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A bad takeaway throws off the rest of your golf swing. But top teacher Jason Baile says a baseball glove can help you master it. Here's how — How a baseball and glove can help you master the perfect takeaway
A bad takeaway throws off the rest of your golf swing. But top teacher Jason Baile says a baseball glove can help you master it. Here’s how. By: Nick Dimengo , Jason Baile, Top 100 Teacher November 20, 2024

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Jack Nicklaus’ swing key for belting long drives down the fairway
In this edition of Timeless Tips we dig into the archives for a tip from Jack Nicklaus on the key for belting long drives off the tee. By: Zephyr Melton November 18, 2024

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Ben Crenshaw: These are my 5 ‘musts’ for great putting
You can use any style you want with a putter in your hand, but you must follow these five rules, says Ben Crenshaw. By: Zephyr Melton November 11, 2024

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Johnny Miller shares his secrets for making more putts
Johnny Miller is best known for his elite ball striking, but his clever putting tip will have you dialed in on the greens. By: Zephyr Melton November 4, 2024

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20 pro-approved power tips to hit the ball farther
In this edition of Timeless Tips, 20 former pros share their simplest tips for hitting the ball farther off the tee. By: Zephyr Melton October 28, 2024

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Ernie Els shares 5 secrets for elite ball striking
Ernie Els has one of the sweetest swings in golf. You can build your own swing in the image of the Big Easy by copying these five moves. By: Zephyr Melton October 21, 2024

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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 October 14, 2024

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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 October 7, 2024

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Lacking consistent contact? This 1 adjustment could help fix that
GOLF Teacher to Watch Devan Bonebrake shares a simple tip to help improve your ball-striking by correcting your tempo and release. By: Nick Dimengo November 18, 2024

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A simple drill to get *really* good at chipping
Looking to sharpen up your short-game skills this offseason? Start with this simple chipping drill from Top 100 Teacher Jeff Warne. By: Jeff Warne, Top 100 Teacher November 17, 2024

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This drill will teach you to hit your irons better than ever before
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brech Spradley has a simple drill that will teach you to pure your irons better than ever. By: Brech Spradley, Top 100 Teacher November 16, 2024

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10 ways to master course management to help lower your scores
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says using these 10 tips can help improve your course management and lead to lower scores. By: Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 Teacher November 16, 2024

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If you’re a chronic slicer, here’s how an alignment stick can *finally* fix you
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dom DiJulia shares an easy drill to use when you chronically slice the ball – and all it requires is an alignment stick. By: Dom DiJulia, Top 100 Teacher , Nick Dimengo November 14, 2024

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg says keeping your head behind the ball at impact can lead to more power. Here's how it should look — Insiders Only
This common swing flaw is costing you power. Here’s how to fix it
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg says keeping your head behind the ball at impact can lead to more power. Here’s how it should look and feel. By: Nick Dimengo November 11, 2024

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Try this 5-step plan to become a better putter
In order to dial in your putting and start lowering your scores, follow this practice plan from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel. By: Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 Teacher November 9, 2024

max homa swings — 6 steps to stripe it like 6-time Tour winner Max Homa
Max Homa has one of the purest swings in golf. Here are the six steps he uses to power his efficient and powerful move. By: Brian Manzella November 16, 2024

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Darius Rucker is a certified golf nut. Just ask him
The Hootie & the Blowfish frontman has played something like 70 of our Top 100 Courses in the World. Seriously. By: Jack Hirsh November 15, 2024

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Bandon Dunes put David McLay Kidd on the map — he’s been flying high since
Golf course architects tend to get around. But few get around like David McLay Kidd, the rare designer who pilots his own plane. By: Josh Sens November 15, 2024

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4 architects discuss course ratings. Their answers might surprise you
What do some of our greatest course designers, the guys whose work is scrutinized by our panelists, think about Top 100 lists? We asked them. By: Josh Sens November 13, 2024

