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johnny miller hits putt at augusta national
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Johnny Miller shares his secrets for making more putts

Johnny Miller is best known for his elite ball striking, but his clever putting tip will have you dialed in on the greens.
Driving
golf ball teed up with driver behind it
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20 pro-approved power tips to hit the ball farther

In this edition of Timeless Tips, 20 former pros share their simplest tips for hitting the ball farther off the tee.
Approach Shots
ernie els swings during the 2024 dominion energy charity classic
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Ernie Els shares 5 secrets for elite ball striking

Ernie Els has one of the sweetest swings in golf. You can build your own swing in the image of the Big Easy by copying these five moves.
Short Game
seve ballesteros hits a pitch shot in front of a crowd of people
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Seve Ballesteros’ simple keys for hitting masterful pitch shots

Hitting solid pitch shots is easier than you think. All you need to do is listen to this advice from Seve Ballesteros.
Putting
ben crenshaw hits a lag putt during a practice round at the 2012 masters
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Ben Crenshaw: This is my secret for sinking long putts

When you face a putt outside of 50 feet, you’ll need to adjust your technique a bit to find success. Ben Crenshaw explains how.
Driving
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How high should you tee the ball up for maximum distance? We found out

What’s the proper tee height for maximum distance off the tee? Back in 2006, we ran an experiment to find out.
Driving
peter jacobsen swings during the 2004 sbc classic
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Tour winner shares great drill for learning correct weight shift

Maximizing power on your drives starts with proper weight shift. Peter Jacobsen shares a great drill to teach you how.
Short Game
golfer hits shot from hardpan
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Escape trouble on hardpan lies by employing this tactic

Finding a lie on hardpan is a tricky spot to be in, but you can escape with ease by following these tips from Top 100 Teacher Tina Tombs.
Short Game
To improve your wedges in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says you must follow these 10 simple things
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Stick your wedges by doing these 10 things, says top teacher

To improve your wedges in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says you must follow these 10 simple things.
Short Game
patrick reed hits from thick rough
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Escape the greenside rough with ease using this technique

Chipping from the rough around the greens can be tough, but this technique will make getting up and down much easier.
Bunker Shots
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg shares his tips when faced with a 100-yard bunker shot, which can be difficult when between clubs
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Stuck with a tricky 100-yard bunker shot? Use these easy adjustments

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg shares his tips for one of golf’s most daunting challenges: 100-yard bunker shots.
Driving
Build your confidence by hitting better tee shots and finding more fairways. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel tells you how
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10 things that’ll lead you to better tee shots, per top teacher

Build your confidence by hitting better tee shots and finding more fairways. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel tells you how.
Instruction
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher says too many amateurs use their trail arm wrong in the golf swing. Here's what to do instead
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Want better contact? Stop making this ‘huge mistake’

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher says too many amateurs use their trail arm wrong in the golf swing. Here’s what to do instead.
Short Game
a golf teacher chips over a golf bag
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Want to get really good at chipping? Try this drill

Use your golf bag and a 9-iron for this easy drill, which will have you hitting crisp chips and pitches in no time.
Balls
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9 golf balls used by the best pros in the world

Looking for a new golf ball? You’re sure to find the combination that fits among these top options used by the best players in the world.
Bunker Shots
bryce garnett hits shot from greenside bunker
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Try this technique to generate tons of spin on your bunker shots

Looking to generate tons of spin on your shots from the sand? Try this technique from short-game guru Parker McLachlin.
Short Game
nelly korda hits chip shot
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Use this fun chipping game to build confidence around the greens

Looking for a fun chipping game to add to your practice routine? Try this one from short-game guru Parker McLachlin.
Short Game
golfer hits shot from hardpan
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Escape trouble on hardpan lies by employing this tactic

Finding a lie on hardpan is a tricky spot to be in, but you can escape with ease by following these tips from Top 100 Teacher Tina Tombs.
Short Game
patrick reed hits from thick rough
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Escape the greenside rough with ease using this technique

Chipping from the rough around the greens can be tough, but this technique will make getting up and down much easier.
Short Game
a golf teacher chips over a golf bag
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Want to get really good at chipping? Try this drill

