Okay, another Major is over, which means it's time for another roundup of the best golf improvement tweets I've seen over the last couple months. You may want to bookmark, there's some good stuff in here.

(Also feel free to add your own or any I may have missed)
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First, here's where you can find the last two of these I've done if you missed them and want to go down that rabbit hole.
https://twitter.com/hutch_golf/status/1658214820381089792?s=20

The work I've done with @adamyounggolf has been the most impactful in my journey from a 10 to a .3. Luckily for golf Twitter, he's started tweeting some really great threads. I don't want this to be an all Adam thread, so adding the rest in replies to this
https://twitter.com/adamyounggolf/status/1681734597711917056?s=20

.@mike_kim714 has become one of my favorite follows. Amazing golfer & genuinely seems like a great guy. Also posses the ability to communicate nuance on a platform that tends to send people into competing camps. Example below on "Swing your swing".
https://twitter.com/Mike_kim714/status/1665400919423369216?s=20

.@freewilllyyyy has been playing some amazing golf, having just qualified for the Met-Am & setting a course record. He's also wicked smaht & if you want to understand the math behind why defaulting to the pin as your target can hurt your scores, read on:
https://twitter.com/freewilllyyyy/status/1554180205027131392?s=20

A concise explanation of the benefits and basic approach to speed training from @Fit_For_Golf.

More from Mike in replies
https://twitter.com/Fit_For_Golf/status/1681504235496800256?s=20

I'm loving these Golf Digest videos created by @LukeKerrDineen. Here's a great one on Cam Smith's putting. My two key takeaways: 1/ use a mirror, 2/ don't get into the trap of trying to control speed via acceleration.

More from LKD in replies:

https://twitter.com/LukeKerrDineen/status/1679959908538621953?s=20

Capture size of the hole is the reason that when I practice putts inside 15', I putt to stickers or ball markers with a second one ~18" behind the target. That's the best way I've found to work on both speed & line.
https://twitter.com/TheGolfFreak/status/1679116979154882560?s=20

. @JaysonNickol is a fantastic coach who has helped me personally, especially in gaining speed. Here he breaks down the "fight fire with fire" approach to addressing ball flight issues.

I use this A LOT: https://twitter.com/JaysonNickol/status/1658468976823762944?s=20

I don't normally include swing tips because the swing is so individualized, but this from @ryanmouquegolf is a great visual regardless of what you're working on: https://twitter.com/ryanmouquegolf/status/1682701227602378752?s=20

His online course also looks awesome: https://t.co/WtSJNbkUh9.

More from Ryan in replies

This visual from @LouStagner does a great job illustrating why Greens in Reg are so valuable and why target selection and understanding your dispersion is key.

Adding some additional reference material from Lou in replies:
https://twitter.com/LouStagner/status/1676978528053592064?s=20

Which ones of these 12 mistakes detailed by @CMcCormickGolf are you guilty of? "Intolerance to errors" used to be a big one for me. Now, I've learned to embrace them, even if they can still annoy me.
https://twitter.com/CMcCormickGolf/status/1676729787623038977?s=20

Thanks to @chasingscratch0, there's been a lot of talk recently about the mental game. Some practical advice from none other than @practicalgolf. I especially like the stuff on Post-Shot Routine:
https://twitter.com/practicalgolf/status/1675845763199533056

I've recently started working 1:1 with @joshlukenichols on my mental game with the goal of playing more freely, especially under pressure situations. Early days, but I'm seeing & feeling the progress. Great thread here on Outcome-focus vs. Process-focus.
https://twitter.com/joshlukenichols/status/1663572577367752704?s=20

Let's get physical... This exercise from @Etpi hits a lot of muscles that can easily get neglected, and are especially important to strengthen if we spend much of our day sitting. Warning... cramps may ensue:
https://twitter.com/Etpi/status/1675418415467487232?s=20

Let's get powerful! Good stuff here from @JGGolfFitness. More from Jamie in replies.
https://twitter.com/JGGolfFitness/status/1675246142215290881?s=20

A two-for-one here... @adamyounggolf and @practicalgolf with some great threads explaining the keys to understanding and working with different types of practice.
https://twitter.com/adamyounggolf/status/1669782585785094145?s=20
https://twitter.com/practicalgolf/status/1674826793738551325?s=20

Clubfitting! An area of the game I don't know much about, but am trying to learn. This thread from Jon is an excellent primer.
https://twitter.com/practicalgolf/status/1673314019862802432?s=20

Swingspiration
https://twitter.com/Fit_For_Golf/status/1672351431242952704?s=20

Simple and powerful ideas to lower your scores from @golfsciencelab:
https://twitter.com/golfsciencelab/status/1670798902210035713?s=20

I'm a fan of the @pargolfapp, but as it turns out, I also like Dallas as a player/coach. Good stuff in here: https://twitter.com/pargolfapp/status/1667975249072209920?s=20

Closing with a good reminder for those grinding away but not seeing the results they'd like. Your score is a lagging indicator of your work. Don't beat yourself up if you're not where you'd like to be yet. https://twitter.com/BStulberg/status/1668605202931372032?s=20

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You can read the unrolled version of this thread here: https://typefully.com/hutch_golf/3LTCpo7

Best Golf Improvement Tweets Roundup

I got a couple questions about the 100 ball skill test I mentioned the other day and even though I’m still just testing it on myself, I figured I’d give the basic idea and framework in case you have ideas or want to experiment with your own game.

I think of the 100 ball test as a Weekly Business Review (WBR) for my golf game.

