…

Why your divots should be slightly curved

If you’ve ever been taught that your divots should be perfectly straight, Martin Chuck is here to explain why that’s wrong.

Head, lower body are key to a shallower downswing

If your Divot Board tends to jump a little toward the target after contact, your angle of attack might be too steep.

Try This For Consistent Ball-First Contact

Driving range mats don’t always tell the full story.