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Erika Larkin

Erika Larkin is PGA Director of Instruction at The Club at Creighton Farms in Aldie, Virginia. She is the owner of Larkin Golf LLC and author of  A True Swing.  Erika was named Middle Atlantic PGA Teacher of the Year 2012, has been ranked the number 1 teacher in Virginia by her peers and Golf Digest since 2014.  She is also has been recognized as one of America’s Best Young Teachers by Golf Digest since 2012. She has been featured many times and magazine and appeared on The Golf Channel. Erika is a certified SwingAI Coach where she gives online lessons through the “Play with the Pros” App.

For more information, please visit www.ErikaLarkin.com and follow Erika on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.

The Rag Doll Beginners Drill

When you are new to the game, Erika Larkin’s Rag Doll Drill helps you practice all the movements you’ll need to start making a good golf swing.

Which Wedge? Short Game Club Choices

Which wedge should you use for the different situations around the green? Erika Larkin’s process for assessing the lie, selecting the type of shot and choosing the right club.

Stop Steering Your Putts

PGA Instructor Erika Larkin has a great drill to help if you are really handsy with your putting. Stop trying to steer it in!

How to Hit Down on the Ball

Erika Larkin shows how to hit better iron shots covering the proper stance and maintaining a downward angle of attack with some common mistakes to avoid.

Fix Your Banana Ball Slice

Are you aiming way left (or right for left handers) to compensate for a wicked slice? Erika Larkin has some great stance and swing path tips to help you straighten your shots and even hit a nice draw.