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PGA Championship contender’s drill for solid contact with wedges
Alex Noren’s simple range drill could be just the thing you need to clean up your contact and dial in your wedges.Latest
Those mud balls at the PGA? Here’s why the pros detest them
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Find the center of your stance for better contact with your irons
You need to do this drill if you want crisper short-game shots
This simple drill helped Sepp Straka at the Truist (and can help you too)
This simple tee-height tip can help salvage a bad driving round
Ben Crenshaw reveals how to get up and down from any bunker lie
Sand conditions vary widely from course to course, and your technique should vary with them. Ben Crenshaw explains how.Hit more fairways with this wisdom from golf’s straightest driver
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Seve Ballesteros was one of the greatest shot-makers of all time. Here are his secrets for hitting different shots with the same club.How to pure your fairway woods, according to a major champion
If you struggle to hit your fairway woods off the deck, heed the advice of four-time major champion Raymond Floyd.Stick your wedges close with these tips from a Masters champ
Looking for some tips on how to hit your wedges closer to the pin? Copy the technique of 2003 Masters champion Mike Weir.Arnold Palmer shares the secrets to hitting pure shot with long irons
Long irons are some of the most difficult clubs in the bag to hit. Arnold Palmer has a few tips that will make hitting them a bit easier.Rory McIlroy’s 5 ‘game-changers’ for improving your ball striking
Rory McIlroy is the latest golfer to complete the career Grand Slam. Here are five tips from the Masters champ for improved ball striking.The 4 keys for pitching off wet lies
A top teacher reveals the setup and swing adjustments you need to make to achieve clean contact from wet lies.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.5 keys for longer, straighter drives
Want to find the fairway more often this season, and even pick up a few yards? These five driving tips can help.5 tips for managing your nerves under pressure on the golf course
Getting nervous on the golf course is a common occurrence. Here are five tips for managing those nerves during your round.How should you determine which tee box to play from?
How should you determine which tee box to play from? A panel of GOLF Top 100 Teachers discuss their tactics.4 keys for hitting your wedges like Rory McIlroy
Hitting your wedges like the pros isn’t easy, but there are still things you can learn. Here’s how to wedge it close like Rory McIlroy.Busting 5 myths about how to generate power in the golf swing
Bernie Najar tackles five of the biggest power myths and give you swing advice that will help your amp up your ball speed this season.Rory McIlroy finally delivered on promise to join Grand Slam legends
Rory McIlroy, the fighter? Why McIlroy’s historic Masters win — and the man himself — are good for the game.Rules Guy: My ball rolled 100 yards backward on a cart path. Can I replace it where it landed?
What do you do if your ball rolls onto a cart path, then backward for 100 yards? Can you replace it where it landed? Rules Guy has the answer.Rules Guy: I hit a ball that was sliced in half by a mower. What now?
What do you do if you hit a ball that you later discover is, in fact, only half a ball? Rules Guy has the answer.Plugged lie in the bunker? Here’s what you should do
If you find your ball plugged in the sand of a greenside bunker, follow these steps from GOLF Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin to escape.The Sazerac, New Orleans’ signature cocktail, is a throwback that still feels fresh
At this week’s Zurich Classic, there’s no better place to have the Big Easy’s signature cocktail than Roosevelt New Orleans’ Sazerac Bar.This major winner’s new interview series is a fresh take on golf, grit and life
Far from standard athlete-branded content, Jennifer Kupcho’s new show invites fans into her world in a way rarely seen in professional golf.Q&A: Michelle Wie West’s latest obsession? Perfecting her tennis game
Former LPGA star and 2014 U.S. Women’s Open champ Michelle Wie West dishes on life after pro golf, her favorite courses, new hobbies and more.
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Those mud balls at the PGA? Here’s why the pros detest them
For this edition of Play Smart, we ran a quick test to see how mud on the golf ball affects the ball flight.Why this common putting strategy is actually the ‘worst advice in golf’
In today’s edition of Play Smart, we look at why aiming to never leave a putt short is actually terrible advice.Improve this key skill if you want to shoot lower scores
In today’s edition of Play Smart, we look at a huge mistake high-handicaps make according to the Arccos annual Driving Distance Report.How Rose Zhang’s simple tempo keys improved my swing
Rose Zhang’s buttery tempo is a model for which all golfers should strive. Here’s how she swings seemingly with such effortlessness.Fascinating video shows why speed is so important for making putts
In this edition of Play Smart, we look at a video that shows how much speed can affect the line on your putts.Why proper ball position is so important in the golf swing
In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield explains the importance of consistent ball position.This major winner’s swing thought can cure your early extension
In today’s edition of Play Smart, we take a look at a key move in Justin Rose’s swing that can cure your early extension.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.Golf’s best twins taught me 10 lessons in an hour — here they are
Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard, the top twins in golf, are big-hitting, trash-talking Ryder Cup hopefuls. Here are 10 things they taught me.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.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.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.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.Improve this key skill if you want to shoot lower scores
In today’s edition of Play Smart, we look at a huge mistake high-handicaps make according to the Arccos annual Driving Distance Report.5 keys for longer, straighter drives
Want to find the fairway more often this season, and even pick up a few yards? These five driving tips can help.How Rose Zhang’s simple tempo keys improved my swing
Rose Zhang’s buttery tempo is a model for which all golfers should strive. Here’s how she swings seemingly with such effortlessness.How far golfers actually hit their drives, according to data
Arccos recently released their annual Driving Distance Report — and most amateurs hit the ball much shorter than you might’ve thought.Hit more fairways with this wisdom from golf’s straightest driver
