Luke Kerr-Dineen
Golf Digest
Washington, DC, United States
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Past articles by Luke:
Should we be worrying about Tiger Woods’ declining swing speed?
Yes, Tiger Woods' swing speed has dipped from a few months back, but the underlying numbers suggest there's no reason for alarm for Tiger fans → Read More
A frame-by-frame breakdown of Tiger's legendary Canadian Open bunker shot
A closer look reveals it involved a little bit of luck. → Read More
British Open 2018: Breaking down one of the most underrated shots in golf history
It's a shame that the 1999 British Open finished the way it did, and not just for Jean van de Velde's sake. → Read More
British Open 2018: Why you should be binge-watching 'Chronicles of a Champion Golfer'
This documentary series from the R&A is now in its third season and offers some of more fascinating stories about past Open Championship winners → Read More
Why so many regular golfers loved Phil Mickelson's U.S. Open 'rake-gate'
Phil Mickelson's apology for his U.S. Open penalty may well endear him more to the group of everyday players who relate to Lefty as one of their own → Read More
U.S. Open 2018: Has the U.S. Open become a 'specialist's' event?
Brooks Koepka's repeat win, and the success of similar players, hints that the U.S. Open is becoming a event where a specific type of golfer tends to succeed → Read More
U.S. Open 2018: What the stats don't tell you about Jason Day heading into Shinnecock
Jason Day's strokes-gained numbers suggest he might not be the pick this week at Shinnecock. But looks may be deceiving here. → Read More
U.S. Open 2018: What are the ingredients to a highly-rated major? A somewhat scientific look
An assortment of factors can dictate a majors' ratings success—or lack thereof. → Read More
What aren't there more golfers on Forbes' Highest-Paid Athletes list? An explanation
There were only five players on the Forbes' list, and their low ranking compared to year's past was a surprise. But there's no need to panic, and here's why → Read More
Justin Rose is one of the best players in golf. He might also be one of the most underrated
Justin Rose ranks No. 3 in the World after his ninth PGA Tour win at the Fort Worth Invitational. Even so, you can argue he's still underrated → Read More
Before you start buying up that Adam Scott stock, one word of statistical caution
Adam Scott's had two straight top-15 performances on the PGA Tour for the first time since 2016. If only his putting was getting better though. → Read More
Is Webb Simpson's arm-anchoring style of putting the way of the future?
Webb Simpson had to ditch his anchored putting stroke, but since he's gone to the arm-anchored method, he's found success. So why aren't more people trying it? → Read More
The types of winners at the Players Championship
Run down the list of Players winners over the past 25 years, and you'll find that there are basically four types of winners. → Read More
Why golf stocks have been faring particularly well of late
Golf stocks continue have fared well in an up-and-down market. → Read More
One key stat Tiger Woods needs to improve to contend in his U.S. Open return
Tiger Woods has officially entered the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, but if he wants to contend at 2018's second major, he has some work to do in this one stat → Read More
The unexpected stat fueling Justin Rose's eye-catching good form
Rose's solid putting is driving his strong start to the season. → Read More
3 clues the betting markets are telling us about the 2018 Masters
Betting markets, where people place wagers with one another, offer an interesting perspective on the public's perceptions of players heading into the Masters → Read More
This is a simulation. (And it's still golf!)
The sport's best grow-the-game initiative has already been discovered—golf simulators. Now it's time to embrace them → Read More
Two nerdy charts that explain why Phil Mickelson's game has aged so well
Two nerdy charts that explain why Phil Mickelson's game has aged so well → Read More
Why you shouldn't panic about Jordan Spieth's putting slump (yet)
Spieth's putting slump is probably over, but don't be surprised to see the effects linger for some time yet. → Read More