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Putting backspin on the golf ball is a fun skill, but it’s tough. So PGA pro Will Zalatoris gives his tips on executing it to perfection.
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Nick Dimengo
November 24, 2024
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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.
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Zephyr Melton
November 18, 2024
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You can use any style you want with a putter in your hand, but you must follow these five rules, says Ben Crenshaw.
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Zephyr Melton
November 11, 2024
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Johnny Miller is best known for his elite ball striking, but his clever putting tip will have you dialed in on the greens.
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Zephyr Melton
November 4, 2024
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In this edition of Timeless Tips, 20 former pros share their simplest tips for hitting the ball farther off the tee.
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Zephyr Melton
October 28, 2024
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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.
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Zephyr Melton
October 21, 2024
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Hitting solid pitch shots is easier than you think. All you need to do is listen to this advice from Seve Ballesteros.
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Zephyr Melton
October 14, 2024
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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.
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Zephyr Melton
October 7, 2024
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GOLF Teacher to Watch Devan Bonebrake shares a simple tip to help improve your ball-striking by correcting your tempo and release.
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Nick Dimengo
November 18, 2024
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Looking to sharpen up your short-game skills this offseason? Start with this simple chipping drill from Top 100 Teacher Jeff Warne.
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Jeff Warne, Top 100 Teacher
November 17, 2024
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brech Spradley has a simple drill that will teach you to pure your irons better than ever.
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Brech Spradley, Top 100 Teacher
November 16, 2024
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says using these 10 tips can help improve your course management and lead to lower scores.
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Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 Teacher
November 16, 2024
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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.
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Dom DiJulia, Top 100 Teacher
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Nick Dimengo
November 14, 2024
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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.
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Nick Dimengo
November 11, 2024
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In order to dial in your putting and start lowering your scores, follow this practice plan from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel.
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Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 Teacher
November 9, 2024
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Looking to sharpen up your short-game skills this offseason? Start with this simple chipping drill from Top 100 Teacher Jeff Warne.
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Jeff Warne, Top 100 Teacher
November 17, 2024
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brech Spradley has a simple drill that will teach you to pure your irons better than ever.
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Brech Spradley, Top 100 Teacher
November 16, 2024
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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The Hootie & the Blowfish frontman has played something like 70 of our Top 100 Courses in the World. Seriously.
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Jack Hirsh
November 15, 2024
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Golf course architects tend to get around. But few get around like David McLay Kidd, the rare designer who pilots his own plane.
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Josh Sens
November 15, 2024
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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
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
Play Smart
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In today’s edition of Play Smart, elite mid-amateur golfer Jonathan Bale explains how to use a piece of string as a training aid.
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Zephyr Melton
November 21, 2024
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.
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Zephyr Melton
November 14, 2024
In this edition of Play Smart, we explain an easy feel that will help you create the proper forces that create power.
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Zephyr Melton
November 13, 2024
In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at Arccos’ Driver Distance Report to see how far golfers hit their drivers.
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Zephyr Melton
November 7, 2024
In today’s edition of Play Smart, we detail how Rory McIlroy’s unorthodox practice methods can benefit your swing.
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Zephyr Melton
November 6, 2024
In this edition of Play Smart, Phil Mickelson shares a simple tip to help you become more skilled around the greens.
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Zephyr Melton
November 4, 2024
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows us how to shape pitch shots to reach tucked hole locations.
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Zephyr Melton
October 30, 2024
There’s a big debate over being steep vs. shallow in the short game. What’s best for the average player? I tried to find out.
By:
Nick Dimengo
November 22, 2024
GOLF Teacher to Watch Matt Henderson shares his best tips to translate any speed-training gains from the driving range to the golf course.
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Matt Henderson, GOLF Teacher to Watch
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Nick Dimengo
November 21, 2024
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
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Jason Baile, Top 100 Teacher
November 20, 2024
GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo used this ‘Simon Says’ drill with former pro Veronica Felibert, instilling confidence during practice.
By:
Nick Dimengo
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Jamie Mulligan
November 20, 2024
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger explains why cross-handed chipping can be a better way to control your wedges in the short game.
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Joey Wuertemberger, Top 100 Teacher
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Nick Dimengo
November 18, 2024
Struggling with downhill lies? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Shawn Callahan shares his tips to master them and avoid blow up holes during a round.
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Shawn Callahan, Top 100 Teacher
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Nick Dimengo
November 16, 2024
To help three of his students rotate and better transfer their weight, GOLF Top 100 teacher Tony Ruggiero used these easy tips.
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Tony Ruggiero, Top 100 Teacher
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Nick Dimengo
November 14, 2024
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 shares a bit of entertaining pro-am advice for all amateur golfers.
By:
Nick Dimengo
July 11, 2024
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
In the latest episode of Warming Up, two-time U.S. Open winner Bryson DeChambeau shared his secrets.
By:
Zephyr Melton
July 4, 2024
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.
