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Golfer using the Why Golf Alignment Mirror — Insiders Only
The key to faster improvement? A feedback loop — this tool can help
A feedback loop is essential for improvement. This training aid can help you master your setup and shoot lower scores. By: Tim Cooke, Top 100 Teacher September 19, 2025

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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. By: Zephyr Melton September 10, 2025

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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. By: Zephyr Melton August 18, 2025

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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. By: Zephyr Melton August 11, 2025

jack nicklaus swings an iron during the 1983 open championship — Insiders Only
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. By: Zephyr Melton August 4, 2025

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Should you be *trying* to swing the golf club hard? Read this
Some of the game’s best players advocate using a big, powerful swing. Should amateurs do the same? Find out in this edition of Timeless Tips. By: Zephyr Melton July 25, 2025

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Seve Ballesteros reveals 4 keys for smashing longer drives
Seve Ballesteros was known for his short-game wizardry, but he was plenty long off the tee as well. Here are his four keys for hitting bombs. By: Zephyr Melton July 14, 2025

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Seve Ballesteros’ easy tips for more control with your driver
Back in the mid-80s, Seve Ballesteros shared with GOLF Magazine how he shortened his swing to get more control off the tee. By: Zephyr Melton July 7, 2025

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. By: Ed Oldham, with Zephyr Melton September 16, 2025

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 — Insiders Only
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. By: Scott Munroe, Top 100 Teacher September 14, 2025

billy horschel turns his hat backward — 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. By: Jason Birnbaum, Top 100 Teacher September 13, 2025

cheryl anderson demonstrates how to properly tilt your spine at address — Bomb long drives and hit crisp chips with this key setup tweak
Properly tilting your spine at address is key for both long drives and crisp chips. Here’s how to do it the correct way. By: Cheryl Anderson, Top 100 Teacher September 13, 2025

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5 ways to get the most out of hitting your hybrids
If you are looking to hit your hybrids better than ever before, take this advice from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel. By: Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 Teacher September 13, 2025

Hideki Matsuyama plays a shot at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. — How adding a pause in your backswing improves your ball striking
Is a little pause at the top of your backswing the ticket to improved ball striking? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke explains. By: Tim Cooke, with Zephyr Melton September 9, 2025

A golfer works on his chipping at a golf course practice range on a late spring day. — Insiders Only
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. By: Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 Teacher September 8, 2025

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. By: Dylan Dethier September 21, 2025

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. By: Michael Corcoran September 20, 2025

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. By: Josh Sens September 19, 2025

golfer sleeps in a hammock / bethpage state park sign in front of dark parking lot — 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. By: Zephyr Melton September 17, 2025

Matt Snowdon with his teacher Bernie Najar. — Insiders Only
Why competitive opportunities matter for this golfer with multiple disabilities
Matt Snowdon has multiple disabilities, carries a 4.7 handicap index, and is always on the hunt for more competitive playing opportunities. By: Abby Snowdon September 1, 2025

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. By: Zephyr Melton September 10, 2025

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. By: Zephyr Melton September 3, 2025

golf instructor demonstrates technique for student — 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. By: Zephyr Melton August 27, 2025

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. By: Zephyr Melton August 21, 2025

golfer turns hips back with alignment stick through the belt loops — 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. By: Zephyr Melton August 13, 2025

justin rose swings golf club during 2025 open championship — Justin Rose uses this unique feel to generate speed in his swing
In this edition of Play Smart, we explain the unique feel Justin Rose uses in his swing to create clubhead speed. By: Zephyr Melton August 11, 2025

parker mclachlin watches zephyr melton hit chip shots — How an elite short-game coach fixed my chipping in just 5 minutes
In this edition of Play Smart, we look at how Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, fixed Zephyr Melton’s chipping in five minutes. By: Zephyr Melton August 6, 2025

joe plecker demonstrates how to find the center of your stance — Insiders Only
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

golfer hits shot out of fairway bunker — Insiders Only
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

golfer hits shot from bunker with sun shining through the trees in background — Insiders Only
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, GOLF Teacher to Watch 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

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

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. August 19, 2025

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.” By: Dylan Dethier August 16, 2025

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. By: Maddi MacClurg July 16, 2025

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. By: Dylan Dethier July 9, 2025

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. By: Josh Berhow April 4, 2025

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. By: Dylan Dethier April 2, 2025

Latest Instruction Videos

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.

2 simple tips for creating ball-first contact with your irons

Teaching professional Kelan McDonagh shows Zephyr Melton how focusing on your grip and stance can help if you’re struggling to make ball-first contact.

Sneaking Onto Bethpage | Keegan Bradley’s Remarkable Ryder Cup Redemption

The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black means a lot of things to a lot of people — but perhaps nobody more than U.S. captain Keegan Bradley. The Ryder Cup has always meant something extra to him. Bethpage has, too. When he first played Bethpage Black he was a scrappy college kid from a small Vermont town with a chip on his shoulder sneaking onto a closed course. So when he returns as the leader of the best Americans in the world, it’ll mean something special. This is his story.

Crazy hooks and slices with Bubba Watson | Pros Teaching Joes

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.

2 simple tips for creating ball-first contact with your irons

Teaching professional Kelan McDonagh shows Zephyr Melton how focusing on your grip and stance can help if you’re struggling to make ball-first contact.