The Jim Yeager Golf Academy

Name one great putter in history who didn’t use an open stance. Tough, right? Crenshaw. Faxon. Loren. Watson. Seve. Every one of them opened up. Some a little. Some a lot. But it’s a pattern—not a coincidence. Make the list longer… Tiger? Open in his prime. Bobby Jones? Slightly open. Snead? Definitely. Hogan? Yep. Nelson?…

Practice Like a Pro Ever watched a tour player on the range and noticed the pace of their practice? They don’t just rake and rip. They hit a shot. Watch it. Study it. Learn from it. Chat with their caddy or coach. Then reset. Rehearse. Repeat. It’s not just talent. It’s not just repetition. It’s…

It’s one of the most common questions I get: “Why don’t my wedge shots spin back like the pros?” And the truth is—it’s not just about the ball. Or the grooves. Or the wedge brand. It’s about the delivery of the club to the ball. The how you swing it—not the stuff you use. Amateur…

Speed sells. Everyone wants more of it. Swing faster, hit it farther, snap the wrists… all claims these training aids make. Try this one and suddenly you’re a different player. So what do most golfers do? They chase speed the way a moth chases a porch light—blindly and with zero strategy. We’re a “pill” society—looking…

You hear better players talk about it all the time: “You’ve got to cover the ball.” But what does that actually mean? It’s more than just a feel. Covering the ball is a measurable, physical sequence—a combination of rotation, posture, shaft lean, and timing that produces a clean, compressed strike. Tour players don’t do it…

Let me guess. You’ve heard it your whole life: “Play the ball back. Lean the handle forward. Trap it. Keep it low.” Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. But if that’s your stock chip shot? You’re making life way harder than it needs to be. Sure, that used to work—on slow greens with grainy Bermuda…

Aim Left. Hit It Pure. Jim Yeager Golf Academy You’re a good player. You don’t need tips. Or lessons. You swing it fast and hit it hard. But those small misses at impact? They cause bigger problems than they should. Here’s the truth: the harder you hit it, the more amplified the miss. If you…

We’ve all heard the old saying: “Practice makes perfect.” But let’s be real — if that were true, every player pounding balls on the range would be a scratch player. Truth is, practice makes permanent. Whatever you repeat, you start to own — whether it’s helpful or harmful to your game. So the better question is: are you practicing something…

If you’ve bought into the mindset that tough weather can actually be your edge, here’s how you take it a step further: preparation. That’s how you earn the right to step on the first tee, look around at the wind and rain, and think, “I’ve got this.” Let’s start with the basics. You’ve got to dress…

The title says it all. Your marquee event of the season is coming up, and you finally check the forecast. Are you kidding me?? you mutter. This can’t be happening. Rain. Snow. High winds. 110 degrees. It all stinks… But here’s the truth: the conditions stink for everyone. EVERYONE has to deal with the same things. The wind doesn’t…