It’s divided into ten 10-ball tests that each cover a specific skill needed to play good golf.

For the sake of the WBR metaphor, I call these my Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).


The KPIs are…

1.  Putting - Start Line

2.  Putting - Distance + Line Control

3.  Chipping - Distance

4.  Pitching - Distance

5.  Face Strike

6.  Ground Strike

7.  Start Line

8.  Curvature (face/path relationship)

9.  Trajectory

10.  Driver ball speed


Each of these is it’s own separate game with a maximum score of 10-15 pts.

I don’t think the specifics of the game and scoring are all that important as long as you’re measuring the right thing at appropriate difficulty (something you can achieve ~7 of 10 times).


For example, with the putting start line test, I put 2” gates at 18” from the ball. Every putt that makes it clean through is 1 pt. Every miss = 0 pts & I just record which side I hit.

To simulate a bit of pressure, I’ll throw in a couple yellow “Birdie balls” worth 2 pts.

The entire philosophy behind this skill based approach is influenced by what I’ve learned from @adamyounggolf & @practicalgolf, and they’re also my first resource when I want to improve at any of these KPIs.

Credit also to @LouStagner for championing the quantified approach.


If I had to add a few more KPIs into the mix (for me specifically and my off-season strength focus), I’d add:

11. Deadlift
12. Pull-ups
13. Squat
14. Bench press
15. Vertical jump

The hope is that improvements here manifest in the Driver Ball speed KPI.

I like this approach because it gives me a way of decomposing the elements of hitting good golf shots & measuring my progress with each.

It also helps focus my practice time.

Right now work hours are long and days are short, so I can’t afford to practice without purpose.


Going through each of these tests and recording it all can take a while, so I normally break it up into two sessions. It takes me about an hour and a half total, but may take longer when you’re figuring it out the first couple times.


Anyway, I have a redeye into Charlottesville tonight for the Velcren Invitational (Wahoo!!!) and am probably going to be too excited to sleep, so if you have questions let me have ‘em!

You can read the unrolled version of this thread here: https://typefully.com/hutch_golf/DyjUhAz

The 100 Ball Skill Test Framework

Here’s how I’m going to be working on my game while watching @TheOpen the next few days

From top to bottom:

1. Putter and 48” carpenter ruler (I bought mine at Home Depot). You set up the ball in the little hole at the end and work on putting it straight down the ruler. 

Here’s a good YT demo: https://youtu.be/QN6zbXUSNcg

I do a lot of 10 ball tests with this & just try to improve. 

2. @DrKwonGolf ’s Rope Swing drills: https://youtu.be/0hyrcov8lz0

He has a video on how to make your own, but it’s very easy.  Just need ¾” nylon dock rope cut to roughly 7’. Singe & tape the ends. Here’s the rope I used: https://a.co/d/3zNlj5O

3. Weighted mini-club swings. I got mine on eBay for $30. I like to swing this after the rope swing drills. 

Good way to work on any swing movements or feels you’re trying to ingrain. Helps is you have a mirror.

Here’s one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/144581812413?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=SRK3qX69S5-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=2K8p3xM3QZy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

4. Putting gates. You don’t actually need the gates. You can use tees, shot glasses, etc.

Start at a 12” from your start line with a gap you can make it through 7-8 out of 10 times. 

Increase difficulty as you progress. 

2” gate from 12” = 1.5° error tolerance
From 24” = .76°

5. Stickers: h/t to @LouStagner for this one. 

Put one sticker 18” behind another. Goal is to roll the ball completely over the top of the 1st sticker stopping short of the 2nd sticker. Bigger the sticker, harder it is. 

Speed & line.

Go from different distances & play games. 

6. The percussion massager can be any form of body work. If you have a foam roller, watching TV is a great time to do some self-myofascial release. 

As a wise man said, “It’s all in the hips” so use the opportunity to work out some of that tightness and ease the tension. 


8. Consistent eyeline is key to knowing where you’re aimed and being able to “see the line”.

I use a putting mirror to check that my eyes are over (or slightly inside) the ball and running parallel to the target line. 

@rossmacleodputt has some great lessons on eyeline. 

You can read the unrolled version of this thread here: https://typefully.com/hutch_golf/gV2r8aK

How I’ll be working on my game while watching The Open

Hey golf launch monitor fam, I have a favor!

I'm trying to collect a bunch of GCQuad data for a project I'm working on for the Golf Lab.

Providing data will enter you into a draw to win a copy of @adamyounggolf & @practicalgolf books (or $50)

Here's how to export & send data:


1. From the Foresight Sports range, click this button. That will load up the Data View. 

2. From the data view, click export in the top right (you can also use the table view here to delete any outlier shots). 

This will bring you to the report manager view.

3. From the Report Manager, click "Create Custom Report". This will allow us to choose which metrics we want to include in our reports.

4. After you've clicked "Create Custom Report" you'll get a screen that has all available ball and club metrics. 

Select EVERYTHING (important) except for "Putt Specific Data".

Name your report (e.g. "All Ball & Club Metrics") and click "Save/Add"

5. You're now ready to export your data! Select the new custom report you just created (the selected should be white).

For "Format Type" choose "CSV (Numeric)". This is important. The other formats are headaches to clean.

6. Select Email as the export type and send to yourself.

Then forward the email to me with any notes you have at <hutchgolflab@gmail.com>.

You could also just email directly to me, but I won't know who it's coming from and won't have any context or know who to give credit to.

Let me know if you have any questions!! Very excited to see what comes in.



You can read the unrolled version of this thread here: https://typefully.com/hutch_golf/J0GWmJ9