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Driving
driver hovers next to golf ball on a tee
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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.
Driving
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.
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
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.
Fitness
scott munroe stretches his wrists

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.
Approach Shots
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.
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.
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.
Instruction
rory mcilroy hits a wedge during the 2024 dunhill links at kingsbarn
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10 shots you must master to succeed playing links golf

Links golf requires a different skillset compared to your average course. Here are 10 shots you must master for success on a links course.
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.
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says these 10 tips will help you play smarter and better on those long par-5 holes
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10 ways to master par-5s and start scoring your best, per top teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says these 10 tips will help you play smarter and better on those long par-5 holes.
Fitness
scott munroe stretches his wrists

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.
Approach Shots
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.
Lifestyle
Dormie baseball headcovers

If you’re a baseball fan, you NEED these headcovers

Attention, baseball-loving golfers! Dormie has the perfect headcover options for you. Buy yours before they’re sold out!
Features
Fresh looks from TaylorMade (right), PXG (center) and A.P.C. (right).

Looks are everything: Why South Korea is golf apparel’s most major player

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.
Travel
From left to right: Jack Nicklaus GC Korea; Nine Bridges; Haesley
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How to describe South Korea’s golf courses? Unique, elusive and very, very exclusive

The best South Korean tracks are typically outside of Seoul, where they capitalize on the country’s uncommon beauty and natural features.
Lifestyle
lose-up of a golf ball with the flag of South Korea realistically rendered in 3D.

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.
Instruction
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.
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Instruction
jonathan yarwood demonstrates key move in golf swing

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.
Instruction
rory mcilroy hits a shot during the 2024 bmw championship

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.
Short Game
christy longfield stands next to zephyr melton greenside with a flag in the foreground

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.
Approach Shots
lee trevino hits shot with iron

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.
Instruction
Pro golfer bryson decahmbeau uses a rangefinder during the 2023 pga championship

Why using a rangefinder might be *hurting* your game

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we analyze how using a rangefinder incorrectly can be detrimental to your game.
Approach Shots
sergio garcia swings during the 2024 liv boston

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.
Putting
rory mcilroy reads a putt during the wells fargo championship

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.
Instruction
Golfer hits shot out of bunker on golf course

6 keys to lower your scores without a single swing change (seriously!)

When you’re looking to improve your golf game without any swing changes, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Manzella says follow these six steps.
Instruction
If you're a mid-handicapper looking to improve your ball-striking, GOLF Teacher to Watch Ryan Young says push yourself to try these shots

3 difficult golf shots that every mid-handicapper should be practicing

If you’re a mid-handicapper looking to improve your ball-striking, GOLF Teacher to Watch Ryan Young says push yourself to try these shots.
Instruction
If you're wondering how to compress the golf ball, top teacher Jason Birnbaum says to use this easy drill, which provides instant feedback

How to compress your irons? This 2-ball drill is an easy way to start

If you’re wondering how to compress the golf ball, top teacher Jason Birnbaum says to use this easy drill, which provides instant feedback.
Short Game
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

2 simple chipping flaws are crushing your short game

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.
Short Game
World No. 1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler reveals some short game tips, showing how to hit two different types of wedge shots

Scottie Scheffler shares some short game wizardry to dominate 20- to 30-yard shots

World No. 1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler reveals some short game tips, showing how to hit two different types of wedge shots.
Instruction
Pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau watches his tee shot at golf tournament.

Bryson DeChambeau’s at-home tape drill will elevate your ball striking

Two-time major winner Bryson DeChambeau says using this simple at-home tape drill will instantly improve your ball-striking. Here’s how.
Instruction
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke says focusing on these 3 things will improve your golf IQ, make you a better player, and lead to lower scores

3 ways to raise your golf IQ, and lower your scores in the process

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke says focusing on these 3 things will improve your golf IQ, make you a better player, and lead to lower scores.
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.
News
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.

Use this alignment stick drill to help tilt shoulders correctly

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows Zephyr Melton an alignment stick drill to hit your irons further and more effectively.

How to make ‘Potatchoes’: a twist on classic nachos

Chef Chris Wehking shows us how to make ‘Potatchoes’ from the extensive menu at 3’s Grubhouse in Greenville, South Carolina.

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.

Use this alignment stick drill to help tilt shoulders correctly

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows Zephyr Melton an alignment stick drill to hit your irons further and more effectively.

Driving
driver hovers next to golf ball on a tee
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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.
Driving
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.
Driving
Many amateurs struggle with maximizing their driver distance, but GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Durland gives his tips to fix

3 ways you’re losing driver distance (and how to fix them!)

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

Struggling off the tee? This simple fairway finder is your secret weapon

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Scott Munroe shares a few tips to help you hit a fairway finder shot, bringing more success off the tee.
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.
Approach Shots
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.
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.
Approach Shots
lee trevino hits shot with iron

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.
Approach Shots
PGA player Tony Finau shares his tips for hitting incredible approach shots, focusing on varying distances and different club choices

Tony Finau explains his go-to guide for effective approach shots

PGA Tour player Tony Finau shares his tips for hitting incredible approach shots, focusing on varying distances and different club choices.
Approach Shots
sergio garcia swings during the 2024 liv boston

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.
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.
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.
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.
Putting
golf balls in a golf hole
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A go-to drill to never miss a short putt again

Nothing can boost your confidence like knocking in a testy 4- or 5-footer. But those putts aren’t gimmes. Here’s how to make more of them.
Putting
rory mcilroy reads a putt during the wells fargo championship

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.
Putting
lauren coughlin's putting glasses / lauren coughlin rolls putt

The bizarre tool this Solheim Cupper used to fix her putting

Lauren Coughlin had a career year en route to her first Solheim Cup appearance — and an unconventional training aid helped her get there.
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.
Rules
Golf

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.
Rules
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.
Rules
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?

It it permissible to lave your marker on the green behind your ball while you make a stroke? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Mole damage to a Golf course fairway with surface tracks and a molehill

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

If your ball lands near loose dirt from a mole hill, is it permissible to take free relief? Rules Guy has the answer.
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.
Short Game
Golf instructor demonstrates short game drill on golf course
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This clever 15-minute warm-up routine will dial in your short game

Follow this 15-minute short game routine from GOLF Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin to dial in your stroke before a round.
Short Game
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

2 simple chipping flaws are crushing your short game

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.
Short Game
World No. 1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler reveals some short game tips, showing how to hit two different types of wedge shots

Scottie Scheffler shares some short game wizardry to dominate 20- to 30-yard shots

World No. 1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler reveals some short game tips, showing how to hit two different types of wedge shots.
Short Game
christy longfield stands next to zephyr melton greenside with a flag in the foreground

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.
Short Game
When you struggle in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says the quickest fix is simply making a plan. Here's how
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10 ways to make an expert-level short game plan, per top teacher

When you struggle in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says the quickest fix is simply making a plan. Here’s how.
Short Game
Want to impress your playing partners with the ultimate flop shot? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel tells you how
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Want to hit beautiful lob shots? Do these 10 things, says top teacher

Want to impress your playing partners with the ultimate lob shot? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel tells you how.
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.

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