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10 ways to make great contact and get the ball into the air

When you’re learning to play golf, top teacher Kellie Stenzel says these 10 tips will help you make good contact and get the ball in the air. By: Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 Teacher , Nick Dimengo

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Akshay Bhatia shows how to master a low, spinny pitch shot

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Golf Hall of Famer fred couples swings during the 2011 northern trust open

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Seve Ballesteros’ simple keys for hitting masterful pitch shots

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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. By: Zephyr Melton
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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. By: Zephyr Melton
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. By: Zephyr Melton
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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. By: Zephyr Melton
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hideki matsuyama hits tee shot during the 2024 bmw championship
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7 simple golf-swing adjustments to hit the ball longer off the tee

Everyone wants to add distance to their tee shots. Here are seven easy changes you can make to hit the ball longer. By: Zephyr Melton
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. By: Zephyr Melton
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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. By: Zephyr Melton
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Cameron McCormick demonstrates putting drill

Improve your speed on sloping putts with this top teacher’s drill

Speed control is a skill you can train just like everything else in golf, and this two-tee drill from Cameron McCormick can help. By: Maddi MacClurg
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A golfer finishes a swing
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10 ways to make great contact and get the ball into the air

When you’re learning to play golf, top teacher Kellie Stenzel says these 10 tips will help you make good contact and get the ball in the air. By: Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 Teacher , Nick Dimengo
Instruction
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Use this ‘chair drill’ to cure the early extension in your swing

Learn to use your lower body properly and generate more power in your golf swing with this top teacher’s simple drill. By: Maddi MacClurg
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It's tough to decide whether to go for it vs. laying up. Use these stats from GOLF Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Teacher Michael Breed to help

Go for it or lay up? Here’s how to simplify your decision

It’s sometimes tough to decide whether you should go for the green or lay up. But these handy stats from Michael Breed might help. By: Nick Dimengo
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How do high-handicap golfers get better? Master this shot

If you are a high-handicapper and looking to improve your game, one GOLF Top 100 Teacher says this is the shot (and distance) to focus on. By: Josh Berhow
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A simple trick to make lag putting a breeze

If you struggle with speed when lag putting, try this simple trick from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel. By: Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 Teacher
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Sink more short putts with this simple tip

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trillium Rose has a simple tip that can help you ensure that no shots will be wasted on short putts. By: Jessica Marksbury
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A wrist stretch to add some much-needed extra yardage to your drives

A little extra flexibility will go a long way toward hitting longer drives. Here’s a good stretch to loosen up your wrists. By: Scott Munroe, Top 100 Teacher
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danny willet hits a shot during the 2024 dunhill links

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. By: Brady Riggs, Top 100 Teacher
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If you’re a baseball fan, you NEED these headcovers

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Do clothes make the player? The golf-obsessed country of South Korea seems to think so, and has backed up the belief with their wallets. By: Evelyn Suh, editor at GOLF Korea
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The best South Korean tracks are typically outside of Seoul, where they capitalize on the country’s uncommon beauty and natural features. By: Ran Morrissett
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8 ways South Korean golf course etiquette differs from the U.S.

In the golf-obsessed nation of South Korea, golf etiquette is unlike what you’ll experience in the U.S. Here are eight major differences. By: Josh Sens
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg with some of his South Korean mentees.

In South Korea, getting better at golf is a lifestyle commitment for the whole family

Pressure to reach the game’s upper echelons is so full-on for young South Koreans that “Drills, baby, drills!” doesn’t capture the half of it. By: Nick Dimengo
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Fred Couples explains his key for generating effortless power

In today’s edition of Play Smart we hear from 15-time PGA Tour winner Fred Couples as he details the keys for his smooth swing. By: Zephyr Melton
Fitness
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How to stay fit as you age, according to Bernhard Langer

In today’s edition of Play Smart, two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer shares his secrets for staying fit as you age. By: Zephyr Melton
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jonathan yarwood shows zephyr melton how to sequence his swing

Train yourself to gain speed (and hit more solid shots!) by doing this

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains how to use alignment sticks to help you hit the ball better. By: Zephyr Melton
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Xander Schauffele uses this unconventional technique to promote solid contact

In today’s edition of Play Smart, Xander Schauffele explains how grunting at impact promotes solid contact in his swing. By: Zephyr Melton
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This key move is in all good golf swings. Here’s how it works

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood demonstrates the key move that’s in all good golf swings. By: Zephyr Melton
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Why is spin important in golf? Experts explain

In this edition of Play Smart experts from Titleist explain the reason for spin and why it’s so important for your game. By: Zephyr Melton
Short Game
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This intense chipping drill will improve your form under pressure

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield shows us a high intensity practice chipping game. By: Zephyr Melton
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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. By: Nick Dimengo
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GOLF Teacher to Watch Kelvin Kelley says more golfers can improve their contact by improving their eye-line. Here's how to do that

Control your eye-line for a better turn and improved contact. Here’s how

GOLF Teacher to Watch Kelvin Kelley says more golfers can improve their contact by improving their eye-line. Here’s how. By: Kelvin Kelley, GOLF Teacher to Watch , Nick Dimengo
Putting
LIV golfer and one-time major champ Cameron Smith reveals the secrets to his pre-round putting routine, which helps dial in his stroke

Cameron Smith’s pre-round putting routine will have you make more putts in no time

LIV golfer and major champ Cameron Smith reveals the secrets to his pre-round putting routine, which helps dial in his stroke. By: Nick Dimengo
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When your ball striking just isn't up to snuff during a round, top teacher Trillium Rose says try this quick-fix for instant improvement

