Play Smart
1 thing amateur golfers need to stop doing? We asked 7 experts
At Cabot Citrus Farms for GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers Summit, we asked some of the best minds in the game to help recreational golfers.
2 easy swing changes to add spin to your wedge shots
In this edition of Play Smart, Dr. Greg Rose from the Titleist Performance Institute explains two swing changes to add spin to your wedges.
Impossible bunker shots are easy with this technique
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker explains the technique for short-sided bunker shots off hard sand.
The ‘worst thing’ you can do in the bunker — and how to fix it
In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker shares a quick fix for a common mistake in the bunker.
What you’ve been getting wrong about forward shaft lean
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker explains what you’ve been getting wrong about forward shaft lean at impact.
Why these tricky putts drive golfers crazy (and how to make more of them)
In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh explains why left-to-right putts are so tricky for most golfers.
Create easy power using this dynamic exercise for weight shift
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker shares a routine that helps simulate proper weight shift in the swing.
Seve Ballesteros’ brilliant tip for hitting putts with perfect speed
Finding the correct speed on breaking putts is crucial for holing them. Here’s an “unorthodox” tip from Seve Ballesteros to help you out.
4 areas you must improve to shoot lower scores, according to data
Research from legendary instructor Dave Pelz demonstrates that you can lower your handicap by focusing on four key areas.How should you define a ‘good’ putt? Legendary short-game coach explains
How should you define a “good” putt? GOLF Hall of Fame Teacher Dave Pelz says it’s a matter of distance, not direction.
This unorthodox putting technique could be the fix your putting needs
Major winner Paul Azinger has an unorthodox putting technique that could fix your woes on the greens for good.
Gary Player’s technique for easily escaping fairway bunkers
Shots from a fairway bunker can be scary, but with this technique from Gary Player, you can put those fears to rest.
Why you struggle shifting your weight during the golf swing
A proper weight shift is key for making solid golf swings. Major winner Al Geiberger explains how to execute it to perfection.
Fred Couples has a simple technique for high, soft-landing wedges
Fred Couples shares the simple secret for hitting a lob wedges that flies high and lands soft on the greens.
Find the center of your stance for better contact with your irons
Finding the true center of your stance will help you hit better shots with your irons. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker shows you how.
6 shots amateurs never practice — but they should
There are a number of shots that amateur golfers never practice. Here are six from Top 100 Teacher Tom Stickney that will help your game.
This common mistake kills your bunker game. Here’s how to fix it
Having trouble escaping the sand? You might be hitting too far behind the ball in the bunker. Here’s how to fix that flaw.
How high-tech mobility analysis diagnosed this golfer’s swing flaws
In this edition of Shaving Strokes, Top 100 Teacher Tom Stickney explains how he used Proscreen AI to help diagnose a student’s flaws.
This sneaky ‘toe tap’ move will improve your chipping instantly
Want to boost your short game? This simple drill will teach you to properly shift your pressure on delicate wedge shots around the green.
Simple course-management tips for breaking 100, 90, 80 and par
Want to break through a scoring barrier this season? Follow these simple tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger.
Want to hit longer drives? Use this drill to increase your attack angle
Hitting longer drives can be achieved by increasing your attack angle. Here’s an easy drill to practice that.
The worst golf advice amateurs receive, according to 5 top teachers
Are these popular swing tips sabotaging your game? 5 top golf teachers reveal the worst advice they overhear on the range.
5 elite caddie habits you should steal to shoot lower scores
If you copy a few things that tour caddies do, you can shoot lower scores in a hurry. Here are five things to steal from their repertoire.
5 easy ways to lower your scores, according to a Top 100 Teacher
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares five areas you can focus on improving to shoot lower scores next season.
5 crucial keys for keeping your golf game sharp in the winter
Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean your golf game has to suffer. Here are five ways you can keep your game sharp during the offseason.
2025 Top 100 Teachers Summit: Schedule and Speaker Lineup
The 2025 Top 100 Teachers Summit is Dec. 15-17 at Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida. Here is the schedule and speaker lineup.
5 easy steps to execute a bunker shot over a high lip
Bunker shots over a high lip are daunting for even the best players in the world. Follow these five steps to make them just a bit easier.
5 fundamentals you need to understand for better putting
If you want to become a better putter, there are some fundamentals you need to understand. Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel explains.
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