# Golf Smart Academy — Full Content Index > Golf Smart Academy is an online golf instruction platform with 1,100+ video lessons taught by Tyler Ferrell. Science-backed instruction using 3D motion capture biomechanics. ## About Tyler Ferrell Tyler Ferrell is the only person named to both Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers in America and Best Golf Fitness Professionals in America lists. He is a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) certified instructor specializing in 3D motion capture biomechanics for golf swing analysis. He founded Golf Smart Academy to make expert-level golf instruction accessible online. ## Content Formats - **Video Lessons** (`/golf-instruction//`): Each page contains a video lesson with a full transcript, description, and community discussion. Transcripts are the full spoken content of each lesson. - **Topic Pages** (`/golf-instruction/topics//`): Curated collections of video lessons organized by golf topic. - **Courses** (`/courses//`): Structured multi-lesson programs with sequential lessons organized into sections. - **Course Lessons** (`/courses///`): Individual lessons within a course, each with video, transcript, and resources. ## Topics ### Direction fixes - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/direction-fixes/ - Section: Concepts — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/direction-fixes/concepts/ - Section: Diagnose — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/direction-fixes/diagnose/ - Section: Drills — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/direction-fixes/drills/ - Section: Extra — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/direction-fixes/extra/ ### Contact fixes - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/contact-fixes/ - Section: Concepts — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/contact-fixes/concepts/ - Section: Diagnose — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/contact-fixes/diagnose/ - Section: Drills — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/contact-fixes/drills/ - Section: Extra — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/contact-fixes/extra/ ### Backswing problems - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/backswing-problems/ - Section: Concepts — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/backswing-problems/concepts/ - Section: Diagnose — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/backswing-problems/diagnose/ - Section: Drills — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/backswing-problems/drills/ - Section: Extra — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/backswing-problems/extra/ ### Downswing problems - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/downswing-problems/ - Section: Concepts — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/downswing-problems/concepts/ - Section: Diagnose — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/downswing-problems/diagnose/ - Section: Drills — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/downswing-problems/drills/ - Section: Extra — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/downswing-problems/extra/ ### Clubs - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/clubs/ - Section: Concepts — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/clubs/concepts/ - Section: Diagnose — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/clubs/diagnose/ - Section: Drills — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/clubs/drills/ - Section: Extra — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/clubs/extra/ ### Short game - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/short-game/ - Section: Concepts — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/short-game/concepts/ - Section: Diagnose — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/short-game/diagnose/ - Section: Drills — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/short-game/drills/ - Section: Extra — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/short-game/extra/ ### Member questions - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/member-questions/ - Description: Member Questions is your hub for practical Q&A that fixes real swing issues. Some of the topics we address include: shoulder blade shallowing, ulnar deviation vs cast, axis tilt, hand path … - Section: Concepts — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/member-questions/concepts/ - Section: Diagnose — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/member-questions/diagnose/ - Section: Drills — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/member-questions/drills/ - Section: Extra — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/member-questions/extra/ ### Connecting the dots - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/connecting-the-dots/ - Description: Connecting the Dots is a series of videos that address how one concept relates to another. Some discussions include: how your body and the club work from setup to finish—linking … - Section: Concepts — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/connecting-the-dots/concepts/ - Section: Diagnose — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/connecting-the-dots/diagnose/ - Section: Drills — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/connecting-the-dots/drills/ - Section: Extra — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/connecting-the-dots/extra/ ### Swing analysis videos - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/swing-analysis-videos/ - Description: Swing analysis videos break the golf swing into clear