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Why you struggle shifting your weight during the golf swing

A proper weight shift is key for making solid golf swings. Major winner Al Geiberger explains how to execute it to perfection.
Short Game
fred couples hits pitch shot during the masters tournament
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Fred Couples has a simple technique for high, soft-landing wedges

Fred Couples shares the simple secret for hitting a lob wedges that flies high and lands soft on the greens.
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11 of the best golf tips of all time, according to top teachers

In this edition of Timeless Tips we hear from some GOLF Top 100 Teacher alums who share the best swing tips they’ve ever heard.
Putting
ben crenshaw reads a putt during the 1985 masters
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Ben Crenshaw’s legendary coach reveals secrets to elite putting

Harvey Penick, the long-time coach of two-time Masters winner Ben Crenshaw, has some advice for those looking to improve their putting.
Approach Shots
arnold palmer swings golf club
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Arnold Palmer explains the secrets for mastering your long irons

Arnold Palmer was one of the greatest shotmakers of all time. Here is his advice on how to master your long irons.
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justin rose swings golf club during the 2025 fedex st jude
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Justin Rose’s 5 swing ‘triggers’ for consistent ball striking

Justin Rose’s timeless swing relies on a handful of triggers that help him get into position for consistent contact.
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jack nicklaus swings an iron during the 1983 open championship
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Jack Nicklaus’ 4 simple secrets for solid ball striking

In the September 2005 issue of GOLF Magazine, Jack Nicklaus shared his four key fundamentals for solid ball striking.
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Your trail hand position could be sabotaging your swing. Here’s how to tell

How you put your trail hand on the golf club has a huge impact on how you swing. Here’s how to find the right position for your swing.
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golfer holds golf club in two hands

Your thumb may be wrecking your swing. Here’s how to fix it

One of the biggest culprits of poor clubface control is the thumb on your lead hand. Here’s how to make sure it’s in the proper place.
Bunker Shots
Golfer setting up to bunker shot
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The real reason you struggle with bunker shots — and how to fix it

Struggling with fat or thin bunker shots? These four setup adjustments will boost your consistency and help you escape the sand.
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cameron young hits shot from the rough during the 2025 ryder cup
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5 tips for mastering tough lies out of the thick rough

Ryder Cup host Bethpage Black is known for its gnarly rough. Here are five tips you can lean on if you find yourself in thick rough.
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golf coach gives lesson to student
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11 of the best golf tips of all time, according to top teachers

In this edition of Timeless Tips we hear from some GOLF Top 100 Teacher alums who share the best swing tips they’ve ever heard.
Putting
golfer in blue shirt is frustrated

Don’t make this critical mistake when practicing your putting

Three-putting is one of the most common ways golfers waste strokes on the course. Here are three drills you can use to cut down on them.
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To enhance your golf practice and make it more effective, GOLF Teacher to Watch Chad Gibbs says mimic a pro player's routine. Here's how

Improve your ball striking by structuring your practice like this

Looking to take your gains from the practice tee out on the course? Follow this advice from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Ed Oldham.
Rules
golf ball next to golf hole and flagstick on golf course

Rules Guy: Can ‘volcano’ cups be fixed without penalty?

If you notice that the grass around a golf hole is unnaturally raised, can you tamp it down without penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.
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kiawah island 18th hole

5 U.S. Ryder Cup host courses you can play

For Ryder Cups staged in the U.S., only five have been hosted on public-access tracks. Here’s the list you can play.
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Their Ryder Cup adventures have been terrifying and screamingly funny. Which version of the LIV teammates will we get at this year’s Cup? Without a doubt, both.

Inside Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton’s unfiltered range session

We got Ryder Cup partners Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton on the range for a hilarious, instructive, unfiltered interview.
Features
Tony Jacklin riding high as the winning captain in 1985. Along with Spain’s Seve Ballesteros (far left), he drove Europe’s revival in the Ryder Cup. That’s Scotsman Sam Torrance carrying Jacklin and England’s Paul Way at right.

