Press & Published Work
In print. On record.
Selected published instruction, podcast appearances, course work, and recognition — from GOLF Magazine, Golf Digest, Plugged In Golf, GolfWRX, and Foresight Sports.
For Media Inquiries
Interviews, speaking, podcast guesting, and studio visits — Rick is glad to contribute.
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Authored
The Golfer’s Tools (2025).
A Practical Guide to Swing Science.
A Practical Guide to Swing Science. By Rick Silva, with Introduction and Research from Michael Jacobs. Best-selling guide to applying biomechanical principles and movement analysis to real-world improvement strategies.
Published Work
Every byline. Every interview.
The full archive of Rick’s published instruction, analysis, course work, and podcast appearances — organized by publication.
Golf Digest
- Golf Digest’s Best Teachers In Every State (2026–’27)
- How Tiger Woods adapted to his body is a lesson for the rest of us
- Facing your own rainy round? Here’s how to practice for it
- Ryder Cup 2018: Find every fairway and green like Moliwood
- Masters 2019: Ian Poulter proves you don’t have to be built like a superhero to get more out of your iron game
GOLF Magazine / GOLF.com
- GOLF Magazine’s 2026–27 Top 100 Teachers: Hall of Fame inductees
- Lift your arms like this for better backswing results
- This ‘swing hack’ will help you generate more power
- Cheat sheet: How to film your golf swing perfectly every time
- Viktor Hovland’s double-pump swing, explained
- Opening the clubface? Here’s how it should feel when hitting wedge shots (also a video)
- Bad ball-strikers make this mistake while shifting their weight. Here’s how to fix it (also a video)
- This is the recipe to correct your bad golf posture
- How to stop hitting driver off the heel and start hitting bombs
- Breaking down the lead arm vs. the trail arm in the golf swing
- Swing Study: Breaking down Ben Hogan’s classic and powerful swing
- Gary Player’s best tips for amateurs? They feature weight and a dimple
GOLF.com — Instructional Videos
Foresight Sports — Instructor Courses
Podcasts — The TOUR COACH with Tony Ruggiero
Awards & Recognition
Peer-recognized. Player-validated.
GOLF Magazine
Top 100 Teachers in America 2026–27
Golf Digest
Best Teachers in Every State 2026–27 (Illinois)
Golf Digest
Best Teachers in Illinois 2017–2025
GOLF Magazine
“Teachers to Watch” 2017–2025
PGA of America
Director of Instruction (Movement 3 Golf)
PGA
Class A PGA Professional
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