pieces—takeaway, transition, downswing, impact, release—using slow motion and pro comparisons. By understanding wrist and club face control, club plane, shaft lean, … - Section: Concepts — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/swing-analysis-videos/concepts/ - Section: Diagnose — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/swing-analysis-videos/diagnose/ - Section: Drills — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/swing-analysis-videos/drills/ - Section: Extra — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/swing-analysis-videos/extra/ ### The Stock Tour Swing System - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/the-stock-tour-swing-system/ - Section: Concepts — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/the-stock-tour-swing-system/concepts/ - Section: Diagnose — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/the-stock-tour-swing-system/diagnose/ - Section: Drills — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/the-stock-tour-swing-system/drills/ - Section: Extra — https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/golf-instruction/topics/the-stock-tour-swing-system/extra/ ## Courses ### Beginner Foundations - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/beginner-foundations/ - Type: - Description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of golf. You'll learn the proper setup, grip, stance, posture, alignment, and basic swing techniques needed to start playing and enjoying … - Lessons: 12 ### Be Your Own Coach - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/be-your-own-coach/ - Type: - Description: The two key steps to being your own coach are: knowing the benchmarks and how to analyze your video. - Lessons: 17 ### Break 80 - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/break-80/ - Type: - Description: This course is designed for advanced golfers looking to consistently break 80. We'll cover advanced shot shaping techniques, pressure management strategies, and scoring zone tactics to lower your scores and … - Lessons: 16 ### Break 90 - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/break-90/ - Type: - Description: This course is designed for golfers aiming to consistently break 90. It focuses on effective practice strategies, smart course management, short game scoring techniques, and improving approach shot accuracy to … - Lessons: 13 ### Build Effortless Speed - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/build-effortless-speed/ - Type: - Description: Unlock your effortless power with efficient swing mechanics. This course focuses on optimizing your transition, release, and body sequencing for increased clubhead speed, building on concepts already covered in the … - Lessons: 10 ### Build My Stock Swing - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/build-my-stock-swing/ - Type: - Description: This course takes you through all the key pieces for building your own stock "tour" swing. - Lessons: 66 ### Build Your Backswing - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/build-your-backswing/ - Type: - Description: A focused course on mastering backswing mechanics for greater power and accuracy. Learn the key concepts, diagnose your swing, and implement effective drills to transform your backswing. - Lessons: 22 ### Bunker Escape - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/bunker-escape/ - Type: - Description: Unlock consistent sand saves with this focused course on bunker play. Learn essential techniques, diagnose common faults, and master drills for greenside and fairway bunkers. - Lessons: 16 ### Consistent Irons Bonus Series - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/consistent-irons-bonus-series/ - Type: - Description: Improve your iron consistency to reach your scoring potential! - Lessons: 4 ### Fast Fault Fixes - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/fast-fault-fixes/ - Type: - Description: A free series of quick fixes to some common and troublesome swing faults. - Lessons: 16 ### Fix Early Extension - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/fix-early-extension/ - Type: - Description: This course provides intermediate golfers with targeted drills and practice techniques to eliminate early extension. Building on the Consistency Fix Plan, this course dives deep into correcting posture loss and … - Lessons: 9 ### Fix Fat & Thin Shots - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/fix-fat-and-thin-shots/ - Type: - Description: This course builds upon the Contact Fix Plan, providing targeted drills and practice progressions to eliminate fat and thin shots. It's designed for intermediate golfers who understand their impact issues … - Lessons: 10 ### Fix My Slice - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/fix-your-slice/ - Type: - Description: Tyler's complete system for fixing a slice, built around the one variable that controls it: your clubface relative to your path. You'll start by understanding why the ball curves, then … - Lessons: 15 ### Fix Your Hook - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/fix-your-hook/ - Type: - Description: This course provides targeted drills and practice techniques to eliminate a hook. It builds on the Direction Fix Plan by focusing on hands-on correction and progressive integration to achieve a … - Lessons: 11 ### Gain 20 Yards - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/gain-20-yards/ - Type: - Description: Unlock your driver's full potential and add serious distance to your game. This course builds on the Distance Fix Plan, diving deep into advanced techniques, powerful drills, and practice