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Instruction
chris dimarco hits a tee shot during the 2015 puerto rico open
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Tour winner has 4 big tips for becoming a lethal money-game golfer

Chris DiMarco shows you how to be a better money-game player with smart tee shots, deadly short-iron accuracy and clutch putting.
Approach Shots
luke donald hits an iron during the 2024 wm phoenix open
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Former world No. 1 shares best tips for pinpoint iron shots

Want to fire at the flagstick and make more birdies? Here are a few keys from former world No. 1 Luke Donald.
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ludvig aberg hits a tee shot during the 2025 genesis invitational
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What part of the golf ball should you look at while you swing?

What part of the golf ball should you look at while you swing? It depends on what sort of flaw you are trying to fix.
Putting
craig stadler putts during the 1985 masters
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How this Masters champ’s ‘old-man’ grip can improve your putting

Craig Stadler won the 1982 Masters using an unconventional putting grip. Here’s how it can help your own performance on the greens.
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julius boros swings during the masters tournament
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Make sure your golf game ages gracefully with the help of a 3-time major champ

There’s no reason to let Father Time wreck your game, just follow these tips from three-time major-winner Julius Boros.
Driving
adam scott swings a driver while wearing a red sweater and brown pants
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Adam Scott’s 5 fixes to never miss a fairway again

Want to hit it straight — and long — like Adam Scott? Follow these five pointers from the 2013 Masters champ.
Approach Shots
PGA Tour pro tom kite swings golf club
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Tom Kite’s 3-step guide to hitting a knockdown iron

If you want to keep your iron shots under the wind, follow this three-step guide from 19-time PGA Tour winner Tom Kite.
Short Game
tom kim hits a wedge during the 2023 rocket mortgage classic

5 tips to master mid-distance wedge shots for better scoring

Mid-distance wedge shots are tricky shots to master. Here are five tips from Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel to improve on them.
Instruction
golfer in yellow shirts celebrates on green
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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.
Approach Shots
jon rahm hits iron with big divot
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Say goodbye to chunked shots for good with this easy fix

You can eliminate fat shots from your game by listening to this easy fix from GOLF Top 100 Teacher E.A. Tischler.
Approach Shots
brady riggs hits iron shot in two different ways
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Use this pro-approved feel for more power with your iron shots

If you want to generate more clubhead speed with your irons, allow the clubhead to release past your hands through impact.
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Golf Swing
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Four tips for developing a faster golf swing

Want to increase your swing speed? These four tips from GOLF Top 100 Teachers can help you develop a faster swing.
Driving
driver with golf ball teed up in front of it
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5 things you can do to stop popping up your driver off the tee

Popping up your driver off the tee is a common ailment among high-handicap players. Here are five things you can do to stop it.
Driving
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.
Approach Shots
jon rahm hits iron with big divot
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Say goodbye to chunked shots for good with this easy fix

You can eliminate fat shots from your game by listening to this easy fix from GOLF Top 100 Teacher E.A. Tischler.
Approach Shots
brady riggs hits iron shot in two different ways
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Use this pro-approved feel for more power with your iron shots

If you want to generate more clubhead speed with your irons, allow the clubhead to release past your hands through impact.
Rules
PGA golfer Rory McIlroy hits out of a fairway bunker on the 2nd hole during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro AM on February 2, 2025, at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California.

Rules Guy: Can you practice from a different bunker than the one you’re in?

If your ball lands in a bunker, are you allowed to take a practice swing from a different one? Rules Guy has the answer.
Celebrities
J.R. Smith poses with a can of High Noon on the golf course

NBA star, collegiate golfer J.R. Smith says this golf advice helped him the most

Two-time NBA champion and collegiate golfer J.R. Smith shares the best golf advice he’s ever received and more in an exclusive Q&A.
Rules
What do the rules say about taking relief from newly-planted trees that haven't been staked?

Rules Guy: Can you take free relief from newly planted but unstaked trees?

If you find your ball near a freshly planted, unstaked young tree, can you still take free relief? Rules Guy has the answer.
Food
If you’re looking for a decadent yet approachable entree for your next gathering, try serving prime rib in sandwich form.

