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Long Irons & Hybrids Blog: Let the Club Do the Work
For many golfers, long irons and hybrids can be some of the most intimidating clubs in the bag. Whether you're hitting a long approach shot, a par-3 tee shot, or trying to reach a par-5 in two, these clubs often determine how well you score. The biggest mistake I see...
The Secret to Lower Scores: Master the Art of Lag Putting
If I could recommend one skill that would help golfers of every ability lower their scores, it would be lag putting. Many golfers step over a 30 or 40-foot putt hoping to make it. While there's nothing wrong with positive thinking, that's not always a realistic goal....
How Better Course Management Can Lower Your Scores
Most golfers spend countless hours working on their swing, searching for more distance, or trying to perfect their mechanics. But one of the fastest ways to lower your scores has very little to do with swing changes. It’s called Course Management. Smart course...
How to Hit Your Woods Long and Straight
There’s nothing more frustrating than stepping onto the tee box with confidence, only to watch your woods slice into the trees or balloon short of the fairway. The good news is that hitting your woods long and straight doesn’t require a perfect swing…it requires solid...
Why 80% of Your Practice Should Be on Short Game (And How to Do It Right)
If you’re serious about lowering your scores, it’s time to rethink how you practice. Most golfers spend the bulk of their time on the driving range, working on full swings, chasing distance, and trying to “fix” their mechanics. But here’s the truth: the fastest way to...
Spring Practice Planning: Start the Golf Season the Right Way
As the weather starts to warm up and golfers return to the course, I see the same thing happen every spring. Players are excited to get back out there, which is great, but many golfers rush straight into hitting full swings without first focusing on the fundamentals....
Welcome to the David DeMay Golf Academy in Middletown, VA
If you’re looking for golf lessons in Middletown, Virginia, you’re probably searching for one thing…to enjoy the game more. Most golfers don’t struggle because they aren’t athletic enough or don’t practice enough. They struggle because golf instruction has become too...
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PGTAA Class A Master Teaching Professional with 30+ years coaching golfers at every level, from beginners to competitive players.
David has led golf academies in Aspen, Colorado; Clermont, Florida; and Amelia Island, Florida. His approachable style and focus on how the body naturally moves make complex fundamentals easy to understand and apply.
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