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Cameron Young reacts to shot — 3 shots pros rarely attempt (and neither should you)
Want to shoot lower scores? A top teacher says these are the three shots tour pros never hit—and what you should hit instead. By: Maddi MacClurg March 5, 2026

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How Fred Couples swings fast while looking so smooth
Fred Couples’ swing may look smooth, but it generates tons of power. Here’s how he does it — and what you can learn. By: Zephyr Melton March 3, 2026

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Bobby Jones explains the simple secret to his smooth swing
Bobby Jones believed the key to a rhythmic golf swing was understanding how to “swing the clubhead.” Here’s how to do it. By: Zephyr Melton February 23, 2026

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Anthony Kim’s 3 tips for hitting your driver straighter than ever
In a 2008 issue of GOLF Magazine, Anthony Kim shared three of his best tips for splitting the fairway with driver. By: Zephyr Melton February 17, 2026

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Fred Couples’ 5 keys for laser-like accuracy with your irons
Fred Couples has one of the smoothest swings in golf. Here are his five keys for knocking your irons stiff — and making more birdies. By: Zephyr Melton February 10, 2026

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Justin Rose’s 4 keys for playing your best golf under pressure
Justin Rose is as clutch as they come. Here are four keys you can copy from him to perform your best under pressure. By: Zephyr Melton February 2, 2026

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Want to become a better ball striker? Follow the advice of a major champ
Three-time major winner Julius Boros said that the key to solid ball striking was to focus on turning — not swaying — in the backswing. By: Zephyr Melton January 26, 2026

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This is the simplest mindset for breaking 90
Struggling to post scores in the 80s on a consistent basis? This story from a 2001 issue of GOLF Magazine might help. By: Zephyr Melton January 20, 2026

hudson weibel hits driver with wedge underneath lead foot — How an elite amateur uses a wedge to generate effortless swing speed
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger explains how he’s helped collegiate star Hudson Weibel create effortless swing speed. By: Joey Wuertemberger, with Zephyr Melton March 3, 2026

If you're continuing to hit the toe of the golf club, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel provides 10 ways to correct the swing issue — Insiders Only
How to make short-game adjustments based on your lie
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dom DiJulia explains how to change your short-game technique based on your lie around the greens. By: Dom DiJulia, Top 100 Teacher March 1, 2026

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How to correctly shift your weight during the backswing
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker clears up a misconception about weight shift during the backswing — and shows you how to do it correctly. By: Joe Plecker, Top 100 Teacher February 28, 2026

Rio Takeda putts during the 2024 sony JLPGA championship — 6 keys for rolling your lag putts within gimme range
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares six keys for improving your lag putting so that you end up with more gimmes. By: Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 Teacher February 28, 2026

golfer in yellow shoes hits ball on simulator — What data should you focus on when practicing in a simulator?
A panel of GOLF Top 100 Teachers explain the data points you should be focused on when hitting balls in a simulator. By: Zephyr Melton February 28, 2026

christopher smith teaches junior golfer — 3 musts for effective golf practice, according to a top teacher
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Christopher Smith shares three things you must do if you want your practice to be efficient and effective. By: Christopher Smith, with Zephyr Melton February 27, 2026

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Put your swing on ‘cruise control’ for better tempo. Here’s how
GOLF Top 100 Teacher EA Tischler explains a simple feel you can implement to put your swing on “cruise control” and promote better tempo. By: Zephyr Melton February 26, 2026

maja stark poses with u.s. women's open trophy at erin hills — How the U.S. Women’s Open winner got her swagger back
In the wake of her U.S. Women’s Open win at Erin Hills, Maja Stark lost her way. Here’s how her team helped her get her swagger back. By: Zephyr Melton March 5, 2026

Sam Hahn’s balancing act: Revolutionizing the putt biz—from Oregon. — Insiders Only
How 1 man’s quest for the perfect putter led to the creation of L.A.B. Golf
L.A.B. Golf’s Sam Hahn didn’t just contribute to a groundbreaking product — he challenged assumptions to make gear radically better. By: Josh Sens March 5, 2026

golf pride grips in various colors — Why Golf Pride wants to change the way you think about grips
For years, grips have been something of an afterthought in the equipment space. Golf Pride is hoping to change that. By: Zephyr Melton March 1, 2026

University of Michigan legend and NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson refuses to set aside his Wolverine pride, even for a certain Buckeye. — Insiders Only
NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson shares valuable parallel between football and golf
What are some parallels between football and golf? University of Michigan legend and NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson shares his take. By: Art Stricklin February 28, 2026

Your wedges are essential tools for scoring and recovery. Here’s how you should be thinking about them. — Insiders Only
What do the letters and numbers on wedges actually mean?
Understanding what the letters and numbers on your wedges mean is critical to navigating tricky shots around the green. Here’s a primer. By: Erika Larkin, Top 100 Teacher February 22, 2026

jeff smith demonstrates how to get proper forward shaft lean — Want more crisp iron shots? Try this forward shaft lean trick
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jeff Smith explains an easy trick that will help produce more forward shaft lean. By: Zephyr Melton February 28, 2026

flagstick at at&t pebble beach pro-am blows in the wind — Fascinating video shows how wind affects your putts on the greens
In this edition of Play Smart, we look at a video from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Chris McCormick showing the role wind plays on putts. By: Zephyr Melton February 25, 2026

anthony kim hits golf balls on range with alignment sticks in front of him — The overlooked — and simple — key to Anthony Kim’s resurgence
In this edition of Play Smart, we discuss the deceptively simple swing tweak Anthony Kim made in his journey to winning LIV Adelaide. By: Zephyr Melton February 15, 2026

