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pro golfer adam scott hits driver during the 2024 fedex cup playoffs
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Adam Scott’s 5 keys for generating easy power

Create a powerful turn and you’ll blast it past your friends without looking like you’re even trying. Here’s how.
Driving
greg norman hits driver
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Greg Norman’s 3 setup adjustments to add 15 yards to your drives

Back in 1990, Greg Norman shared three easy setup tips that can add 15 yards to your drives. Read up on them here.
Driving
vijay singh hits a driver
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Vijay Singh’s 3 keys for creating easy power with the driver

In this edition of Timeless Tips we look back on Vijay Singh’s breakdown on creating easy power off the tee.
Driving
Pro golfer ben crenshaw hits a driver
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Ben Crenshaw shares his simple keys for hitting more fairways

Ben Crenshaw struggled with hitting fairways when he first got on Tour, then he employed these simple tips.
Instruction
jon rahm takes a divot from the fairway
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What you can learn about your swing by looking at your divot

In this edition of Timeless Tips we pulled an article from the 1970s about what you can learn from your divots.
Instruction
jack nicklaus swings during the masters tournament
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Jack Nicklaus had a ‘mystery’ power move. Here’s how it worked

Jack Nicklaus’ swing didn’t look the most conventional, but it always worked. Here’s the move that powered it.
Approach Shots
seve ballesteros swings during the open championship
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Stuck in the rough? Follow Seve Ballesteros’ tips to safely escape

If you find yourself off the fairway in the long stuff, heed this advice from Seve Ballesteros on how to escape three types of rough lies.
Instruction
jim murphy hits off hardpan lie
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Hitting from the hardpan isn’t impossible. Here’s the secret

Finding a difficult lie on the hardpan doesn’t have to spell doom. You just have to know the correct technique.
Driving
tommy fleetwood tees up ball during the olympics
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You can use a line on your ball to fix your slice. Here’s how

The line you draw on your golf ball to help you align putts can also help you nix a nagging slice off the tee.
Putting
Rio Takeda putts during the 2024 sony JLPGA championship
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10 important keys for mastering lag putting

Lag putting is a hugely important — and often over-looked — skill. Here are 10 keys for mastering the art of putting from distance.
Instruction
rory mcilroy hits shot with prosendr
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How 2 top teachers founded one of golf’s hottest training-aid companies

Since Sean Foley and David Woods invented the ProSENDR in 2023, the product has become one of the most popular training aids in golf.
Approach Shots
tommy fleetwood hits an iron
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The secret to going flag-hunting with a knockdown iron swing

Being able to hit many different shots with the same club is the hallmark of a good player. Here’s how to take a little something off your irons.
Instruction
lpga golfer celine boutier hits a hybrid during the second round of the fm championship at tpc boston
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10 ways to make a hybrid a weapon in your golf bag

Hybrids can be weapons in your bag — if you know how to hit them, that is. Here are 10 keys for hitting solid shots with your hybrids.
Instruction
GOLF Teacher to Watch Todd Casabella says to use these four factors to determine whether you're playing from the proper tee box
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4 ways to tell if you’re playing from the wrong tee box

GOLF Teacher to Watch Todd Casabella says to use these four factors to determine whether you’re playing from the proper tee box.
Features
Charley Hull is set to compete in her seventh Solheim Cup.

Hostile Solheim Cup crowds? Charley Hull says bring ’em on

Charley Hull opens up on her Solheim Cup dreams, why she was “gutted” the first time she made the team, why she’s off social media and more.
Features
Charley Hull and Nelly Korda at the Solheim Cup

Solheim Cup 2024: How do the stats for each team stack up?

In preparation for the 2024 Solheim Cup, we paired bits with bobs as the best women pros from the States try (again) to retake the Cup.
Rules
Cropped photo of the legs of a golfer hitting a ball to placed on the hole

Rules Guy: Am I allowed to lean my wedge against the pin while putting?

Is it permissible to lean one of your other clubs against the flagstick while putting? Rules Guy has the answer.
Bunker Shots
parker mclachlin hits shot from bunker
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This is the secret for handling tricky lies in the bunker

Escaping the bunker when you’ve got a bad lie can feel impossible, but this secret from the Short Game Chef can make it a bit easier.
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This spicy, heavenly vat of cheesy goodness is destined to be the MVP of your next tailgate

This heavenly vat of cheesy goodness is destined to be the MVP of your next tailgate

Doling out a generous serving of Chance Cozby’s delectable smoked queso dip at your next game-day gathering is a slam-dunk strategy.
Short Game
rory mcilroy grips the club during the 2023 dubai desert classic

How tight should you grip the club on wedge shots? Expert explains

What’s the correct grip pressure when hitting a wedge shot? Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, explains.
Instruction
jim murphy hits off hardpan lie
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Hitting from the hardpan isn’t impossible. Here’s the secret

