Shoot your lowest round EVER.
Hey, I’m Zach.
I am a former D1 collegiate golfer, creator of The DIY Golfer, and avid student of golf. I‘m here to share what I’ve learned to help you shoot your lowest score ever! Select your skill level below to get started. More about me here.
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Video Course
Golf for Beginners
Golf for Beginners is a course that will give you a comprehensive introduction to the game of golf including how to swing, what equipment to buy, and more.
New to golf? In this 7-Step guide, I'll teach you everything you need to know and what you need to buy to get started in golf.
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TSG #015
Is golf worth the hype? To the beginner, the skeptic, and the hater, here are my favorite parts about this game.
The Ultimate List of Golfing Terms and Slang
All the terminology can be confusing. Check out my ultimate list of golfing terms and slang to get up to speed.
Learn to practice more effectively
Maximize your practice sessions with The DIY Golfer’s proven strategies, discovering effective drills, training methods, and mental approaches to optimize your golf practice.
FREE, personalized practice plan
Take a short quiz below to tell me about your game and I‘ll send you a free practice plan that will drop strokes off your game immediately.
Learn How to Swing a Golf Club
The golf swing can be broken down into 10 swing positions that we can analyze on video. Click on one below to learn more about it and how to analyze it!
Learn Golf Terminology and Slang
Golf has a language of its own. Learn the most common golf terms and slang to help you understand the game better.
Golf Terms and Slang Glossary
View the most comprehensive golf terms and slang glossary on the web.
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Golf Term
All Square
When a match is "all square", that means that two golfers are tied.
Golf Term
Fade
Also known as a "cut", for right-handed players, this is a shot that starts left of the target, curves left to right, and ends at the target.
Golf Term
Go-to Shot
Golfers refer to their "go-to shot" as the type of shot they are most comfortable hitting, especially when they are a bit nervous.
Golf Term
Poa Annua Grass
A cool-season grass found on golf courses worldwide, recognized for its adaptability and ability to thrive in various climates.
Dive into Golf Drills
One of the best ways to work on a specific part of your game is to use golf drills. Here are some of my favorite drills to help you improve your game fast.
This drill will help you learn how to chip with your right hand only, which allows you to feel how the right side influences your chip shots.
Golf Drill
Balance Drill
To build a consistent golf swing, it is crucial to maintain great tempo and balance through the finish. Here's one of my favorite drills to achieve that.
This drill will help you learn how to transition properly.
Golf Drill
Laser Takeaway Drill
The laser takeaway drill is the simplest and easiest way to learn what an "on-plane" takeaway feels like.
Need a new Hobby? Try Clubmaking and Refinishing!
Refurbishing putters became one of my favorite hobbies years ago and I’ve put together a list of tutorials on how to do it yourself!
DIY Refinishing
Want to turn that old putter into a work of art? Check out my DIY refinishing tutorials!
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If you want a fresh new look for your Scotty Cameron putter, look no further than a Black Oxide finish.
One of the best looking refinishes that you can do is the classic black oxide finish. In this tutorial, I will show you how to do this simple finish.
The logo paintfill is one of my favorites because it allows you to add any custom design to the Cherry Dots of a Scotty Cameron putter!
Restoring a vintage putter is a great way to add to the putter collection, decorate a home, or even impress your friends by gaming it on the course!