Use your golf bag and a 9-iron for this easy drill, which will have you hitting crisp chips and pitches in no time.
Instruction
Stop getting frustrated over inconsistent tee shots and apply these 10 tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel
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4 easy steps to master your pre-shot routine

Owning a pre-shot routine is the best way to guarantee success off the tee. Here’s what one Top 100 Teacher recommends.
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Driving
female golfer hits drive on golf course

How far golfers *really* hit their drives, according to data

In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at Arccos’ Driver Distance Report to see how far golfers hit their drivers.
Instruction
rory mcilroy hits a te shot during practice for the abu dhabi championship

How Rory McIlroy’s radical practice method can improve your ball striking

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we detail how Rory McIlroy’s unorthodox practice methods can benefit your swing.
Short Game
phil mickelson hits chip shot

Phil Mickelson has 1 secret move that will fix your chipping

In this edition of Play Smart, Phil Mickelson shares a simple tip to help you become more skilled around the greens.
Short Game
GOLF editor zephyr melton hits shot with a wedge

Attack tucked hole locations by shaping your pitch shots. Here’s how

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows us how to shape pitch shots to reach tucked hole locations.
Short Game
tiger woods hits chip shot at the 2024 genesis invitational

This clever Tiger Woods tactic will ensure you don’t chunk chips

In today’s edition of Play Smart, Tiger Woods breaks down how his “draw chip” can keep you from chunking shots around the green.
Instruction
nick faldo hits a tee shot on the 18th hole of the old course

Use this Nick Faldo drill to find the perfect backswing position

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we explain how to use Nick Faldo’s pre-set drill to find the perfect backswing position.
Putting
jonathan yarwood hits putt on green

Sink more putts by focusing on this during your stroke

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains how retinal focus can help you sink more putts.
Instruction
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke shares the story of high school golfer Maddox Nielsen, who shot a 59 and shaved 3 strokes off his handicap

How a high schooler shot 59(!) and shaved 3 strokes off his index

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke shares the story of high school golfer Maddox Nielsen, who shot a 59 and shaved 3 strokes off his handicap.
Driving
Every golfer seeks more clubhead speed, so top teacher Brendon Elliott shares three unique ways to do so with some easy at-home drills

3 unique ways to gain clubhead speed (all from the comfort of home!)

Every golfer wants more clubhead speed, so top teacher Brendon Elliott shares three unique ways to get it with some easy at-home drills.
Putting
2011 Korn Ferry Player of the Year and former PGA pro J.J. Killeen explains why using a putter from just off the green is a smart decision

Former Korn Ferry POY explains how to use the Texas wedge off the green

2011 Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year and former pro J.J. Killeen explains why using a putter from just off the green is a smart decision.
Short Game
Wondering how you can improve your short game shots? Top teacher Tom Stickney provides a shot guide that the pros have mastered

Pros master these 6 short-game shots. Here’s how you can too

Wondering how you can improve your short game? Top teacher Tom Stickney provides a shot guide that the pros have mastered.
Putting
Do you use a line on the golf ball for putting? GOLF Teacher to Watch Todd Casabella suggests ditching it for this

Ditch the line on your golf ball — use this little trick instead

Do you use a line on the golf ball for putting? GOLF Teacher to Watch Todd Casabella suggests ditching it for this method instead.
Instruction
Breaking 100 in golf is a great goal for beginners, and top teacher Ed Oldham shares how he helped a student achieve the accomplishment

This golfer wanted just to break 100. Instead, she shaved off nearly 20 strokes

Breaking 100 in golf is a great goal for beginners, and top teacher Ed Oldham shares how he helped a student achieve the accomplishment.
Short Game
GOLF Teacher to Watch Adam Smith shows how rethinking your 9-iron can lead to more successful up-and-downs in the short game

Use this nifty 9-iron shot to get up and down around greens

GOLF Teacher to Watch Adam Smith shows how rethinking your 9-iron can lead to more successful scrambling in your short game.
Instruction
Shane Lowry on Warming Up with Dylan Dethier.