Once there was magic: An ode to when the Ryder Cup wasn’t a series of blowouts

For nearly 20 years, the Ryder Cup was the most heartburn-inducing happening in all of sport. It can be easy to forget those splendid days.
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The 18th hole at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.

Inside the Ryder Cup arena: Bethpage Black hole-by-hole tour

Bethpage Black is an American treasure. Here’s the beauty (and strategy) of the best public track on earth, host of the 2025 Ryder Cup.
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What’s it like camping out for a Bethpage Black tee time? Worth it

A Bethpage Black tee time is the stuff dreams are made of, so much so that it’s worth camping out with golf junkies in a parking lot.
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How wearing your hat backward can make you a better ball striker

Practicing while wearing a backward hat can help you hit the ball better. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum explains how.
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Instruction
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Create easy power using this dynamic exercise for weight shift

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker shares a routine that helps simulate proper weight shift in the swing.
Driving
driver demonstrates angle of attack

Unleash longer drives by mastering this 1 key move

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips explains a move pros use to generate a positive angle of attack off the tee.
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gia liwski shows zephyr melton how to properly set up to the golf ball

How to find the best possible setup position for your body type

In this edition of Play Smart, LPGA professional Gia Liwski shows us how to find the proper setup position to make a good swing.
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tiger woods swings and makes divot at 2018 dell match play

2 subtle swing mistakes keeping you from hitting crisp iron shots

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh explains two swing flaws that could be ruining your ball-first contact.
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gia liwski shows golf.com editor zephyr melton how to do a perfect takeaway

Perfect your takeaway by grooving this simple feel during the backswing

In this edition of Play Smart, LPGA professional Gia Liwski explains a simple feel for a perfect takeaway on every swing.
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Go through this setup checklist before every shot for guaranteed solid contact

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Jeff Smith shares a simple checklist you should go through during your setup before every shot.
Bunker Shots
parker mclachlin shows zephyr melton how to hit bunker shot

Do you *really* need an open stance for bunker shots?

In this edition of Play Smart, Parker McLachlin — aka the Short Game Chef — explains the proper stance for bunker shots.
Approach Shots
joe plecker demonstrates how to find the center of your stance
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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.
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golfer hits shot out of fairway bunker
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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.
Bunker Shots
golfer hits shot from bunker with sun shining through the trees in background
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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.
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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.
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One move great players make around the greens
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dustin Johnson hits a shot during LIV Andalucia

How full-sending shots on the range can help you on the course

In the latest episode of Warming Up, Dustin Johnson explained why he tries to hit every one of his clubs with max effort while on the range.
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Dustin Johnson and Dylan Dethier on the set of Warming Up.

5 lessons Dustin Johnson taught me in 37 minutes on the driving range

Dustin Johnson sees value in absolutely sending it on the driving range. That plus more from a half-hour of DJ talking golf on “Warming Up.”
Approach Shots
Shane Lowry demonstrates his low, flighted draw

How to hit Shane Lowry’s low, flighted draw

One shot that Shane Lowry practices before every round is his low, flighted draw. Here, he explains how you can hit it, too.
News
Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton star in the new episode of Warming Up.

Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm taught me 10 lessons in 45 minutes. Here they are

Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm joined my on the range for the latest episode of Warming Up — which included a few lessons and plenty of jokes.
News
brooks koepka tees off on the 12th hole at augusta national

Unlocking Masters secrets: 7 major champs dish on Augusta prep

How do some of the game’s top players prep for the Masters? We asked a handful for their tips and tricks around Augusta National.
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Ludvig Åberg and our author, Dylan Dethier.

Ludvig Åberg taught me 10 lessons in 30 minutes. Here they are

Ludvig Åberg dropped knowledge on name pronunciation, caddie meetings, shot shapes, 7-woods, his favorite drill and more on Warming Up.

