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100 Worst Golf Swing Tips Ever Given — And What to Do Instead

Explore 100 pieces of misleading golf swing advice, practical alternatives and a relevant drill for every entry. Choose from ten categories to find advice for your swing.

Pete Cowen Solid Foundation Drill: Build a Stable Base

Practise a stable base and centred contact with Pete Cowen’s Solid Foundation Drill. Includes three illustrated steps and an 18-shot challenge.

Pete Cowen Resistance Band Drill: Keep Your Legs Stable

Practise stable legs and a coiling backswing with Pete Cowen’s Resistance Band Drill. Includes three illustrated steps and two sets of nine no-ball rehearsals.

Pete Cowen Chalk Line Drill: Set and Release Your Wrists

Use a chalk line on a rubber mat to practise Pete Cowen’s wrist-set and release drill. Follow three illustrated steps and score two sets of nine attempts.

Pete Cowen signature Stick Drill: Connect Arms and Body

Use a long pole to rehearse Pete Cowen’s Chinese Fighting Stick Drill. Follow three illustrated steps and complete two sets of nine controlled rehearsals.

Pete Cowen Tennis Ball Drill: Feel the Release

Practise Pete Cowen’s Tennis Ball Drill with three illustrated steps. Throw, turn and catch, then record your score over two sets of nine attempts.

Pete Cowen Towel-Wringing Drill: Steady Your Clubface

Explore equal and opposite hand pressure with Pete Cowen’s Towel-Wringing Drill. Follow three illustrated steps and score two sets of nine slow rehearsals.

Pete Cowen Spiral Staircase Drill: Coil Up and Unwind

Rehearse Pete Cowen’s Spiral Staircase Drill without hitting balls. Set your posture, coil up and around, then unwind through two sets of nine rehearsals.

7 Best Rory McIlroy Drills Ever

Explore seven Rory McIlroy golf drills for putting, chipping, bunker play and the long game, with infographics, simple steps and links to every full drill.

Rory McIlroy Coin Putting Game: Find Your Line and Pace

Play the Rory McIlroy coin putting game: explore softer and firmer routes on a breaking putt, then score a simple practice round out of eighteen.

Rory McIlroy’s Favourite Swing Thought: Club in Front Drill

Explore Rory McIlroy’s favourite swing thought with a club-in-front backswing rehearsal, matching illustrations, video and a simple 18-pair practice session.

Rory McIlroy One-Hop Stop Chip Drill

Explore Rory McIlroy’s one-hop stop chip with his video, a branded infographic and an 18-shot game focused on landing and finishing close.

Rory McIlroy Bump and Run Drill: Land It, Then Let It Roll

Try the Rory McIlroy bump and run drill with a compact setup, a matching video and a simple 18-chip target game for better rollout awareness.

Top 3 Golf Apps Compared: 25 Features to Help You Practise Better

Compare Golf Practice Made Easy, GolfFix and GolfForever with a detailed feature table, 25 linked explanations and advice on choosing the best golf app for your practice.

7 Best Golf Drills Ever – As Voted for by Our Members

Discover seven favourite golf drills, one for each category: putting, chipping, bunker, wedge, long game, golf fitness and mind game. Includes infographics and full instructions.

Golf Grip-Pressure Drill: Find a Lighter, More Reliable Strike

Compare nine half-shots with your usual grip and nine with a lighter but secure grip. Find the pressure that gives you reliable contact without excess tension.