Here’s why Shane Lowry says the range can be a ‘dangerous place’

On the latest episode of Warming Up with Dylan Dethier, Shane Lowry explains the different mindsets for the range and the golf course.
Instruction
2019 Open Championship winner Shane Lowry chats with pro golfer Rory McIlroy on the golf course

Shane Lowry’s advice for pro-am partners is good for every golfer

2019 Open Championship winner Shane Lowry shares a bit of entertaining pro-am advice for all amateur golfers.
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Shane Lowry

10 secrets Shane Lowry taught me in an hour on the driving range

Shane Lowry had swing thoughts, sure — but he also dished on pro-am partners, Diet Coke, his friendship with Rory McIlroy and more.
Instruction
bryson dechambeau hits his driver during LIV Nashville 2024

Bryson DeChambeau says this is the key to becoming an elite golfer

In the latest episode of Warming Up, two-time U.S. Open winner Bryson DeChambeau shared his secrets.
Instruction
Recent U.S. Open champ Bryson DeChambeau might seem calm most of the time, but he revealed what stresses him out most on the range

Bryson DeChambeau says 1 thing stresses him out on the practice range

Recent U.S. Open champ Bryson DeChambeau might seem calm most of the time, but he revealed what stresses him out most on the range.
Approach Shots
This year's U.S. Open champ, Bryson DeChambeau, explains why he'll often mishit shots on purpose in order to help himself improve

Why Bryson DeChambeau purposely mishits some shots

This year’s U.S. Open champ, Bryson DeChambeau, explains why he’ll often mishit shots on purpose in order to help himself improve.
Instruction
Bryson DeChambeau hitting driver on the latest episode of 'Warming Up'.

Bryson DeChambeau taught me 10 lessons in 31 minutes. Here they are

Bryson DeChambeau reveals why he never plays golf at home, practices with his eyes closed, hits bad shots on purpose and much more.

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Why this ladder putting drill will help you control your speed

Peter Kostis, longtime coach of many PGA Tour stars, reveals his game-improvement secrets regularly on “Kostis & McCord: Off Their Rockers.” Now he’s sharing a drill that will help you shave strokes on the green.

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Fully Equipped’s Kris McCormack and Wadeh Maroun discuss the best practices for a proper putter fitting.

How to hit a plugged bunker shot with Brittany Lang

Major champion Brittany Lang shows GOLF.com’s Zephyr Melton how to navigate a plugged lie in the sand on this edition of Pros Teaching Joes.

Former KFT Player of the Year explains why you should putt around the green

J.J. Killeen, Former KFT Player of the Year, explains why you should putt around the green and shows why it’s advantageous.

Driving
female golfer hits drive on golf course

How far golfers *really* hit their drives, according to data

In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at Arccos’ Driver Distance Report to see how far golfers hit their drivers.
Driving
Every golfer seeks more clubhead speed, so top teacher Brendon Elliott shares three unique ways to do so with some easy at-home drills

3 unique ways to gain clubhead speed (all from the comfort of home!)

Every golfer wants more clubhead speed, so top teacher Brendon Elliott shares three unique ways to get it with some easy at-home drills.
Driving
rory mcilroy hits driver during the 2024 alfred dunhill links

Rory McIlroy shares his secret for hitting bombs off the tee

Everyone wants to hit longer drives off the tee, and with this advice from Rory McIlroy, you can. Here’s how.
Driving
4-time Champions Tour winner Esteban Toledo gives an easy fix to improve your drives, leading to straighter and farther results

Pro says this fix can lead to straighter, longer drives

Four-time Champions Tour winner Esteban Toledo gives an easy fix to improve your drives, leading to straighter and farther results.
Driving
golf ball teed up with driver behind it
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20 pro-approved power tips to hit the ball farther

In this edition of Timeless Tips, 20 former pros share their simplest tips for hitting the ball farther off the tee.
Driving
Build your confidence by hitting better tee shots and finding more fairways. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel tells you how
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10 things that’ll lead you to better tee shots, per top teacher

Build your confidence by hitting better tee shots and finding more fairways. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel tells you how.
Driving
nick hardy hits a driver during the sentry tournament of champions

This power leak could be costing you tons of yards off the tee

If you feel like you’re not generating as much power as you should, it could be that you are “flushing” speed in the downswing.
Approach Shots
1-time PGA Tour winner Will Zalatoris shares how more amateurs can dial in their distances on approach shots from within 100 yards and in