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Warming Up with Dustin Johnson

Dustin Johnson isn’t just a Masters champ. He’s not just one of the most prolific winners of the modern golf era. He also seems like a down-to-earth, fun guy to hang out with — and luckily, we got that chance. In this episode of Warming Up, DJ joins GOLF’s Dylan Dethier on the range at Maridoe Golf Club to talk everything from his wedge philosophy to the greatest golf shot of his life to his side gig as baseball coach to the classic: how to hit a fade.

This rhythmic routine will teach you how to correctly shift your weight

If you want to create more power in your swing and greater consistency in your ball striking, knowing how to correctly shift your weight is key. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker shows Zephyr Melton a helpful drill to learn how to properly shift your weight.

This rhythmic routine will teach you how to correctly shift your weight

If you want to create more power in your swing and greater consistency in your ball striking, knowing how to correctly shift your weight is key. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker shows Zephyr Melton a helpful drill to learn how to properly shift your weight.

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Master’s Champion Bubba Watson is the king of hitting massive hooks and slices, working the ball in any direction he desires. But can he help us do the same thing? Sean Zak finds out.

This rhythmic routine will teach you how to correctly shift your weight

If you want to create more power in your swing and greater consistency in your ball striking, knowing how to correctly shift your weight is key. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker shows Zephyr Melton a helpful drill to learn how to properly shift your weight.

Driving
driver demonstrates angle of attack

Unleash longer drives by mastering this 1 key move

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips explains a move pros use to generate a positive angle of attack off the tee.
Driving
Looking for more driver speed and distance? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares 10 things she learned from the Bomber's Club to help
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How to add clubhead speed in just 3 swings

Want to add some clubhead speed to your arsenal? You can do so with just three swings, says Top 100 Teacher Scott Munroe.
Driving
bryson dechambeau hits a tee shot during round 2 of the 2024 Masters

3 swing keys to help you smoke your driver, according to a top teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Malizia shares three swing keys you can lean on to smoke your driver off the tee.
Driving
bryson dechambeau hits a tee shot during round 2 of the 2024 Masters

Add more power to your golf swing by practicing this key move

TPI co-founder Dr. Greg Rose demonstrates a key move you can use to generate more swing speed and more power.
Driving
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This tweak effortlessly produces more hip turn (& longer drives)

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh shows a simple setup tweak that will help you hit longer drives.
Driving
Kiara Romero hitting fairway wood at the 2025 U.S. Women's Amateur

How the No. 1 women’s amateur in golf generates power

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel breaks down the key swing moves that help amateur sensation Kiara Romero generate so much power.
Driving
Golfer about to hit driver off the tee
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1 simple mental hack to help improve performance off the tee

This study reveals how long you should be standing over the ball and how counting can improve your performance off the tee.
Approach Shots
Collin Morikawa of the United States plays a shot on the fourth hole during the third round of The Sentry 2025 at Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club on January 04, 2025 in Kapalua, Hawaii.

Want to hit your long irons pure? Focus on these 5 keys

GOLFTEC Director of Teaching Quality Josh Troyer explains five swing keys that will help you hit your long irons better.
Approach Shots
johnny wunder hits golf ball at titleist performance institute

How can you generate more spin out of the rough?

Looking to generate more spin with your irons out of the rough? Changing into some of the newest Titleist irons could do the trick.
Approach Shots
golfer in blue shirt is frustrated

Why you can’t stop chunking the golf ball — and how to fix it

GOLFTEC Director of Teaching Quality Josh Troyer explains the big reason golfers chunk the ball — and offers an easy fix.
Approach Shots
colt knost hits a knockdown shot on a golf course

1 key adjustment that makes knockdown shots a breeze

In this edition of Play Smart, Subpar co-host Colt Knost explains a key adjustment you should be making when hitting a knockdown shot.
Approach Shots
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Arnold Palmer explains the secrets for mastering your long irons

Arnold Palmer was one of the greatest shotmakers of all time. Here is his advice on how to master your long irons.
Approach Shots
jon Rahm divot

An easy way to compress the ball and hit your irons longer

Here’s easy method for teaching yourself how to compress shots with your irons, explained by GOLFTEC Director of Teaching Quality Josh Troyer.
Approach Shots
joe hallett demonstrates how to execute swing drill
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Learn to groove your release by doing this drill

Exaggerating your misses is exactly what you need to straighten out your irons for good. Top 100 Teacher Joe Hallett explains how.
Short Game
A golfer works on his chipping at a golf course practice range on a late spring day.

