GD Film Study

You’ve probably seen Tour pros holding fingers up on the green or straddling the line of their putt, near the hole. But do you actually understand how Aimpoint works and how it is helping the best players in the world hole more putts. Navigating the subject in the latest episode of Film Study is our very own Luke Kerr-Dineen.

In this episode of Film Study, Luke Kerr-Dineen breaks down the modern chipping technique that Jordan Spieth, and many others, are using on Tour. You'll learn about spin loft and low point and discover how this move could help you chip better.

For decades, golfers around the world have studied and attempted to emulate Ben Hogan's golf swing. A lot has been written about his move, but what is the secret to one of the greatest swings in golf history?

Standing at 6-foot-8, Christo Lamprecht is one of the longest hitters in professional golf. In this Film Study, Luke Kerr-Dineen explains how how the South African’s unique action produces so much power and how a recent equipment rule change impacted how Lamprecht swings the club.

In the space of two months, Xander Schauffele picked up his first two major titles. However, the key to those victories was found in the dirt of the off-season and a small swing change he made with his new coach, Chris Como. In this Film Study, Luke Kerr-Dineen breaks down exactly what the pair did to unlock Xander's swing and why it made the difference at Valhalla and Royal Troon.

Have you noticed a change in how Tour pros hit bunker shots these days? What is the technique? Why does it work? Is it better? In this Film Study, Luke Kerr-Dineen breaks down the modern bunker trend and why it's becoming more and more prevalent.

Few golf swings have more unanimous praise than that of Nelly Korda. On the back of her historic run of form, our own Luke Kerr-Dineen explains the myth-busting secret to Nelly's swing and what makes it so effective.

Max Homa has one of the best swings in the game but for a long time, it had a very specific flaw. After pairing up with Golf Digest's No.1-ranked teacher, Mark Blackburn, he was able to identify the reason for the flaw and unlock Max's true potential. In this Film Study, our very own Luke Kerr-Dineen explains what the pair found and how it led Homa to become one of the game's elite ballstrikers.

Luke Kerr-Dineen dives into Moe Norman's unique and successful golf swing and explains what amateur golfers can learn it.

Our own Luke Kerr-Dineen takes a closer look at the swing move that helped Rory McIlroy get back to World Number One.

Our Luke Kerr-Dineen explains what Jordan Spieth's odd pre-shot is and how it helps the 16-time PGA TOUR winner.

Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen break's down how Jon Rahm can hit the ball so far, with such a short backswing.

Our own Luke Kerr-Dineen takes a closer look at the small change that reignited Collin Morikawa putting.

He's an elite ball-striker but why does Viktor Hovland struggle around the greens? Our very own Luke Kerr-Dineen explains why the Norwegian's strength is also one of his weaknesses.

Luke Kerr-Dineen takes a closer took at the homegrown golf swing of Calvin Peete, and his record-breaking driving accuracy.

Have you noticed Rickie Fowler's swing looks different? Luke Kerr-Dineen breaks down exact what and why the five-time Tour winner rebuilt his swing.

Luke Kerr-Dineen explains why Scottie Scheffler's foot movement may look like a weakness but is actually a strength.

In this episode, Luke Kerr-Dineen dives deep into the swing of one GolfNow most powerful players, explaining why Cam Young stops for a split second at the top of his backswing.

Most golf fans know that Johnny Miller is one of the best ball strikers in the history of the game. However, few know why. In this episode, Luke Kerr-Dineen sheds light on Miller's unique grip and how it helped him flush his irons.

Cameron Smith is the ultimate magician on the greens, and his putter is his magic wand. In this episode of Film Study Golf Digest’s Luke Kerr-Dineen breaks down subtle mix of mental and technical movements that have made Cameron one of golf’s most elite putters.

Ludvig Aberg's golf swing is silky smooth, but also wickedly powerful. How does he do it? Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen explains the key concepts in his golf swing ahead of his appearance at the 2023 Ryder Cup.

Vanderbilt's Gordon Sargent has been turning heads in recent months due his impressive play and prodigious length off the tee. But how can a 170-pound, 20-year-old hit the ball nearly 400 yards off the tee? Where does his power come from? In this Film Study, our very own Luke Kerr-Dineen will explain Sargent's X-Factor.

Tommy Fleetwood has become one of golf's best ball strikers but what is the key to his swing? In this Film Study, Luke Kerr-Dineen explains the small but important secret to Fleetwood's swing, how he's worked on it, and why it makes him such a consistent player.