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geoff ogilvy swings during the 2024 australian pga championship
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Major winner explains how to easily shave 5 strokes off your handicap

You can easily shave five strokes per round off your scorecard if you do a few simple things, says former U.S. Open champ Geoff Ogilvy.
Driving
pro golfer jack nicklaus watches his ball after hitting a drive
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Jack Nicklaus’ swing key for belting long drives down the fairway

In this edition of Timeless Tips we dig into the archives for a tip from Jack Nicklaus on the key for belting long drives off the tee.
Putting
ben crenshaw hits putt at augusta national during the 2015 masters
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Ben Crenshaw: These are my 5 ‘musts’ for great putting

You can use any style you want with a putter in your hand, but you must follow these five rules, says Ben Crenshaw.
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.
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.
Instruction
Golfer hitting a pitch shot
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10 things to know to pitch with precision, according to Top 100 Teacher

If you want to become a great pitcher, all you need are a few keys. This is everything you need to know to execute these shots like a pro. 
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10 keys for getting the most out of your golf lessons

If you want to get the most out of your lessons with a swing coach, follow these 10 keys from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel.
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Frustrated golfer
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10 things that will help you bounce back from a bad round

Use these handy keys from a Top 100 Teacher the next time you find yourself struggling to recover during a bad round.
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GOLF Teacher to Watch Devan Bonebrake shares a simple tip to help improve your ball-striking by correcting your tempo and release
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Lacking consistent contact? This 1 adjustment could help fix that

GOLF Teacher to Watch Devan Bonebrake shares a simple tip to help improve your ball-striking by correcting your tempo and release.
Short Game
tiger woods practice chipping at the open championship
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A simple drill to get *really* good at chipping

Looking to sharpen up your short-game skills this offseason? Start with this simple chipping drill from Top 100 Teacher Jeff Warne.
Approach Shots
brech spradley demonstrates ball-striking drill
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This drill will teach you to hit your irons better than ever before

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brech Spradley has a simple drill that will teach you to pure your irons better than ever.
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says using these 10 tips can help improve your course management and lead to lower scores
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10 ways to master course management to help lower your scores

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says using these 10 tips can help improve your course management and lead to lower scores.
Short Game
justin thomas chips off the green
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Help! How do I fix the chipping yips?

It happens to the best of us, but the yips are curable. The best advice is ditch whatever you’re doing now and revisit your chip basics.
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Short Game
tiger woods practice chipping at the open championship
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A simple drill to get *really* good at chipping

Looking to sharpen up your short-game skills this offseason? Start with this simple chipping drill from Top 100 Teacher Jeff Warne.
Approach Shots
brech spradley demonstrates ball-striking drill
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This drill will teach you to hit your irons better than ever before

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brech Spradley has a simple drill that will teach you to pure your irons better than ever.
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max homa swings

6 steps to stripe it like 6-time Tour winner Max Homa

Max Homa has one of the purest swings in golf. Here are the six steps he uses to power his efficient and powerful move.
News
Darius Rucker on the golf course
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Darius Rucker is a certified golf nut. Just ask him

The Hootie & the Blowfish frontman has played something like 70 of our Top 100 Courses in the World. Seriously.
Travel
Golf course architect David McLay Kidd on his plane
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Bandon Dunes put David McLay Kidd on the map — he’s been flying high since

Golf course architects tend to get around. But few get around like David McLay Kidd, the rare designer who pilots his own plane.
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Putting
cameron smith reads a putt during the 2022 players championship

A clever trick to determine which way your putts break

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Andrew Rice shares a clever trick for reading greens.
Short Game
drew stoltz hits chip shots from long and short grass

Learn how to chip from different grass types by doing this

In today’s edition of Play Smart, elite mid-amateur Drew Stoltz explains how he prepares for chipping from different types of grasses.
Driving
justin thomas hits a driver

How to use the ground to create power, explained in 60 seconds

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Blackburn explains how the best players in the world use the ground to create power.
Driving
jonathan yarwood demonstrates drill

Increase your attack angle to hit longer drives. Here’s how

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains a great feel to increase your attack angle with the driver.
Instruction
golf ball on ground with piece of string running perpendicular to it