Finding a difficult lie on the hardpan doesn’t have to spell doom. You just have to know the correct technique.
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Driving
aerial view of the first tee at the 2021 solheim cup at inverness club in toledo, ohio

Even pros get first-tee nerves. Here are 2 strategies they use to conquer them

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we hear from a few Solheim Cup competitors on how they tackle first-tee jitters.
Bunker Shots
scottie scheffler hits a bunker shot during the 2024 tour championship at eastlake golf club

Scottie Scheffler has a tip that makes long bunker shots easy

In this edition of Play Smart, we hear from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler on a tip that will make long bunker shots easy.
Putting
person stands on green rolling tennis ball with putter while another person stands behind

Want to hole more putts? Try using this unconventional training aid

In today’s edition of Play Smart we teach you how to hole more putts by using a a tennis ball as a training aid.
Driving
kyle berkshire hits a driver during the 2023 world long drive championship

Long-drive champ: 1 simple setup tip for increasing your driving distance

In today’s edition of Play Smart, World Long Drive champ Kyle Berkshire explains an easy way to increase your driving distance.
Instruction
golf instructor uses tee to point to different locations on driver face

How impact location affects spin rate, explained in 1 minute

In today’s edition of Play Smart GOLF Top 100 Teacher Andrew Rice demonstrates how different strike locations on the face affect your spin.
Instruction
phone camera films woman hitting golf balls on the range

How to properly film your golf swing, according to a top teacher

The camera on your phone can be a great tool for improving your swing, but you have to film from the correct angles.
Short Game
carly schneider explains low point to zephyr melton

This cheat code will rid your short game of chunks and thins

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Carly Schneider explains the easiest method for controlling the low point of your swing.
Instruction
According to a top teacher, many amateurs have their feet position in the golf swing all wrong. Here's what you should be doing instead

3 ways you’re using your feet wrong (and what to do instead)

According to a top teacher, many amateurs have their feet position in the golf swing all wrong. Here’s what you should do instead.
Short Game
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum gives a quick and easy lob wedge lesson, so you can finally master the tricky club

Conquer your lob wedge disasters by following this simple lesson

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum gives a quick and easy lob wedge lesson, so you can finally master the tricky club.
Instruction
Golf pro takes club back before hitting shot at tournament

6 shots you (probably) never practice but should add to your routine

GOLF Top 100 Alumni Teacher Tom Stickney shares the six shots that most amateurs never include in their golf practice, but should.
Approach Shots
Playing from uneven lies in golf can be tough for many players, but GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Hackett demonstrates how to master them

Uneven lies can wreck a round. Here’s how to master them

Playing from uneven lies is challenging for many players, but GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Hackett demonstrates how to master them.
Driving
GOLF Top 100 Teacher E.A. Tischler says these TK things are a natural way to see more power and increased distance off the tee

3 ways to add more natural power to your golf swing

GOLF Top 100 Teacher E.A. Tischler explains 3 natural ways to add more power and increased distance off the tee.
Instruction
A shorter par-3 hole might seem easier, but many mid-handicappers struggle. GOLF Teacher to Watch Derek Swoboda has a trick that may help

Par-3s crushing your scores? Reconsider your tee height, says top teacher

A shorter par-3 hole might seem easier, but many mid-handicappers struggle. GOLF Teacher to Watch Derek Swoboda has a trick that may help.
Instruction
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brech Spradley shares a unique divot drill that helps players feel the good and bad in their golf swing

Try this around-the-world divot drill for instant ball-striking feedback

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brech Spradley shares a unique divot drill that helps players feel the good and bad in their golf swing.
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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Warming Up with Shane Lowry

Dive into this episode of ‘Warming Up’ for a conversation that’s one part golf, two parts life as Lowry goes deep on his surprising origin story, which weeks he loves most, his PGA Tour friendships, advice he offers amateurs, how he ‘hits the shots he sees’ and much more.

How a tennis ball can be an excellent putting training aid

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Hallett shows Zephyr Melton how to use a tennis ball as a putting training aid.

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On this week’s Fully Equipped InsideGOLF exclusive, Jonathan and Kris debate the influence content creators are having on the gear industry.

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.

How a tennis ball can be an excellent putting training aid

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Hallett shows Zephyr Melton how to use a tennis ball as a putting training aid.