How to add a savory spin to this traditional main course

If you’re looking for a decadent yet approachable entree for your next gathering, try serving prime rib in sandwich form.
Rules
OB stake

Rules Guy: Does an OB boundary extend past the last stake?

If a line of OB stakes comes to an end, does the OB boundary extend beyond the last one? Rules Guy has the answer.
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Approach Shots
golf balls on the ground with two feet and hand holding sand bottle

Learn this crucial ball-striking skill and pure your irons like never before

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield explains how controlling your low point is the key to ball striking.
Putting
adam scott reads green using aimpoint

How AimPoint green reading works, explained in 1 minute

In this edition of Play Smart, we learn how AimPoint green reading works in one minute from former Masters champ Adam Scott.
Instruction
tiger woods swings iron wearing red shirt and black pants

Tiger Woods hated this ball-striking drill — but still practiced it for hours

In this edition of Play Smart, we look at a drill Tiger Woods hated doing as a kid, but one he practiced for hours anyway.
Putting
ball in front of putterhead on the ground

Use this old-school trick for perfect speed on quick downhill putts

In this edition of Play Smart, we explain a subtle trick you can use to make sure you have perfect speed on quick putts.
Putting
tommy fleetwood's putter on green woth tees behind it

This modified gate drill will help you make more putts

In this edition of Play Smart, we look at how Tommy Fleetwood’s modified gate drill can help you hole more putts.
Instruction
rory mcilroy waves to the crowd at the 2025 pebble beach pro-am

Rory McIlroy’s new mindset unveils simple key to lower scores

In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at how Rory McIlroy’s new mindset can help you shoot lower scores, too.
Instruction
teaches watches as student lines up to hit golf shot

A legal ‘cheat code’ to check your aim and alignment on the course

In this edition of Play Smart we learn from GOLF Teacher to Watch Addison Craig on how to check your aim and alignment on the course.
Instruction
golfer in yellow shirts celebrates on green
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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.
Driving
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.
Instruction
scottie scheffler hits tee shot at torrey pines during the 2025 genesis invitational

What a consistent golfer *really* looks like, according to data

What does consistent golf *really* look like? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner shows us — and explains how you can achieve it.
Instruction
eric cole hits balls on driving range at the sentry
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4 key ways Tour pros practice smarter than weekend warriors

Tour pros don’t just play better than amateurs, they practice better, too. Here are four key ways they do it.
Putting
golf ball on the edge of a cup on a green
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This challenging drill will quickly make you a better putter

This challenging — and fun — putting game from Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner will quickly make you a better putter under pressure.
Putting
golfer practices putting drill with putting mirror
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This speed-control drill will help you cut down on 3-putts

The secret to cutting down on three-putts is dialing in your speed. Here’s a drill from Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger to help with that.
Instruction
bryson dechambeau hits tee shot during the 2023 pga championship
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Breaking 90 is easier than you think. You just need to do these 2 things

If you’re hoping to shoot in the 80s more often, all you need to do is clean up your scoring on par-3s and par-5s. Here’s how.
News
lee Trevino smiles on the golf course

The hardest shot in golf? Lee Trevino’s nomination will surprise you

Lee Trevino joined GOLF’s “Warming Up” and dished on a handful of tips, including what he thinks is the most difficult shot in golf.
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Lee Trevino on Warming Up

Lee Trevino taught me 10 lessons in 38 minutes. Here they are

Lee Trevino insisted he wouldn’t spill any secrets. He couldn’t help himself. On “Warming Up,” Trevino fixes your chipping. Your mind, too.
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Xander Schauffele Warming Up

Xander Schauffele taught me 10 lessons in an hour. Here they are

Want to win two majors in one season? Xander Schauffele’s 10 secrets to success seem like a good place to start.
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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Warming Up with Lee Trevino

Lee Trevino. 85 years young. Hitting balls. Talking golf. Warming up. Unfiltered. The six-time major champ joins GOLF’s Dylan Dethier on the range in Punta Mita, Mexico and reminds us why he’s one of the game’s greatest players AND greatest talkers, too.

What is low point and why does it matter for your swing?

GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield explains to Zephyr Melton what low point is and how it impacts your golf swing.

How ground reaction forces *actually* work in the golf swing

Golf television legends Peter Kostis and Gary McCord give a comprehensive lesson on ground reaction forces, including a drill you can use on the range, on the latest episode of “Kostis & McCord: Off Their Rockers.”