Fix your aim and alignment with this common household item

In today’s edition of Play Smart, elite mid-amateur golfer Jonathan Bale explains how to use a piece of string as a training aid.
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golfer sets up to ball with launch monitor next to them

These 3 launch monitor numbers can improve your swing

In this edition of Play Smart, Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains the simplest way you can use a launch monitor to improve your swing.
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player practices sequencing feel

An easy feel to improve sequencing and boost your power

In this edition of Play Smart, we explain an easy feel that will help you create the proper forces that create power.
Putting
What are the important keys for lag-putting from long distances? 6-time PGA Tour winner Viktor Hovland breaks down his approach

Viktor Hovland’s 1 simple tip for lag putting

What are the important keys for lag putting from long distances? Six-time PGA Tour winner Viktor Hovland breaks down his approach.
Fitness
A top amateur golfer, Jonathan Bale, describes the most-trusted warm up routine that he uses prior to teeing off for each round

This warm-up routine will get you golf-ready before the first tee

Top amateur golfer Jonathan Bale explains the trusted warm-up routine he uses before arriving on the first tee.
Driving
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood gives his best tips to help amateurs generate more power in order to bomb their drives

Powerboost your drives by doing this, says top teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood gives his best tips to help amateurs generate more power in order to bomb their drives.
Instruction
In this fun 2-ball challenge, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg fixes some common mistakes that many amateurs make on a par-3 holes

These simple adjustments helped me nearly ace a tricky par-3

In this fun two-ball challenge, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg fixes some common mistakes that many amateurs make on par-3 holes.
Short Game
There's a big debate over being steep vs. shallow in the short game. What's best for the average player? I tried to find out

As an average player, is steep or shallow better? I did a deep-dive to find out

There’s a big debate over being steep vs. shallow in the short game. What’s best for the average player? I tried to find out.
Driving
GOLF Teacher to Watch Matt Henderson shares his best tips to translate any speed-training gains from the driving range to the golf course

A go-to guide for translating speed-training gains to the golf course

GOLF Teacher to Watch Matt Henderson shares his best tips to translate any speed-training gains from the driving range to the golf course.
Instruction
A bad takeaway throws off the rest of your golf swing. But top teacher Jason Baile says a baseball glove can help you master it. Here's how

How a baseball and glove can help you master the perfect takeaway

A bad takeaway throws off the rest of your golf swing. But top teacher Jason Baile says a baseball glove can help you master it. Here’s how.
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.
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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.
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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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Here’s how different grass impacts a shot and how to maximize practice around the green

Prior to the 2024 Bridges Cup, competitor Drew Stoltz talks through what he looks for while he practices around the green. He discusses how long and short grass impacts a shot and why it’s important to practice from both areas.

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Here’s how different grass impacts a shot and how to maximize practice around the green

Prior to the 2024 Bridges Cup, competitor Drew Stoltz talks through what he looks for while he practices around the green. He discusses how long and short grass impacts a shot and why it’s important to practice from both areas.

Driving
justin thomas hits a driver

How to use the ground to create power, explained in 60 seconds

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Blackburn explains how the best players in the world use the ground to create power.
Driving
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood gives his best tips to help amateurs generate more power in order to bomb their drives

Powerboost your drives by doing this, says top teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood gives his best tips to help amateurs generate more power in order to bomb their drives.
Driving
jonathan yarwood demonstrates drill

Increase your attack angle to hit longer drives. Here’s how

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains a great feel to increase your attack angle with the driver.
Driving
GOLF Teacher to Watch Matt Henderson shares his best tips to translate any speed-training gains from the driving range to the golf course

A go-to guide for translating speed-training gains to the golf course

GOLF Teacher to Watch Matt Henderson shares his best tips to translate any speed-training gains from the driving range to the golf course.
Driving
pro golfer jack nicklaus watches his ball after hitting a drive
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Jack Nicklaus’ swing key for belting long drives down the fairway

In this edition of Timeless Tips we dig into the archives for a tip from Jack Nicklaus on the key for belting long drives off the tee.
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.
Approach Shots
Putting backspin on the golf ball is a fun skill, but it's tough. So PGA pro Will Zalatoris gives his tips on executing it to perfection