By:
Nick Dimengo
June 26, 2024
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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Two different ways to hit a flop around the greens
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Jake Hutt’s green reading tips for more accurate putts
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Jake Hutt’s full swing wedge tips
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How to read grain on Bermuda greens, according to a top teacher
Jake Hutt explains how to avoid chunk shots
How to manipulate shot shape by changing your ball position
Jake Hutt’s tips for hitting out of greenside bunkers
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Commit to your process and watch your scores plummet
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A dummy’s guide to avoiding trouble on approach shots
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Top 100 Teacher explains how to gain distance off the tee with clubhead placement
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GOLF Teacher to Watch Matt Henderson shares his best tips to translate any speed-training gains from the driving range to the golf course.
By:
Matt Henderson, GOLF Teacher to Watch
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Nick Dimengo
November 21, 2024
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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
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
Every golfer wants more clubhead speed, so top teacher Brendon Elliott shares three unique ways to get it with some easy at-home drills.
By:
Brendon R. Elliott, PGA Golf Professional
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Nick Dimengo
November 6, 2024
Everyone wants to hit longer drives off the tee, and with this advice from Rory McIlroy, you can. Here’s how.
By:
Zephyr Melton
October 31, 2024
Four-time Champions Tour winner Esteban Toledo gives an easy fix to improve your drives, leading to straighter and farther results.
By:
Nick Dimengo
October 29, 2024
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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
Putting backspin on the golf ball is a fun skill, but it’s tough. So PGA pro Will Zalatoris gives his tips on executing it to perfection.
By:
Nick Dimengo
November 24, 2024
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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
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
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Nick Dimengo
November 16, 2024
PGA Tour winner Will Zalatoris shares how more amateurs can dial in their distances on approach shots from 100 yards and in.
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Nick Dimengo
November 7, 2024
Xander Schauffele has a simple trick for double checking to make sure your clubface is always square at address.
By:
Zephyr Melton
October 24, 2024
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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
Want to boost your contact and consistency? Use this simple drill from Rick Smith to practice getting in “Position A.”
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Maddi MacClurg
October 8, 2024
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Looking to generate tons of spin on your shots from the sand? Try this technique from short-game guru Parker McLachlin.
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Parker McLachlin, GOLF Teacher to Watch
November 3, 2024
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg shares his tips for one of golf’s most daunting challenges: 100-yard bunker shots.
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Nick Dimengo
October 29, 2024
2-time major champ and current LIV golfer Martin Kaymer gives some tips for hitting a chunk and run shot from a bunker.
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Nick Dimengo
October 26, 2024
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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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Kellie Stenzel, Top 100 Teacher
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Nick Dimengo
October 19, 2024
2005 U.S. Open champion Michael Campbell shares his most important setup tips for more success when hitting from greenside bunkers.
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Nick Dimengo
October 15, 2024
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Maddi MacClurg
October 5, 2024
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Here’s GOLF Top 100 Teacher James Sieckmann’s advice for hitting bunker shots off of both firm and soft sand.
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Nick Dimengo
September 18, 2024
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Zephyr Melton
November 11, 2024
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November 9, 2024
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Nick Dimengo
November 5, 2024
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Johnny Miller is best known for his elite ball striking, but his clever putting tip will have you dialed in on the greens.
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Zephyr Melton
November 4, 2024
2-time major champion Bryson DeChambeau describes an easy drill to use your feet to develop better putting speed control.
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Nick Dimengo
November 3, 2024
Do you use a line on the golf ball for putting? GOLF Teacher to Watch Todd Casabella suggests ditching it for this method instead.
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Todd Casabella, GOLF Teacher to Watch
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Nick Dimengo
November 1, 2024
Earlier this summer, I suffered through a brief (and interminable) bout of dismal putting. This easy fix got me out of it.
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James Colgan
October 26, 2024
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November 19, 2024
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November 12, 2024
When playing winter rules, is it permissible to place your ball on top of loose impediments? Rules Guy has the answer.
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Rules Guy
November 5, 2024
If you mark your ball on the green, is it permissible for your caddie to replace it for you? Rules Guy has the answer.
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October 29, 2024
After picking up your ball mark on the green, is it permissible to touch your ball without re-marking? Rules Guy has the answer.
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October 22, 2024
What do you do if you find your ball wedged against a bunker rake, and moving the rake would move the ball? Rules Guy has the answer.
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Rules Guy
October 15, 2024
If an OB stake is hindering your swing, is it permissible to move it without penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.
By:
Rules Guy
October 8, 2024
There’s a big debate over being steep vs. shallow in the short game. What’s best for the average player? I tried to find out.
By:
Nick Dimengo
November 22, 2024
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
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Nick Dimengo
November 18, 2024
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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
Chunking wedges is a common issue for amateurs, so GOLF Top 100 Teacher Doug Spencer says this go-to guide can help eliminate the problem.
By:
Doug Spencer, Top 100 Teacher
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Nick Dimengo
November 11, 2024
When you need a refresher in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Cameron McCormick offers up these easy cheat codes.
By:
Nick Dimengo
November 8, 2024
Need help hitting a flop to a tucked pin? This advice from Rickie Fowler will bolster your short-game repertoire.
By:
Nick Dimengo
November 4, 2024
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