How do pros tackle short wedge shots? Here’s Will Zalatoris’ method

PGA Tour winner Will Zalatoris shares how more amateurs can dial in their distances on approach shots from 100 yards and in.
Approach Shots
xander schauffele sets up his club behind a golve box on the ground

Xander Schauffele’s clever trick to square the clubface at all times

Xander Schauffele has a simple trick for double checking to make sure your clubface is always square at address.
Approach Shots
ernie els swings during the 2024 dominion energy charity classic
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Ernie Els shares 5 secrets for elite ball striking

Ernie Els has one of the sweetest swings in golf. You can build your own swing in the image of the Big Easy by copying these five moves.
Approach Shots

Immediately improve your ball striking with this timeless drill

Want to boost your contact and consistency? Use this simple drill from Rick Smith to practice getting in “Position A.”
Approach Shots
danny willet hits a shot during the 2024 dunhill links
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Use this trick to move your low point forward and crush your irons

If you want to hit the ball pure — and with tons of power — you need to generate ball-first contact. Here’s a trick to accomplish that.
Approach Shots
david woods demonstrates how to use arms in the swing
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How to hit crisp irons that start on line every time

Hitting irons that explode off the face right on line all starts with properly engaging your arms in the swing.
Approach Shots
Struggle with your footwork and shifting weight in the golf swing? Top teacher Jason Baile suggests using a water bottle. Here's why
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Use a water bottle to master your footwork for optimal weight shift. Here’s how

Struggling with your footwork and weight shift in the golf swing? Top teacher Jason Baile suggests using a water bottle. Here’s why.
Bunker Shots
bryce garnett hits shot from greenside bunker
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Try this technique to generate tons of spin on your bunker shots

Looking to generate tons of spin on your shots from the sand? Try this technique from short-game guru Parker McLachlin.
Bunker Shots
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg shares his tips when faced with a 100-yard bunker shot, which can be difficult when between clubs
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Stuck with a tricky 100-yard bunker shot? Use these easy adjustments

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg shares his tips for one of golf’s most daunting challenges: 100-yard bunker shots.
Bunker Shots
2-time major champ and current LIV golfer Martin Kaymer gives some tips for hitting a chunk and run shot from a bunker

2-time major champ shares tips for hitting a ‘chunk and run’ from a bunker

2-time major champ and current LIV golfer Martin Kaymer gives some tips for hitting a chunk and run shot from a bunker.
Bunker Shots
Deep bunker shots getting you down? Try these 10 tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel to see more success
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Struggling with deep bunker shots? Try these 10 tips, says top teacher

Deep bunker shots getting you down? Try these 10 tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel to see more success.
Bunker Shots
2005 U.S. Open champion Michael Campbell shares his most important setup tips for more success when hitting from greenside bunkers

A major champ’s 4 keys for the ideal setup in greenside bunkers

2005 U.S. Open champion Michael Campbell shares his most important setup tips for more success when hitting from greenside bunkers.
Bunker Shots

Every golfer should do this 1 thing in fairway bunkers, says top teacher

Shots from fairway bunkers are some of the trickiest in golf, but with this tip from Cameron McCormick, now they don’t have to be.
Bunker Shots
GOLF Top 100 Teacher James Sieckmann gives his tips for escaping tricky bunker shots from both firm sand and soft sand
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Firm sand vs. soft sand: How to stick bunker shots from both lies

Here’s GOLF Top 100 Teacher James Sieckmann’s advice for hitting bunker shots off of both firm and soft sand.
Putting
2011 Korn Ferry Player of the Year and former PGA pro J.J. Killeen explains why using a putter from just off the green is a smart decision

Former Korn Ferry POY explains how to use the Texas wedge off the green

2011 Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year and former pro J.J. Killeen explains why using a putter from just off the green is a smart decision.
Putting
johnny miller hits putt at augusta national
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Johnny Miller shares his secrets for making more putts

Johnny Miller is best known for his elite ball striking, but his clever putting tip will have you dialed in on the greens.
Putting
2-time major champion Bryson DeChambeau describes an easy drill to use your feet to develop better putting speed control

Bryson DeChambeau says this 1 trick will help all habitual 3-putters

2-time major champion Bryson DeChambeau describes an easy drill to use your feet to develop better putting speed control.
Putting
Do you use a line on the golf ball for putting? GOLF Teacher to Watch Todd Casabella suggests ditching it for this