Will Zalatoris has 2 keys for generating backspin

Putting backspin on the golf ball is a fun skill, but it’s tough. So PGA pro Will Zalatoris gives his tips on executing it to perfection.
Approach Shots
brech spradley demonstrates ball-striking drill
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This drill will teach you to hit your irons better than ever before

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brech Spradley has a simple drill that will teach you to pure your irons better than ever.
Approach Shots
Struggling with downhill lies? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Shawn Callahan shares his tips to master them and avoid blow up holes during a round

Don’t let tricky downhill lies ruin a hole, do this instead

Struggling with downhill lies? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Shawn Callahan shares his tips to master them and avoid blow up holes during a round.
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.”
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
Scottie Scheffler Claw Putting Grip

Scottie Scheffler tests out claw grip, expert explains the benefits

Scottie Scheffler tested out a claw putting grip at the Hero World Challenge. Here’s how making the switch could help your game.
Putting
cameron smith reads a putt during the 2022 players championship

A clever trick to determine which way your putts break

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Andrew Rice shares a clever trick for reading greens.
Putting
What are the important keys for lag-putting from long distances? 6-time PGA Tour winner Viktor Hovland breaks down his approach

Viktor Hovland’s 1 simple tip for lag putting

What are the important keys for lag putting from long distances? Six-time PGA Tour winner Viktor Hovland breaks down his approach.
Putting
ben crenshaw hits putt at augusta national during the 2015 masters
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Ben Crenshaw: These are my 5 ‘musts’ for great putting

You can use any style you want with a putter in your hand, but you must follow these five rules, says Ben Crenshaw.
Putting
In order to dial in your putting and start lowering your scores, follow this practice plan from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel
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Try this 5-step plan to become a better putter

In order to dial in your putting and start lowering your scores, follow this practice plan from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel.
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.
Rules
Golf ball resting against pin and about to drop into hole

Rules Guy: How much of the ball needs to be in the cup to be considered holed?

If your ball is in the hole, but not resting at the bottom of the cup, is it still considered holed? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
OB stake

Rules Guy: Can you play a ball that goes OB, but is in-bounds on another hole?

What do you do if you hit your ball OB off the tee, but discover the ball in-bounds on a different hole? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Golf ball in the sand trap. No people.

Rules Guy: Can you use a tee to test bunker depth before hitting?

Is it permissible to use a tee to probe the depth of a bunker before making a swing? Rules Guy has the answer.
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.
Short Game
drew stoltz hits chip shots from long and short grass

Learn how to chip from different grass types by doing this

In today’s edition of Play Smart, elite mid-amateur Drew Stoltz explains how he prepares for chipping from different types of grasses.
Short Game
justin thomas chips off the green
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Help! How do I fix the chipping yips?

It happens to the best of us, but the yips are curable. The best advice is ditch whatever you’re doing now and revisit your chip basics.
Short Game
There's a big debate over being steep vs. shallow in the short game. What's best for the average player? I tried to find out

As an average player, is steep or shallow better? I did a deep-dive to find out

There’s a big debate over being steep vs. shallow in the short game. What’s best for the average player? I tried to find out.
Short Game
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger explains why cross-handed chipping can be a better way to control your wedges in the short game

Is cross-handed chipping for you? Here’s why it could improve your wedge control

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger explains why cross-handed chipping can be a better way to control your wedges in the short game.
Short Game
tiger woods practice chipping at the open championship
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A simple drill to get *really* good at chipping

Looking to sharpen up your short-game skills this offseason? Start with this simple chipping drill from Top 100 Teacher Jeff Warne.
Short Game
Chunking wedges is a common issue for amateurs, so GOLF Top 100 Teacher Doug Spencer says this go-to guide can help eliminate the problem

Can’t stop chunking it around elevated greens? Use this go-to guide

Chunking wedges is a common issue for amateurs, so GOLF Top 100 Teacher Doug Spencer says this go-to guide can help eliminate the problem.
Short Game
When you need a refresher in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Cameron McCormick offers up these easy cheat codes

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