Stop making this takeaway mistake to easily improve your short game

Parker McLachlin — a.k.a. the Short Game Chef — says cleaning up this takeaway mistake will instantly improve your chipping.
Short Game
fred couples hits pitch shot during the masters tournament
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Fred Couples has a simple technique for high, soft-landing wedges

Fred Couples shares the simple secret for hitting a lob wedges that flies high and lands soft on the greens.
Short Game
A golfer works on his chipping at a golf course practice range on a late spring day.
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Use this 5-step plan for improving your chipping around the greens

If you want to chip the ball closer to the hole — and save par more often — try these five easy tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel.
Short Game
Lee Trevino with Parker McLachlin (Punta Mita)

Lee Trevino says this is crucial for solid contact on pitch shots

Lee Trevino explains how proper hand position helps you make clean, consistent contact on wedge shots inside 50 yards.
Short Game
Parker McLachlin explains how to hit a bellied wedge shot.

Why pros love this clever wedge shot around the green

The bellied wedge shot is trusted by many tour pros, but it’s often unknown to the average golfer. Learn how to hit it in four easy steps.
Short Game
scottie scheffler hits a bump-and-run during the 2025 open championship

3 crucial fundamentals for improving your chipping around the greens

Get up-and-down more by following these three crucial short-game fundamentals from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Dickson.
Short Game
Parker McLachlin explains the simple wedge the technique pros rely on.

Copy the simple wedge technique pros rely on

Trouble inside 50 yards? This top teacher reveals the three keys you need to flight your wedges like a pro.
Bunker Shots
Golfer setting up to bunker shot
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The real reason you struggle with bunker shots — and how to fix it

Struggling with fat or thin bunker shots? These four setup adjustments will boost your consistency and help you escape the sand.
Bunker Shots
Parker McLachlin demonstrates how to hit a fried egg bunker shot

How to hit a fried egg bunker shot in 5 easy steps

Use this top teacher’s simple keys to master these tricky greenside bunker shots and give yourself a chance at saving par.
Bunker Shots
parker mclachlin shows zephyr melton how to hit bunker shot

Do you *really* need an open stance for bunker shots?

In this edition of Play Smart, Parker McLachlin — aka the Short Game Chef — explains the proper stance for bunker shots.
Bunker Shots
scottie scheffler hits a bunker shot during the opening round of the 2024 rbc heritage

The simple secret for hitting long shots from greenside bunkers

In this edition of Play Smart, former U.S. Amateur champion Colt Knost explains a simple key for consistent bunker play.
Bunker Shots
rose zhang hits bunker shot during the 2025 evian championship
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5 keys for distance control on shots from a greenside bunker

Follow these five pieces of advice from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel for better distance control on your bunker shots.
Bunker Shots
Golfer hitting out of fairway bunker
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Master fairway bunkers in 5 simple steps

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make the right decision every time and become a more confident, effective bunker player.
Bunker Shots
golf ball buried in sand in bunker

Fried-egg lie? Hitting the hosel can bail you out (seriously!)

In today’s edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh explains why hitting the hosel could help with fried-egg bunker shots.
Putting
golfer in blue shirt is frustrated

Don’t make this critical mistake when practicing your putting

Three-putting is one of the most common ways golfers waste strokes on the course. Here are three drills you can use to cut down on them.
Putting
ben crenshaw reads a putt during the 1985 masters
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Ben Crenshaw’s legendary coach reveals secrets to elite putting

Harvey Penick, the long-time coach of two-time Masters winner Ben Crenshaw, has some advice for those looking to improve their putting.
Putting
This straight putt practice station helps you train your brain to set up square and start the ball on your intended line every time.
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Here’s how to hit every single putt on target

Starting the ball on your intended line is the key to making more putts. Sounds simple, but you have to put in the work. Here’s a drill.
Putting
Lottie Woad lines up a putt using her signature red line.

