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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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
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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.
Driving
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Easily lower your handicap with this clever tee-box strategy

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Stef Shaw shares a clever strategy that will help you eliminate penalty strokes with your driver.
Approach Shots
pga tour pro justin thomas hits a tee shot during the 2025 rbc heritage

This ‘hallmark’ of elite ball strikers is absent in high handicappers

In this edition of Play Smart, we look at a key trait elite ball strikers share that high handicappers struggle with.
Putting
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This ‘simple but brilliant’ advice will make you a better lag putter

In this edition of Ply Smart, Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips gives a bit of putting advice that Phil Mickelson called “simple but brilliant.”
Approach Shots
collin morikawa hits an iron during the 2025 masters

2 ways to compress the golf ball and hit more crisp iron shots

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher explains the two ways you can compress the ball with your irons.
Approach Shots
debbie doniger coaches GOLF.come editor zephyr melton

When (and how) should you choke down on the golf club?

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger explains the benefits of choking down on the golf club.
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players hit balls on the range ahead of the 2025 masters

Masters range data shows key practice habit you should follow

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we dig into data from the Augusta National practice range that shows a key habit you should follow.
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jordan spieth swings on the range at the 2025 masters

Masters tech shows 1 key move Jordan Spieth uses to hit pure irons

In this edition of Play Smart, we use GOLFTEC’s OptiMotion technology to break down Jordan Spieth’s key swing move.
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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
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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
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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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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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scottie scheffler hits tee shot at torrey pines during the 2025 genesis invitational

What a consistent golfer *really* looks like, according to data

What does consistent golf *really* look like? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner shows us — and explains how you can achieve it.
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Latest Instruction Videos

How your position on the tee box affects your ballflight

Teaching professional Stefanie Shaw explains the importance of your position on the tee box and shows GOLF’s Zephyr Melton where he should tee it up.

Masters Secrets: 7 Major Champs Reveal Augusta National Prep

As golf fans we LOVE talking about the Masters. We LOVE talking about Augusta National. But guess what: Top pros do, too. We’ve noticed while filming episodes of Warming Up that everyone lights up when the Masters comes up.

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.

How to Film Your Golf Swing | Stuff Golfers Should Know

Looking to improve your swing on the range or capture a special moment on the course? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Erika Larkin shows you exactly what you need and where to set up.