james hong sets up to a driver and sets up to an iron — 1 huge mistake beginner golfers make with their drivers — and how to fix it
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch James Hong explains a huge mistake he sees novice golfers make with their drivers. By: Zephyr Melton February 12, 2026

zephyr melton explains alignment trick — Struggle with alignment off the tee? Try this simple aim hack
In this edition of Play Smart, game-improvement editor Zephyr Melton explains a simple trick to ensure perfect aim off the tee. By: Zephyr Melton February 4, 2026

tiger woods hits drive during the 2024 masters — Hitting longer drives starts with understanding this key concept
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Josh Zander explains how using your lead leg as a “brake” helps generate more power. By: Zephyr Melton February 3, 2026

yardstick lays on the ground next to golf ball and golf club — This common household item makes for a versatile training aid
In this edition of Play Smart, we discuss how you can turn a yardstick into a versatile training aid for your golf game. By: Zephyr Melton January 28, 2026

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Find the center of your stance for better contact with your irons
Finding the true center of your stance will help you hit better shots with your irons. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker shows you how. By: Joe Plecker, with Zephyr Melton May 14, 2025

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6 shots amateurs never practice — but they should
There are a number of shots that amateur golfers never practice. Here are six from Top 100 Teacher Tom Stickney that will help your game. By: Tom Stickney, with Zephyr Melton April 19, 2025

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This common mistake kills your bunker game. Here’s how to fix it
Having trouble escaping the sand? You might be hitting too far behind the ball in the bunker. Here’s how to fix that flaw. By: Mark Durland, with Zephyr Melton March 25, 2025

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How high-tech mobility analysis diagnosed this golfer’s swing flaws
In this edition of Shaving Strokes, Top 100 Teacher Tom Stickney explains how he used Proscreen AI to help diagnose a student’s flaws. By: Tom Stickney, with Zephyr Melton March 21, 2025

One move great players make around the greens — Insiders Only
This sneaky ‘toe tap’ move will improve your chipping instantly
Want to boost your short game? This simple drill will teach you to properly shift your pressure on delicate wedge shots around the green. By: Parker McLachlin, Top 100 Teacher March 5, 2025

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Simple course-management tips for breaking 100, 90, 80 and par
Want to break through a scoring barrier this season? Follow these simple tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger. By: Joey Wuertemberger, with Zephyr Melton February 27, 2025

aldrich potgieter hits a tee shot — Want to hit longer drives? Use this drill to increase your attack angle
Hitting longer drives can be achieved by increasing your attack angle. Here’s an easy drill to practice that. By: Steve Bosdosh, with Zephyr Melton February 20, 2025

Chris Gotterup on the set of "Warming Up." — 2 questions I wish I’d asked Chris Gotterup — plus 5 I actually did
Chris Gotterup is one of the hottest players in professional golf. So how does he do it? Here’s what he taught me — and where I whiffed. By: Dylan Dethier March 3, 2026

Jordan Spieth and Dylan Dethier in an episode of Warming Up. — Jordan Spieth taught me 10 lessons in 45 minutes. Here they are
Jordan Spieth covered everything from ‘How do you hit a draw’ to ‘How do you chase your former self’ in 45 fascinating, unforgettable minutes. By: Dylan Dethier January 29, 2026

louis oosthuizen ping — The 2 key fundamentals behind one of golf’s best ball strikers
Louis Oosthuizen has one of the smoothest swings in all of golf — and it all starts with proper setup and posture. By: Zephyr Melton January 20, 2026

Brooks Koepka "PGA" tip — 1 thing Brooks Koepka focuses on in every range session
Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour. Let’s revisit the ‘PGA’ tip he shared that can boost consistency on the range. By: Maddi MacClurg January 12, 2026

Louis Oosthuizen at the 2010 Open Championship. — Golf’s smoothest swing: 5 things Louis Oosthuizen taught me in 20 minutes
Golf’s smoothest mover, Louis Oosthuizen, knows some things have changed when it comes to the golf swing — but others are timeless. By: Dylan Dethier December 22, 2025

Joaquin Niemann striping on 'Warming Up'. — Joaquin Niemann’s surprising swing story (and 10 other things he taught me)
How’d Joaquin Niemann build his unique golf swing?! Chopping weeds and skipping stones, partly. He tells all on ‘Warming Up.’ By: Dylan Dethier November 4, 2025

Dustin Johnson improved his wedge play with this clever tactic — Dustin Johnson improved his wedge play with this genius tactic
In a recent episode of Warming Up with GOLF’s Dylan Dethier, Johnson revealed the tool and tactic that helped him dial in his wedges. By: Maddi MacClurg August 21, 2025

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Warming Up with Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth’s mind is one of the most interesting places in golf, which made him a dream guest for ‘Warming Up.’ Why is 7-iron his favorite golf club? What version of his golf swing is he chasing? What’s in his swing DNA? What’s he thinking when he’s in jail? And, the most impossible question of all: What would happen if he turned his brain off? Good things are coming, Spieth says. After 40 minutes on the range alongside him, we’re inclined to agree. Interesting things are coming, too — that’s a guarantee. We hope you have as much fun watching this episode as we had putting it together. Enjoy!

Why is shaft lean so important for solid ball-striking?

If you want to hit better iron shots, forward shaft lean is crucial. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jeff Smith shows Zephyr Melton a simple adjustment that will help with your iron shots.

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Why is shaft lean so important for solid ball-striking?

If you want to hit better iron shots, forward shaft lean is crucial. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jeff Smith shows Zephyr Melton a simple adjustment that will help with your iron shots.