Lottie Woad’s putting success? She credits a $2 gear change

Lottie Woad says her putting chops might have something to do with a simple change she made with her coach a couple of years ago.
Putting
golfer in white shoes and blue pants hits putt

This putting warm-up will prep you for any putt you’ll face on the course

Dialing in your speed on the greens is crucial for scoring. Here’s a warm-up you can do to make sure you have a feel for the greens.
Putting
Tiger Woods putting release

Steal this Tiger Woods putting secret to make more putts

A top putting coach breaks down the “magic” move in Tiger’s release, and teaches you how to copy it to boost your performance on the green.
Putting
Golfer putting
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Master green speeds with this five-step putting calibration

Learn how to adjust your stroke to new or changing green speeds with this five-step putting calibration, per a top teacher.
Fitness
Marty Jaramillo explaining shoulder exercise.

3 easy exercises every golfer needs to protect their shoulders

Build strong, healthy shoulders with three easy exercises designed to boost performance and keep you pain-free all season long.
Fitness
Pre-Round Warm Up with Marty Jaramillo

Looking for a good golf warm up? These 4 moves will prime your body to swing

Follow along with this simple routine to get your body moving and key muscles firing before you even touch a club.
Fitness
Scottie Scheffler warm-up

I copied Scottie Scheffler’s warm-up routine. Here’s what I learned

I tried the same warm-up routine Scottie Scheffler uses before every round to see how it might help my game. Here’s what I learned.
Fitness
mike carroll demonstrates exercises to get loose before you play golf

Use this 5-minute warm-up to get loose before your next round

Fitness coach Mike Carroll shares five exercises you can use to get loose in a hurry before your next round.
Fitness
motion analysis from proscreen with student next to it
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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.
Fitness
tiger woods stretches before the match 7 in 2022

What are the best golf stretches to do before a round?

What are the best golf stretches to do before your round? A few GOLF Top 100 Teachers share their best tips for getting loose.
Fitness
Will Zalatoris

‘It was see food, eat food’: Pro used this diet to gain ‘20 pounds of muscle’

Pro Will Zalatoris, via a PGA Tour video, said he used this diet to gain “20 pounds of muscle.” “It was see food, eat food,” he said.
Rules
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Rules Guy: A homeowner tossed my wayward ball back to me. What now?

What do you do when someone tosses your ball back to you? Do you have to take a penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
golf balls touching in bunker

Tournament leader faces rare bunker ruling at Sanderson Farms Championship

The game of golf is full of bizarre rules situations, and at the Sanderson Farms Championship, viewers got to see one play out in real time.
Rules
golf ball next to golf hole and flagstick on golf course

Rules Guy: Can ‘volcano’ cups be fixed without penalty?

If you notice that the grass around a golf hole is unnaturally raised, can you tamp it down without penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood at 2025 Ryder Cup

Four-balls vs. foursomes: What’s the difference in the Ryder Cup formats?

Confused about Ryder Cup formats? Learn the difference between four-ball and foursomes for the matches at Bethpage Black.
Rules
Justin Thomas places his ball with preferred lies in effect on the 14th hole after heavy rainfall during the third round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 22, 2024, in Cromwell, Connecticut. (

Rules Guy: With preferred lies, can you leave your club-length marker on the ground while you hit?

If you’re playing preferred lies, is it legal to leave your club-length marker on the ground while you hit? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
hazard with cart path

Rules Guy: Can you remove a penalty-area stake if it’s in your way?

If a penalty-area stake is obstructing your swing, can you move it out of the way? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules
two golf balls collide

Rules Guy: My playing partner’s ball collided with mine before I could mark. Now what?

What do you do if your playing partner gains an advantage by colliding with a ball you intended to mark? Rules Guy has the answer.

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