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Tom Stickney II

Teaching Professional

Tom Stickney II is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher with nearly 30 years of experience as Director of Instruction at clubs and resorts including Bighorn Golf Club, The Promontory Club, and the Four Seasons Punta Mita. A specialist in golf biomechanics and 3D motion analysis, he's one of fewer than 25 people worldwide to hold Trackman Master/Partner certification. Tom has published more than 125 national instructional articles across outlets like Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, and is a longtime featured instructional writer for GolfWRX.

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Draw or fade to maximize distance?

I have heard from students that “draws go further than fade,” but I’ve always wondered if this was really the case when I first started teaching.

April 11, 2016By Tom Stickney II

Trackman Shot Optimizer

Trackman's Shot Optimizer helps golfers identify efficiency losses and improve ball flight, optimizing performance with actionable insights and expert advice.

December 23, 2015By Tom Stickney II

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Top 8 ways to practice indoors with Trackman

As winter takes over, many will need to leave the golf course and move indoors to practice. And don’t fret — you can still get better and practice effectively.

January 12, 2015By Tom Stickney II

When lining up square is wrong

Why the traditional square alignment isn't always the best in golf–and what to do instead.

November 1, 2014By Tom Stickney II