Calvin Peete is one of the most accurate drivers in the history of golf. Here are some tips he shared on hitting straighter drives.Hit your longest drives ever with these tips from a major champion
Looking to add some yards to your drives this season? Try these easy-to-implement swing tweaks from 2019 U.S. Open champ Gary Woodland.Develop your fairway-finder drive with this easy range drill
Want to hit more fairways? This simple drill will boost your performance off the tee and help you find the short grass more often.Those mud balls at the PGA? Here’s why the pros detest them
For this edition of Play Smart, we ran a quick test to see how mud on the golf ball affects the ball flight.The 4 keys for pitching off wet lies
A top teacher reveals the setup and swing adjustments you need to make to achieve clean contact from wet lies.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.Justin Thomas’ favorite ball-striking drill for flushing your irons
In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at Justin Thomas’ favorite ball-striking drill and how it can help you hit better iron shots.How to pure your fairway woods, according to a major champion
If you struggle to hit your fairway woods off the deck, heed the advice of four-time major champion Raymond Floyd.2 swing keys that helped me flush my fairway woods again
Want to flush your fairway woods? These simple adjustments boosted my confidence and contact on these crucial scoring shots.This ‘hallmark’ of elite ball strikers is absent in high handicappers
In this edition of Play Smart, we look at a key trait elite ball strikers share that high handicappers struggle with.Ben Crenshaw reveals how to get up and down from any bunker lie
Sand conditions vary widely from course to course, and your technique should vary with them. Ben Crenshaw explains how.Plugged lie in the bunker? Here’s what you should do
If you find your ball plugged in the sand of a greenside bunker, follow these steps from GOLF Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin to escape.How a simple grip change can fix your bunker shots
Struggling from the sand? This short-game guru says a simple grip adjustment can help improve your control and consistency from the bunker.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.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.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.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.Why this common putting strategy is actually the ‘worst advice in golf’
In today’s edition of Play Smart, we look at why aiming to never leave a putt short is actually terrible advice.Fascinating video shows why speed is so important for making putts
In this edition of Play Smart, we look at a video that shows how much speed can affect the line on your putts.The putting trick pros swear by to read grain on Bermuda greens
Learn how to read the grain on Bermuda greens using this pro-trusted trick and start making more putts this season.Make more putts using this tour-trusted alignment hack
A GOLF Top 100 Teacher explains how you can use this alignment hack to double-check your aim and make more putts.This ‘simple but brilliant’ advice will make you a better lag putter
In this edition of Ply Smart, Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips gives a bit of putting advice that Phil Mickelson called “simple but brilliant.”Is an ill-fit putter wrecking your stroke? Here’s how to know
A putter that fits enhances three critical aspects of your setup: hip orientation, hand and shoulder relationship and eye position.All great putters do this 1 thing over the ball, says top instructor
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips explains a setup trick that he sees great putters use.This genius use of stroke-and-distance rule has been viewed 2.4 million times
In a recent Instagram post, the USGA explained a clever use of golf’s rulebook that could help save you strokes.Rules Guy: My ball rolled 100 yards backward on a cart path. Can I replace it where it landed?
What do you do if your ball rolls onto a cart path, then backward for 100 yards? Can you replace it where it landed? Rules Guy has the answer.Rules Guy: I hit a ball that was sliced in half by a mower. What now?
What do you do if you hit a ball that you later discover is, in fact, only half a ball? Rules Guy has the answer.Foursomes vs. four-ball: What’s the difference?
Foursomes and four-ball are some of the most common team formats in golf. But what’s the difference between the two? We’ve got you covered.Rules Guy: Is it against the rules to use a weighted club?
If you like to keep a weighted club in your bag for training purposes, is it legal to actually hit a shot with it? Rules Guy has the answer.Rules Guy: My ball landed in a water hazard .. on an alligator. What now ?!
What do you do if you find your ball in a hazard resting on the tail of an alligator (or some other creature)? Rules Guy has the answer.Rules Guy: Is it a penalty if you give the wrong information about which stroke you’re on?
If you give the wrong information about which stroke you’re on, do you have to take a penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.You need to do this drill if you want crisper short-game shots
Use this “pause drill” from GOLF Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin so you can hit more consistent shots around the greens.Pro gets into major with insanely clutch bump-and-run. Here’s how he did it
Ryan Fox holed out from just off the green in Myrtle Beach to secure his first PGA Tour win. Here’s how he pulled off the shot.The ‘biggest key’ for getting up and down when short-sided
When you find yourself short-sided to a tucked pin, you need to know how to hit a pitch shot that lands softly on the green.4 keys for hitting your wedges like Rory McIlroy
Hitting your wedges like the pros isn’t easy, but there are still things you can learn. Here’s how to wedge it close like Rory McIlroy.How to boost your consistency and control from greenside rough
Struggling from greenside rough? A top teacher reveals how this simple swing key can increase your contact and control.Stick your wedges close with these tips from a Masters champ
Looking for some tips on how to hit your wedges closer to the pin? Copy the technique of 2003 Masters champion Mike Weir.Use this technique to easily hit a wedge when your ball is in a divot
If you find your ball in a divot, don’t sweat it. Just use this simple technique from the Short Game Chef, Parker McLachlin.Latest in Instruction
Those mud balls at the PGA? Here’s why the pros detest them
Why this common putting strategy is actually the ‘worst advice in golf’
The 4 keys for pitching off wet lies
The nerdy tech behind Bryson DeChambeau’s resurgence
Find the center of your stance for better contact with your irons
You need to do this drill if you want crisper short-game shots