Driving
aerial view of the first tee at the 2021 solheim cup at inverness club in toledo, ohio

Even pros get first-tee nerves. Here are 2 strategies they use to conquer them

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we hear from a few Solheim Cup competitors on how they tackle first-tee jitters.
Driving
Lexi Thompson shared her driver setup keys

Lexi Thompson shares her 4 driving keys

At GOLF’s cover shoot with 7-time U.S. Solheim Cup team member Lexi Thompson, she shared her personal keys for approaching every tee shot.
Driving
pro golfer adam scott hits driver during the 2024 fedex cup playoffs
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Adam Scott’s 5 keys for generating easy power

Create a powerful turn and you’ll blast it past your friends without looking like you’re even trying. Here’s how.
Driving
tommy fleetwood tees up ball during the olympics
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You can use a line on your ball to fix your slice. Here’s how

The line you draw on your golf ball to help you align putts can also help you nix a nagging slice off the tee.
Driving
kyle berkshire hits a driver during the 2023 world long drive championship

Long-drive champ: 1 simple setup tip for increasing your driving distance

In today’s edition of Play Smart, World Long Drive champ Kyle Berkshire explains an easy way to increase your driving distance.
Driving
greg norman hits driver
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Greg Norman’s 3 setup adjustments to add 15 yards to your drives

Back in 1990, Greg Norman shared three easy setup tips that can add 15 yards to your drives. Read up on them here.
Driving
pro golfer justin thomas swings during the 2024 pnc championship

How to effectively use the ground to create power in your swing

Pushing off the ground is a great way to create power in your golf swing. Here’s how you can do it effectively.
Approach Shots
tommy fleetwood hits an iron
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The secret to going flag-hunting with a knockdown iron swing

Being able to hit many different shots with the same club is the hallmark of a good player. Here’s how to take a little something off your irons.
Approach Shots
Playing from uneven lies in golf can be tough for many players, but GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Hackett demonstrates how to master them

Uneven lies can wreck a round. Here’s how to master them

Playing from uneven lies is challenging for many players, but GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Hackett demonstrates how to master them.
Approach Shots
2-time Masters champion and LIV golfer Bubba Watson shares his expert tips for hitting an impressive recovery shot to avoid disaster holes

Bubba Watson’s 5 keys for hitting the ideal recovery shot

Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson shares his expert tips for hitting an impressive recovery shot to avoid disaster holes.
Approach Shots
When you're struggling with ball-striking, this simple drill can help - and all you need is a golf towel to try it, says Peter Kostis

Looking for a better ball-striking drill? A towel is all you need

When you’re struggling with ballstriking, this simple drill can help. All you need is a golf towel to try it, says Peter Kostis.
Approach Shots
rory mcilroy hits a shot during the 2024 open championship

Rory McIlroy’s favorite drill can help you get the club into prime position

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we look at one of Rory McIlroy’s favorite drills and explain how it can help your game.
Approach Shots
Struggling with your ball-striking ability and making solid contact? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Bender has a great drill to use
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This easy impact drill will help you groove solid shots

Struggling with your ball-striking ability and making solid contact? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Bender has a great drill to use.
Approach Shots
golf writer zephyr melton uses a rangefinder while christy longfield looks on

Struggling on par-3s? Try this strategy

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield explains how you can improve your par-3 scoring.
Bunker Shots
scottie scheffler hits a bunker shot during the 2024 tour championship at eastlake golf club

Scottie Scheffler has a tip that makes long bunker shots easy

In this edition of Play Smart, we hear from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler on a tip that will make long bunker shots easy.
Bunker Shots
parker mclachlin hits shot from bunker
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This is the secret for handling tricky lies in the bunker

Escaping the bunker when you’ve got a bad lie can feel impossible, but this secret from the Short Game Chef can make it a bit easier.
Bunker Shots
scottie scheffler hits a high bunker shot during the 2024 masters

The easy way to hit high bunker shots (with spin!)

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains how to easily hit high bunker shots with spin.
Bunker Shots
shoes in sand next to ball buried in fried-egg lie

Use the ‘ice-cream scoop’ technique to conquer fried-egg lies. Here’s how

In today’s edition of Play Smart we hear from GOLF Teacher to Watch Derek Swoboda on how to escape a fried-egg lie.
Bunker Shots
kevin sprecher demonstrates how to escape fairway bunker with hybrid
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This is the key for escaping a fairway bunker with a hybrid

If you need to escape a fairway bunker with a hybrid, the most important thing is keeping your nose above the ball.
Bunker Shots
freid-egg lie in a bunker
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Don’t fret when you have a fried-egg lie. Do this instead

Fried-egg lies are some of the worst situations you can find yourself in. But instead of sulking about them, employ this technique.
Bunker Shots
Pro golfer hits out of pot bunker at Royal Troon during Open Championship

3 tips for escaping crazy pot bunkers like at the Open Championship

Golf instructor Bill Schmedes shares 3 simple tips to use when tasked with escaping wild pot bunkers like at the Open Championship.
Putting
golfer lining up a putt

Why this green-reading lingo has ignited debate, confusion among golfers

An illustration posted to Reddit has sparked a lively debate about green-reading terminology. We asked experts to weigh in.
Putting
Rio Takeda putts during the 2024 sony JLPGA championship
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10 important keys for mastering lag putting