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.

What is low point and why does it matter for your swing?

GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield explains to Zephyr Melton what low point is and how it impacts your golf swing.

Driving
driver with golf ball teed up in front of it
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5 things you can do to stop popping up your driver off the tee

Popping up your driver off the tee is a common ailment among high-handicap players. Here are five things you can do to stop it.
Driving
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.
Driving
ludvig aberg hits a tee shot during the 2024 scottish open

The secret to Ludvig Aberg’s ‘effortless’ swing speed

Ludvig Aberg has one of the prettiest swings in golf. Here’s how it works to create effortless speed and consistency.
Driving
colton casto swings golf club

How to create ‘effortless power,’ according to a long-drive champion

In this edition of Play Smart, top-ranked long-drive pro Colton Casto explains how to generate more power with your drives.
Driving
adam scott swings a driver while wearing a red sweater and brown pants
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Adam Scott’s 5 fixes to never miss a fairway again

Want to hit it straight — and long — like Adam Scott? Follow these five pointers from the 2013 Masters champ.
Driving
Tony Finau plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the 2025 Sentry at Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club.
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Tony Finau’s 5 speed keys for getting 25 extra yards off the tee

Tony Finau is one of the longest hitters in the game. Here are his five speed keys to hit the ball an extra 25 yards off the tee.
Driving
rob lowe swings driver during the 2024 memorial tournament pro-am

This pro-approved drill transformed actor Rob Lowe’s driving

In this edition of Play Smart, we look at a drill from Rod Pampling that has helped actor Rob Lowe hit his driver better than ever.
Approach Shots
golf balls on the ground with two feet and hand holding sand bottle

Learn this crucial ball-striking skill and pure your irons like never before

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield explains how controlling your low point is the key to ball striking.
Approach Shots
jon rahm hits iron with big divot
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Say goodbye to chunked shots for good with this easy fix

You can eliminate fat shots from your game by listening to this easy fix from GOLF Top 100 Teacher E.A. Tischler.
Approach Shots
brady riggs hits iron shot in two different ways
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Use this pro-approved feel for more power with your iron shots

If you want to generate more clubhead speed with your irons, allow the clubhead to release past your hands through impact.
Approach Shots
luke donald hits an iron during the 2024 wm phoenix open
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Former world No. 1 shares best tips for pinpoint iron shots

Want to fire at the flagstick and make more birdies? Here are a few keys from former world No. 1 Luke Donald.
Approach Shots
PGA Tour pro tom kite swings golf club
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Tom Kite’s 3-step guide to hitting a knockdown iron

If you want to keep your iron shots under the wind, follow this three-step guide from 19-time PGA Tour winner Tom Kite.
Approach Shots
stef shaw uses rangefinder while zephyr melton looks on

How you may have been using your rangefinder all wrong

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Stef Shaw explains how you may have been using your rangefinder incorrectly.
Approach Shots
Scottie Scheffler hitting an iron shot

Scottie Scheffler’s surprising secret for hitting more greens

Scottie Scheffler reveals the keys to his elite iron play that led him to seven PGA Tour victories in 2024.
Bunker Shots
kj choi demonstrates bunker drill

KJ Choi’s bizarre drill has some unexpected benefits for bunker shots

KJ Choi recently demonstrated a bizarre bunker drill he teaches young players. But while it looks odd, it has actually got some key benefits.
Bunker Shots
gary player hits a bunker shot during the 2008 masters
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Gary Player reveals his secrets for elite bunker play

In his prime, Gary Player was one of the greatest bunker players in the world. Here are his secrets for success from the sand.
Bunker Shots
bunker shot from downslope

It might be the scariest shot in golf. Here’s how to pull it off

The short-sided bunker shot off a downhill lie is one of golf’s most treacherous shots. A former Tour winner explains how to execute it.
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.
Putting
scottie scheffler signs autograph for fans / scottie scheffler putts

Scottie Scheffler gives young fan putting tip in adorable exchange

While signing autographs for young fans, Scottie Scheffler gave a young fan some great advice on how to become a better putter.
Putting
adam scott reads green using aimpoint