Golf balls arranged on green background — 9 golf balls used by the best pros in the world
Looking for a new golf ball? You’re sure to find the combination that fits among these top options used by the best players in the world. By: Ryan Barath November 3, 2024

golfer sets up to ball with launch monitor next to them — These 3 launch monitor numbers can improve your swing
In this edition of Play Smart, Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains the simplest way you can use a launch monitor to improve your swing. By: Zephyr Melton November 14, 2024

player practices sequencing feel — An easy feel to improve sequencing and boost your power
In this edition of Play Smart, we explain an easy feel that will help you create the proper forces that create power. By: Zephyr Melton November 13, 2024

female golfer hits drive on golf course — How far golfers *really* hit their drives, according to data
In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at Arccos’ Driver Distance Report to see how far golfers hit their drivers. By: Zephyr Melton November 7, 2024

rory mcilroy hits a te shot during practice for the abu dhabi championship — How Rory McIlroy’s radical practice method can improve your ball striking
In today’s edition of Play Smart, we detail how Rory McIlroy’s unorthodox practice methods can benefit your swing. By: Zephyr Melton November 6, 2024

phil mickelson hits chip shot — Phil Mickelson has 1 secret move that will fix your chipping
In this edition of Play Smart, Phil Mickelson shares a simple tip to help you become more skilled around the greens. By: Zephyr Melton November 4, 2024

GOLF editor zephyr melton hits shot with a wedge — Attack tucked hole locations by shaping your pitch shots. Here’s how
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows us how to shape pitch shots to reach tucked hole locations. By: Zephyr Melton October 30, 2024

tiger woods hits chip shot at the 2024 genesis invitational — This clever Tiger Woods tactic will ensure you don’t chunk chips
In today’s edition of Play Smart, Tiger Woods breaks down how his “draw chip” can keep you from chunking shots around the green. By: Zephyr Melton October 29, 2024

GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo used this 'Simon Says' drill with former pro Veronica Felibert, instilling confidence during practice — This ‘Simon Says’ drill gave me confidence to hit all sorts of shots
GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo used this ‘Simon Says’ drill with former pro Veronica Felibert, instilling confidence during practice. By: Nick Dimengo , Jamie Mulligan November 20, 2024

Is cross-handed chipping for you? Here’s why it could improve your wedge control
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger explains why cross-handed chipping can be a better way to control your wedges in the short game. By: Joey Wuertemberger, Top 100 Teacher , Nick Dimengo November 18, 2024

Don’t let tricky downhill lies ruin a hole, do this instead
Struggling with downhill lies? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Shawn Callahan shares his tips to master them and avoid blow up holes during a round. By: Shawn Callahan, Top 100 Teacher , Nick Dimengo November 16, 2024

3 go-to drills to improve weight transfer in the golf swing
To help three of his students rotate and better transfer their weight, GOLF Top 100 teacher Tony Ruggiero used these easy tips. By: Tony Ruggiero, Top 100 Teacher , Nick Dimengo November 14, 2024

Wondering how a golf launch monitor can keep your game sharp this winter? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Sarah Stone shares 3 easy ways — 3 easy ways a launch monitor can keep your game sharp this offseason
Using a launch monitor can help keep your game sharp this winter. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Sarah Stone shares 3 easy ways how. By: Sarah Stone, Top 100 Teacher , Nick Dimengo November 13, 2024

When you need a go-to warmup routine before teeing off, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan says this is his personal favorite — This pro-approved warm-up routine is the ideal way to loosen up for a round
When you need a go-to warm-up routine before teeing off, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan says this is his personal favorite. By: Nick Dimengo , Jamie Mulligan November 12, 2024

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 July 13, 2024

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. By: Nick Dimengo July 11, 2024

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. By: Dylan Dethier July 9, 2024

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. By: Zephyr Melton July 4, 2024

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 June 29, 2024

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 June 26, 2024

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. By: Dylan Dethier June 25, 2024

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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.

Here’s how to maximize use of your launch monitor, per Top 100 Teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood identifies the most important data from your launch monitor and explains why these key numbers will help improve your game.

MEET MICHELLE WIE WEST | The Scoop

The five-time LPGA winner and golf icon sat down for a scoop of vanilla ice cream with GOLF’s Claire Rogers to discuss her early rise to golf fame, how Rickie Fowler aided in her 2014 U.S. Open win and how motherhood offered her a new perspective on the game of golf.

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.

Simplify your practice routine and watch this ‘Simon Says’ drill from Top 100 Teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan introduces a drill and plays ‘Simon Says’ with pro golfer Veronica Felibert and GOLF’s Nick Dimengo. He shows them a few simple drills for practicing on the range or at home.