Matthew Rudy

Senior Director of Content

Mathew Rudy is the author of more than 30 Golf Digest cover stories and books with coaches like Mark Blackburn, Michael Jacobs, Bernie Najar, Stan Utley, Tony Ruggiero and Hank Haney.

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Golf Tips & Drills
May 26, 2026
6 minutes
How to Stop Slicing Your Driver: The 3 Biomechanical Causes (Backed by 14 Million Swings)

A slice is rarely the result of a single bad habit, it is the outcome of specific bio-mechanical breakdowns in the swing sequence. Analyzing a database of 14 million swings, GOLFTEC identifies the three primary culprits: Open Face-to-Path Relationship, Restricted Hip Rotation, and Steep Attack Angles. By addressing these core mechanics using OptiMotion™ data, golfers can move from an "Over-the-Top" move to a powerful, inside-out delivery that maximizes both distance and accuracy.

Matthew Rudy
Senior Director of Content
May 26, 2026
What Is the difference between a Red, Yellow, and White Stake

Matthew Rudy
Senior Director of Content
OPTIMOTION
May 21, 2026
3 minutes
Try the Same Swing Tech That Measures Tour Swings on TV: Experience OPTIMOTION at GOLFTEC

OptiMotion™ is the industry leading 3D motion-capture system that has revolutionized both golf instruction and televised golf analysis. By utilizing Markerless Motion Tracking, the system captures body movements including shoulder turn, hip tilt, and weight shift at 4,000 data points per swing. This "As Seen on TV" technology allows GOLFTEC coaches to compare a student's biomechanics directly to a database of PGA Tour averages, providing an objective, data-driven roadmap for every golfer.

Matthew Rudy
Senior Director of Content
Your Game
May 21, 2026
8 min
YouTube Lessons Are Free. So Is Spinning Your Wheels. Here's Why a Guided Lesson Program Actually Works.

Free YouTube golf tips are everywhere — but they're not built for your swing. Here's why a data-driven, guided lesson program at GOLFTEC produces results that self-guided watching never will.

Matthew Rudy
Senior Director of Content
Your Game
May 21, 2026
6 min
7 Questions to Ask Your Golf Instructor After Watching the Masters

Major championships like the Masters highlight the technical gap between professional execution and amateur tendencies, particularly in Short Game Precision, Vertical Launch Control, and Emotional Regulation. This guide provides 7 specific questions designed to bridge that gap during your next lesson. By focusing on metrics like "Green in Regulation (GIR) Efficiency" and "Scrambling Proxemics," students can use professional benchmarks to refine their own OptiMotion™ data and game-day strategy.

Matthew Rudy
Senior Director of Content
Golf Tips & Drills
May 20, 2026
8 minutes
Senior Golfers: Three Tweaks to Play Pain Free

As golfers age, traditional swing mechanics can place undue stress on the lower back, hips, and lead shoulder. This technical guide identifies three specific bio-mechanical adjustments like Lead Foot Flare, Hip Depth Optimization, and Swing Path Realignment to reduce physical strain without sacrificing distance. Utilizing GOLFTEC’s OptiMotion™ data, these "painless" tweaks allow senior players to maintain a high efficiency swing while protecting long-term joint health.

Matthew Rudy
Senior Director of Content
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