Pros Teaching Joes w/ Zephyr Melton

Crazy hooks and slices with Bubba Watson | Pros Teaching Joes

Master’s Champion Bubba Watson is the king of hitting massive hooks and slices, working the ball in any direction he desires. But can he help us do the same thing? Sean Zak finds out.

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Bubba Watson shot shaping

Bubba Watson taught me how to hit crazy hooks and slices

Is Bubba Watson the best shot-shaper in golf? He shares his tricks for working the ball and tries helping us moving it both ways.
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On the latest edition of Pros Teaching Joes, LPGA star Lexi Thompson explains how to hit a low shot into the wind.

Lexi Thompson taught me how to hit a punch shot into the wind

On the latest edition of Pros Teaching Joes, LPGA star Lexi Thompson explains how to hit a low shot into the wind.
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Maria Fassi of Mexico lines up a putt on the 12th green during the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G at Kenwood Country Club on September 07, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio

Maria Fassi explains each step of her green-reading strategy

At a recent tournament, LPGA pro Maria Fassi explained her green-reading process and how she approaches each putt she faces.
Bunker Shots
brittany lang hits fried egg shot from the bunker while GOLF editor zephyr melton looks on

The secret to escaping a fried egg lie, according to an LPGA pro

In this edition of Pros Teaching Joes, LPGA pro Brittany Lang shares the secrets for escaping a fried egg lie in the bunker.
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Marina Alex on a putting green

Pros Teaching Joes: Marina Alex shares the keys to reading Bermuda greens

Two-time LPGA champ Marina Alex knows a thing or two about putting on Bermuda greens, so I enlisted her advice on reading them effectively.
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trevor immelman swings

3 keys for hitting off a downhill lie, according to a Masters champion

On this edition of Pros Teaching Joes, 2008 Masters winner Trevor Immelman shares the keys to hitting off a downhill lie.
Putting
angel yin gives putting lesson

3 tips to improve your short putts from an LPGA pro

In this edition of Pros Teaching Joes, LPGA pro Angel Yin gives three tips that will help improve your short-range putting.
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anthony kim hits golf balls on range with alignment sticks in front of him

The overlooked — and simple — key to Anthony Kim’s resurgence

In this edition of Play Smart, we discuss the deceptively simple swing tweak Anthony Kim made in his journey to winning LIV Adelaide.
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james hong sets up to a driver and sets up to an iron

1 huge mistake beginner golfers make with their drivers — and how to fix it

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch James Hong explains a huge mistake he sees novice golfers make with their drivers.
Driving
zephyr melton explains alignment trick

Struggle with alignment off the tee? Try this simple aim hack

In this edition of Play Smart, game-improvement editor Zephyr Melton explains a simple trick to ensure perfect aim off the tee.
Driving
tiger woods hits drive during the 2024 masters

Hitting longer drives starts with understanding this key concept

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Josh Zander explains how using your lead leg as a “brake” helps generate more power.
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yardstick lays on the ground next to golf ball and golf club

This common household item makes for a versatile training aid

In this edition of Play Smart, we discuss how you can turn a yardstick into a versatile training aid for your golf game.
Short Game
jeff smith coaches zephyr melton on how to put extra spin on the ball

This 1 grip tweak creates instant spin around the greens

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jeff Smith shows us a grip tweak that adds tons of spin on short-game shots.
Driving
zephyr melton's swing at the top and at impact

How I’m learning to hit bombs off the tee this winter

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF.com game-improvement editor Zephyr Melton details how he’s working on his driver this winter.
Approach Shots
joe plecker demonstrates how to find the center of your stance
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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.
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golfer hits shot out of fairway bunker
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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.
Bunker Shots
golfer hits shot from bunker with sun shining through the trees in background
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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.
Fitness
motion analysis from proscreen with student next to it
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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.
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One move great players make around the greens
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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.
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golfer in yellow shirts celebrates on green
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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.
Driving
aldrich potgieter hits a tee shot

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.

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What is the difference between swinging a driver and swinging an iron?

GOLF Teacher to Watch James Hong explains why driver and iron setups should be different and shows Zephyr Melton the fundamentals of each.

Warming Up with Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth’s mind is one of the most interesting places in golf, which made him a dream guest for ‘Warming Up.’ Why is 7-iron his favorite golf club? What version of his golf swing is he chasing? What’s in his swing DNA? What’s he thinking when he’s in jail? And, the most impossible question of all: What would happen if he turned his brain off? Good things are coming, Spieth says. After 40 minutes on the range alongside him, we’re inclined to agree. Interesting things are coming, too — that’s a guarantee. We hope you have as much fun watching this episode as we had putting it together. Enjoy!

This tip will help your warmups be more effective and enhance your range practice

Bridges Cup competitor Jonathan Bale shows golf analyst and coach Simon Holmes a great stretch to do before warming up on the range. He also explains what you should be doing before you arrive to the course for the most effective warmup.

Crazy hooks and slices with Bubba Watson | Pros Teaching Joes

Master’s Champion Bubba Watson is the king of hitting massive hooks and slices, working the ball in any direction he desires. But can he help us do the same thing? Sean Zak finds out.

What is the difference between swinging a driver and swinging an iron?

GOLF Teacher to Watch James Hong explains why driver and iron setups should be different and shows Zephyr Melton the fundamentals of each.