Bad ball-striking round? Try this quick-fix for instant improvement

When your ball-striking just isn’t up to snuff, instructor Trillium Rose says this quick-fix can save your round. By: Nick Dimengo
Putting
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan says using this simple calibration drill will dial in your stroke and pace on 3-foot putts

Become automatic from 3 feet with this calibration putting drill

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan says using this simple calibration drill will dial in your stroke and pace on 3-foot putts. By: Jamie Mulligan , Nick Dimengo
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Staring down a tight par-4? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Todd Sones suggests ditching the 3-wood in favor of a knockdown driver shot

Have a tight par-4? Add versatility off the tee with a knockdown driver shot

Staring down a tight par-4? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Todd Sones suggests ditching the 3-wood in favor of a knockdown driver shot. By: Todd Sones, Top 100 Teacher , Nick Dimengo
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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. By: Jack Hirsh
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2019 Open Championship winner Shane Lowry chats with pro golfer Rory McIlroy on the golf course

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2019 Open Championship winner Shane Lowry shares a bit of entertaining pro-am advice for all amateur golfers. By: Nick Dimengo
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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. By: Zephyr Melton
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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. By: Nick Dimengo
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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. By: Nick Dimengo
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Bryson DeChambeau taught me 10 lessons in 31 minutes. Here they are

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What’s the proper tee height for maximum distance off the tee? Back in 2006, we ran an experiment to find out. By: Zephyr Melton
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Carbone says using an ordinary car sponge can help generate more power in the golf swing for added distance
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Squeeze out more power with this simple sponge drill

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Carbone says using an ordinary car sponge can help generate more power in the golf swing for added distance. By: Jason Carbone, Top 100 Teacher , Nick Dimengo
Driving
Many amateurs struggle with maximizing their driver distance, but GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Durland gives his tips to fix

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Many amateurs struggle with maximizing their driver distance, but GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Durland gives his tips to fix. By: Mark Durland, Top 100 Teacher , Nick Dimengo
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Scott Munroe shares a few tips to help you hit a fairway finder shot, bringing more success off the tee

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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Scott Munroe shares a few tips to help you hit a fairway finder shot, bringing more success off the tee. By: Nick Dimengo
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Immediately improve your ball striking with this timeless drill

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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. By: David Woods, Top 100 Teacher
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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. By: Nick Dimengo
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Lee Trevino says this is the biggest key for hitting solid iron shots

In today’s edition of Play Smart we turn to Lee Trevino as he shares the biggest key for hitting solid shots with your irons. By: Zephyr Melton
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PGA player Tony Finau shares his tips for hitting incredible approach shots, focusing on varying distances and different club choices

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PGA Tour player Tony Finau shares his tips for hitting incredible approach shots, focusing on varying distances and different club choices. By: Nick Dimengo
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Sergio Garcia’s simple advice for fixing an over-the-top swing

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we hear from major champ Sergio Garcia on an easy feel to fix an over-the-top swing. By: Zephyr Melton
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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. By: Nick Dimengo
Bunker Shots

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

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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. By: Nick Dimengo
Bunker Shots
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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. By: Zephyr Melton
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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. By: Parker McLachlin, GOLF Teacher to Watch
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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. By: Zephyr Melton
Bunker Shots
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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. By: Zephyr Melton
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Putting
LIV golfer and one-time major champ Cameron Smith reveals the secrets to his pre-round putting routine, which helps dial in his stroke

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LIV golfer and major champ Cameron Smith reveals the secrets to his pre-round putting routine, which helps dial in his stroke. By: Nick Dimengo
Putting
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan says using this simple calibration drill will dial in your stroke and pace on 3-foot putts

Become automatic from 3 feet with this calibration putting drill

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan says using this simple calibration drill will dial in your stroke and pace on 3-foot putts. By: Jamie Mulligan , Nick Dimengo
Putting
ben crenshaw hits a lag putt during a practice round at the 2012 masters
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Sink more short putts with this simple tip

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trillium Rose has a simple tip that can help you ensure that no shots will be wasted on short putts. By: Jessica Marksbury
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Putting guru says you should read putts from this angle

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we hear from putting coach Ralph Bauer as he explains the best angle to read putts. By: Zephyr Melton
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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. By: Rules Guy
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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. By: Rules Guy
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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. By: Nick Piastowski
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If you’re a right-handed player, is it legal to carry and use a left-handed club? Rules Guy has the answer. By: Rules Guy
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olfer Nelly Korda marks her ball on the second hole on June 18, 2022 during the Meijer LPGA Classic For Simply Give at the Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Rules Guy: Can I leave my marker behind my ball while I putt?

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Rules Guy: Can you take free relief from a mole hill?

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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. By: Rules Guy
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2-time PGA Tour winner Akshay Bhatia gives advice for hitting a low, spinny pitch shot from 30 yards. Check out his tips

Akshay Bhatia shows how to master a low, spinny pitch shot

Two-time PGA Tour winner Akshay Bhatia gives advice for hitting a low, spinny pitch shot from 30 yards, via a recently posted video. By: Nick Dimengo
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Hitting solid pitch shots is easier than you think. All you need to do is listen to this advice from Seve Ballesteros. By: Zephyr Melton
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Follow this 15-minute short game routine from GOLF Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin to dial in your stroke before a round. By: Nick Dimengo
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If you're inconsistent on chip shots, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner says two common errors could be the problem. Here's how to fix them

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If you’re inconsistent on chip shots, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner says two common errors could be the problem. Here’s how to fix them. By: Trent Wearner, Top 100 Teacher , Nick Dimengo
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World No. 1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler reveals some short game tips, showing how to hit two different types of wedge shots. By: Nick Dimengo
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This intense chipping drill will improve your form under pressure

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield shows us a high intensity practice chipping game. By: Zephyr Melton
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