strategies … - Lessons: 11 ### GSA Certification Supplemental Content - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/gsa-certification-supplemental-content/ - Type: - Description: Every other month, Tyler works through hot topics, swing analysis, and the GSA system at a coach's level of detail. Active certified coaches get the details by email before each … - Lessons: 24 ### GSA Level 1 Certification - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/gsa-level-1-certification/ - Type: - Description: Presentations on the key movements of the GSA system with the anatomy and 3D data behind them, bonus presentations, and the test prerequisite videos. Includes The Stock Tour Swing eBook … - Lessons: 30 ### GSA Level 2 Certification - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/gsa-level-2-certification/ - Type: - Description: The next step. Discuss each position of the swing and the base level 3D graphs from an anatomy point of view. - Lessons: 15 ### HackMotion Swing Mechanics Course - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/hackmotion-program/ - Type: - Description: Tyler Ferrell demonstrates what to do with HackMotion - Lessons: 39 ### Impact Zone Mastery - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/impact-zone-mastery/ - Type: - Description: Unlock consistent power and accuracy by mastering your impact position. This course provides intermediate golfers with the knowledge and drills to improve compression, shaft lean, and overall impact zone control … - Lessons: 18 ### Longer Drives Bonus Series - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/longer-drives-bonus-series/ - Type: - Description: Learn how to bomb your drives 20 yards further! - Lessons: 4 ### Own the Transition - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/own-the-transition/ - Type: - Description: Master the crucial transition phase of your golf swing for improved power, consistency, and control. This course breaks down the transition, weight shift, and sequencing, offering targeted drills to eliminate … - Lessons: 17 ### Playing Smart Golf - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/playing-smart-golf/ - Type: - Description: Scoring lower scores requires different skills than just hitting all the shots, you have to think around the course and play SMART as well. - Lessons: 19 ### Practice Like a Pro - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/practice-like-a-pro/ - Type: - Description: Learn how to structure effective golf practice sessions to improve faster and transfer your range game to the course. This course is for intermediate golfers looking to take their game … - Lessons: 15 ### Putting Mastery - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/putting-mastery/ - Type: - Description: Unlock your putting potential with this comprehensive course. Learn to read greens accurately, develop a consistent stroke, and master distance control for fewer putts and lower scores. - Lessons: 13 ### Stock Bunker Wedge Program - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/stock-bunker-wedge-program/ - Type: - Description: How to channel your inner Seve and master the greenside bunker shot! - Lessons: 37 ### Stock Distance Wedge Program - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/stock-distance-wedge-program/ - Type: - Description: Distance wedges sills dial in your shots from 40 to 100 to save pars and make more birdies. - Lessons: 38 ### Stock Finesse Wedge Program - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/stock-finesse-wedge-program/ - Type: - Description: Your go-to program for shots from 40 yards and less - Lessons: 34 ### Stock Putting Course - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/stock-putting-course/ - Type: - Description: Master being your own best putting coach! - Lessons: 39 ### Stop the Scoop - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/stop-the-scoop/ - Type: - Description: This course helps intermediate golfers eliminate the dreaded 'scoop' and achieve a powerful, consistent impact position with hands ahead. Building on basic contact understanding, it provides targeted drills and practice … - Lessons: 13 ### Straighter Drive Bonus Series - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/straighter-drive-bonus-series/ - Type: - Description: Learn a simple process to build a tee game that hits the fairway every time! - Lessons: 5 ### Tactile Coaching Program - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/tactile-coaching-program/ - Type: - Description: The focus of this course is learning to use your hands to assist or resist the key movements of the golf swing and short game! You’ll learn techniques for the … - Lessons: 14 ### Tempo & Timing - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/tempo-and-timing/ - Type: - Description: Unlock a consistent and powerful golf swing by mastering tempo and timing. This course provides intermediate golfers with the knowledge and drills to improve rhythm, sequence, and overall swing efficiency, … - Lessons: 16 ### Wedge Game Essentials - URL: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com/courses/wedge-game-essentials/ - Type: - Description: Master your wedge game from 30-100 yards. This course covers technique, distance control, and shot selection for finesse wedges, distance wedges, and specialty shots, helping you lower your scores around … - Lessons: 18 ## How to Cite When referencing Golf Smart Academy content: - Instructor: Tyler Ferrell - Organization: Golf Smart Academy - Website: https://www.golfsmartacademy.com - Content type: Video lessons with full transcripts