Lag putting is a hugely important — and often over-looked — skill. Here are 10 keys for mastering the art of putting from distance.
Putting
person stands on green rolling tennis ball with putter while another person stands behind

Want to hole more putts? Try using this unconventional training aid

In today’s edition of Play Smart we teach you how to hole more putts by using a a tennis ball as a training aid.
Putting
pro golfer luke donald rolls a putt during the 2016 french open

Former world No. 1 has a drill that will make you a dead-eye putter

Luke Donald relied on an excellent short game to become one of the best players in the game. Here’s a drill he used to dial in his putting.
Putting
Golfer kneels on golf green to read putt
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10 ways to master aim and accuracy, per a top teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares 10 simple ways to instantly improve your aim and accuracy on your golf shots.
Putting
GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo works with instructor Jackson Koert on a difficult drill that helps identify proper putting aim

I struggled with putting alignment. This drill changed that

GOLF instruction editor Nick Dimengo works with Jackson Koert on a drill that helps identify proper putting aim.
Putting
Rory McIlroy's putting coach, 8-time PGA winner Brad Faxon, shares a simple trick to help dial in your green-reading ability

Brad Faxon says use this trick to improve your green-reading

Putting guru Brad Faxon shares a simple trick to help dial-in your green-reading ability and make more putts.
Rules
Cropped photo of the legs of a golfer hitting a ball to placed on the hole

Rules Guy: Am I allowed to lean my wedge against the pin while putting?

Is it permissible to lean one of your other clubs against the flagstick while putting? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Male golfer lining up putt on golf course - stock photo

Rules Guy: My playing partner hung his jacket on the flagstick while he putted. Is that legal?

Is it permissible to hang your jacket on the flagstick while you putt, or is that a penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Chris Kirk of the United States and his caddie, Michael Cromie, prepare for a shot on the second tee during the third round of the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club

This Tour winner wants to keep two handicaps. Do the rules allow it?

Chris Kirk is a world-class right-handed golfer and also an excellent left-handed one, which has raised an interesting rules question.
Rules
Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC putts on hole 5 during day 1 at JCB Golf & Country Club on July 26, 2024 in Uttoxeter, England.

Rules Guy: How is the lie angle on Bryson DeChambeau’s putter legal?

Does Bryson DeChambeau’s putter’s lie angle toe the line of what’s legal, according to the Rules of Golf? How so? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
A senior male caucasian golfer driving off a tee box on a beautiful golf course in fall. Muskoka region, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. One golfer is on the tee and demonstrating good form, balance, and skill. Model is unrecognizable and in back view. He is in classic finish position. Beautiful golf hole.

Rules Guy: If I play from the wrong tees, can I correct the mistake without penalty?

If you play the wrong tees but correct the mistake, can you avoid taking a penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Golfer in backswing with driver.

Rules Guy: Is it a penalty to hit a ball that falls off the tee during your backswing?

What do you do if your ball falls off the tee in your backswing and you hit it anyway? Is that a penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Golfers walking

Rules Guy: Can you take advice from a caddie who’s also your playing partner?

If you take advice from a caddie who also happens to be your playing partner, do you have to take a penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.
Short Game
rory mcilroy grips the club during the 2023 dubai desert classic

How tight should you grip the club on wedge shots? Expert explains

What’s the correct grip pressure when hitting a wedge shot? Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, explains.
Short Game
nelly korda hits a chip shot during the 2024 kpmg women's pga
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Copy these 4 moves from Nelly Korda to chip it close every time

Nelly Korda has one of the prettiest swings in golf, but her short game is world-class, too. Copy these moves of hers to refine your chipping.
Short Game
grass background in which there are several golf clubs on the green with golf balls at the ends with space for copying on the upper part

This fun drill will help you get more creative around the green

If you find yourself using the same club and technique for every shot around the green, use this drill to generate more creative thinking.
Short Game
Adding pressure to your practice will improve your on-course performance, and GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trillium Rose has a simple drill to help.

Want to improve your game around the greens? Start practicing under pressure

Adding pressure to your practice will improve your on-course performance, and GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trillium Rose has a simple drill to help.
Short Game
carly schneider explains low point to zephyr melton

This cheat code will rid your short game of chunks and thins

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Carly Schneider explains the easiest method for controlling the low point of your swing.
Short Game
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum gives a quick and easy lob wedge lesson, so you can finally master the tricky club

Conquer your lob wedge disasters by following this simple lesson

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum gives a quick and easy lob wedge lesson, so you can finally master the tricky club.
Short Game
To improve your chipping around the green and to stick it close to the pin, use these 10 tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel
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10 things you *must* do to leave your chips near the pin

To improve your chipping around the green and to stick it close to the pin, use these 10 tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel.

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