How AimPoint green reading works, explained in 1 minute

In this edition of Play Smart, we learn how AimPoint green reading works in one minute from former Masters champ Adam Scott.
Putting
ball in front of putterhead on the ground

Use this old-school trick for perfect speed on quick downhill putts

In this edition of Play Smart, we explain a subtle trick you can use to make sure you have perfect speed on quick putts.
Putting
tommy fleetwood's putter on green woth tees behind it

This modified gate drill will help you make more putts

In this edition of Play Smart, we look at how Tommy Fleetwood’s modified gate drill can help you hole more putts.
Putting
craig stadler putts during the 1985 masters
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How this Masters champ’s ‘old-man’ grip can improve your putting

Craig Stadler won the 1982 Masters using an unconventional putting grip. Here’s how it can help your own performance on the greens.
Putting
johnny keefer lines up putt
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Follow these 5 steps to develop the perfect putting routine

Follow these five steps from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel to develop the perfect putting routine on the greens.
Putting
Putt

Use this simple green-reading trick to make more putts

If you want to become a better putter, you’ve got to have great green reading and a feel for the speed of the greens.
Rules
PGA golfer Rory McIlroy hits out of a fairway bunker on the 2nd hole during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro AM on February 2, 2025, at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California.

Rules Guy: Can you practice from a different bunker than the one you’re in?

If your ball lands in a bunker, are you allowed to take a practice swing from a different one? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
A soft cap on the GHIN system

Why a ‘soft cap’ on your handicap index is nothing to be ashamed of

For golfers, a soft cap can seem like a badge of dishonor. But it’s not a punishment. It’s a handicapping safeguard designed to help reflect a player’s true ability.
Rules
What do the rules say about taking relief from newly-planted trees that haven't been staked?

Rules Guy: Can you take free relief from newly planted but unstaked trees?

If you find your ball near a freshly planted, unstaked young tree, can you still take free relief? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Two male golfers going through a round of golf

Rules Guy: What happens when teammates hit the wrong ball in a four-ball match?

What if two teammates hit each other’s ball? Can the second one re-hit from the correct spot without penalty?
Rules
A grass area full of divots

Rules Guy: The drop zone is full of divots. Can I drop behind it instead?

If the drop zone is full of divots, is it legal to drop your ball behind it instead? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
two golf balls next to each other on a green

Rules Guy: Is it legal to mark your ball when it’s not on the green?

If your ball is in another player’s way, can you legally mark it even if you aren’t on the green? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Golf ball on a mole burrow at a mole damaged Golf course fairway, Nuremberg, Germany, 2016

Rules Guy: Can I clean the dirt off my ball if it rolls through ground under repair?

If your ball rolls through ground under repair and gets dirty, can you clean it without penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.
Short Game
tom kim hits a wedge during the 2023 rocket mortgage classic

5 tips to master mid-distance wedge shots for better scoring

Mid-distance wedge shots are tricky shots to master. Here are five tips from Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel to improve on them.
Short Game
linn grant hits a wedge shot during the 2023 dana open
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What’s the best way to put more spin on shots with your wedges?

How can you put more spin on your wedge shots? We asked a group of GOLF Top 100 Teachers for their advice.
Short Game
phil mickelson hits chip shot in front of crowd of fans

Phil Mickelson’s ‘aggressive contact’ trick for sticking 50-yard pitch shots

Making solid contact with your wedges is imperative if you want to get up-and-down more. Phil Mickelson has a tip that will help.
Short Game
ken venturi hits pitch shot
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Ken Venturi’s 4 keys for hitting a pitch with tons of spin

Former U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi shares his four keys for hitting a pitch shot around the green with tons of spin.
Short Game
Short Game Chef Anti-Yip Tip

Cure your chipping yips with this clever trick

This anti-yip tip from top teacher Parker McLachlin will help you produce smoother strikes around the green.
Short Game
parker mclachlin hits pitch shot

The ‘master recipe’ for hitting a high spinning pitch shot

Want to hit a high and spinning pitch shot like the pros do? All you need to do is follow this advice from the Short Game Chef.
Short Game
nelly korda hits a wedge during the 2024 solheim cup

How to easily improve your distance control with your wedges

Having proper distance control is key if you want to score inside of 100 yards. Here’s how to dial in your wedges.

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