Ditch the line on your golf ball — use this little trick instead

Do you use a line on the golf ball for putting? GOLF Teacher to Watch Todd Casabella suggests ditching it for this method instead.
Putting
scottie scheffler bends over putt at the presidents cup with adam scott in the background

1 easy pro putting fix that transformed my distance control

Earlier this summer, I suffered through a brief (and interminable) bout of dismal putting. This easy fix got me out of it.
Putting
Want to become a better putter? Start by understanding these differences between a good and bad one, per Sasho MacKenzie's research

3 key differences between good and bad putters, per research

Want to improve your putting? Start by understanding these differences between a good and bad putter, per Sasho MacKenzie’s research.
Putting
jonathan yarwood hits putt on green

Sink more putts by focusing on this during your stroke

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains how retinal focus can help you sink more putts.
Rules
Golfer places ball on tee preparing for a driver shot.

Rules Guy: When playing winter rules, can you tee up your ball on loose impediments?

When playing winter rules, is it permissible to place your ball on top of loose impediments? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
LPGA golfer Jennifer Kupcho tosses her ball to her caddie on the 2nd green on June 17, 2022 during the Meijer LPGA Classic For Simply Give at the Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Rules Guy: After marking a ball, can you have your caddie replace it?

If you mark your ball on the green, is it permissible for your caddie to replace it for you? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
US golfer Tony Finau marks his ball's location during his fourball match on the second day of the 42nd Ryder Cup at Le Golf National Course at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, south-west of Paris, on September 29, 2018.

Rules Guy: Are you allowed to touch your ball after picking up your mark?

After picking up your ball mark on the green, is it permissible to touch your ball without re-marking? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland after his ball is wedged against a rake on the 16th hole during day one of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Golf Championship at Mount Juliet Golf Club in Thomastown, Kilkenny.

Rules Guy: My ball is lodged against a bunker rake. What now?

What do you do if you find your ball wedged against a bunker rake, and moving the rake would move the ball? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Man beside hedge preparing to hit golf ball, head obscured

Rules Guy: An OB stake is hindering my swing. Can I move it without penalty?

If an OB stake is hindering your swing, is it permissible to move it without penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
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Golf’s ‘leaf rule’ is in full bloom, friends. Here’s what that means

Golf’s “leaf rule” is in full bloom as the year turns to fall. Here’s what that means, and here are a few other items to consider.
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Cameron Young of the United States plays a shot left handed from under a tree on the 6th during the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 21, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Rules Guy: If you’re a right-handed, is it legal to carry a left-handed club?

If you’re a right-handed player, is it legal to carry and use a left-handed club? Rules Guy has the answer.
Short Game
Wondering what it takes to hit a flop near the green? Take these tips from Rickie Fowler and add the tricky shot into

Rickie Fowler’s 1-minute flop shot lesson will sharpen your short game

Need help hitting a flop to a tucked pin? This advice from Rickie Fowler will bolster your short-game repertoire.
Short Game
phil mickelson hits chip shot

Phil Mickelson has 1 secret move that will fix your chipping

In this edition of Play Smart, Phil Mickelson shares a simple tip to help you become more skilled around the greens.
Short Game
Wondering how you can improve your short game shots? Top teacher Tom Stickney provides a shot guide that the pros have mastered

Pros master these 6 short-game shots. Here’s how you can too

Wondering how you can improve your short game? Top teacher Tom Stickney provides a shot guide that the pros have mastered.
Short Game
nelly korda hits chip shot
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Use this fun chipping game to build confidence around the greens

Looking for a fun chipping game to add to your practice routine? Try this one from short-game guru Parker McLachlin.
Short Game
golfer hits shot from hardpan
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Escape trouble on hardpan lies by employing this tactic

Finding a lie on hardpan is a tricky spot to be in, but you can escape with ease by following these tips from Top 100 Teacher Tina Tombs.
Short Game
To improve your wedges in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says you must follow these 10 simple things
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Stick your wedges by doing these 10 things, says top teacher

To improve your wedges in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says you must follow these 10 simple things.
Short Game
Pro golfer alex noren demonstrates his wedge drill

This easy drill ensures crisp contact (and lot of spin!) with your wedges

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