Andy Brumer

Andy Brumer

Andy Brumer is the co-author with Bobby Clampett of the golf instruction book, "The Impact Zone: Mastering Golf’s Moment of Truth," as well a full-length collection of memoir-based essays on golf titled, "The Poetics of Golf." He has written for virtually all of golf’s major magazines, including: Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, Sports Illustrated Golf Plus, Travel and Leisure Golf Links Magazine and Golfweek. His golf writing has appeared in newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, The Baltimore Sun and USA Today. He has been the editor of Golf Tips Magazine, Petersen’s Golfing Magazine and The Golfer Magazine. Brumer has collaborated on golf books and other published golf projects with some of the game’s best-known players and teachers, including: the late Sam Snead, Gary Player, Tom Lehman, Lydia Ko, David Leadbetter and Jim McLean. He also is an authorized instructor of The Golfing Machine. Brumer played college golf at Rutgers University and currently teaches golf at Altadena Golf Course in Altadena, Calif., near L.A. He lives with his wife in Pasadena, Calif.

Tour Edge: The Little Company That Can
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Tour Edge: The Little Company That Can

Founded in 1986, Tour Edge has carved out a niche for itself as a mid-sized club manufacturer that appeals to many for its quality equipment and low-price points. Now it seeks more.

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How Scottie Scheffler’s Unusual Move Has Made Him Golf’s Hottest Player
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How Scottie Scheffler’s Unusual Move Has Made Him Golf’s Hottest Player

The world No. 1 and Masters champion has a swing that challenges many golf instruction tenets, but parts of it compare favorably with some all-time greats.

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An Ode to Riviera, an 18-Hole Work of Art That Deserves Its Place Among World's Best Golf Courses
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An Ode to Riviera, an 18-Hole Work of Art That Deserves Its Place Among World's Best Golf Courses

Poet and author Andy Brumer laments missing Riviera for the second time in 30 years, but offers a tribute to the golf course he holds dear.

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Lydia Ko Reaps Benefit of Clubfitter's Trust in Proto-Concept Irons
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Lydia Ko Reaps Benefit of Clubfitter's Trust in Proto-Concept Irons

Proto-Concept irons are not a name brand in the United States — yet — but positive results by a pair of tour pros could quickly change that narrative.

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How Payntr Golf Shoes Were Built From the Ground Up
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How Payntr Golf Shoes Were Built From the Ground Up

While stylish, from the very start Payntr shoes have been about "harnessing energy" and helping the dynamics of a player's swing.

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A Closer Look at How Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods' Golf Swings Are Different
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A Closer Look at How Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods' Golf Swings Are Different

Tiger Woods' son Charlie Woods puts on show at PNC Championship, and while Charlie has clearly benefitted from his father's coaching, there are differences in the father-son golf swings.

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Percussion Therapy Devices (Massage Guns) Helping to Eliminate Pain From the Gain
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Percussion Therapy Devices (Massage Guns) Helping to Eliminate Pain From the Gain

Therabody, Hyperice leading the way in an increasingly popular market that promotes wellness through massage guns.

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Henry Taylor’s Paintings of Black Masters Caddies Chronicle a Complicated History
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Henry Taylor’s Paintings of Black Masters Caddies Chronicle a Complicated History

Los Angeles-based artist’s exhibition titled “Henry Taylor. Disappeared, but a Tiger Showed Up, Later” brings meaning to otherwise anonymous Black caddies.

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FootJoy coordinates hand, foot movement with new glove, shoe
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FootJoy coordinates hand, foot movement with new glove, shoe

Andy Brumer
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Mizuno Golf forges new identity with ST Series
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Mizuno Golf forges new identity with ST Series

Andy Brumer
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Celebrating True Temper’s Dynamic Gold standard
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Celebrating True Temper’s Dynamic Gold standard

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Going the distance at Augusta National
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Going the distance at Augusta National

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