Play Smart w/ Zephyr Melton

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.

Instruction
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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.
Instruction
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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.
Driving
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.
Instruction
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.
Short Game
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.
Short Game
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.
Short Game
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.
Driving
pro golfer jack nicklaus watches his ball after hitting a drive
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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.
Putting
ben crenshaw hits putt at augusta national during the 2015 masters
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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.
Putting
johnny miller hits putt at augusta national
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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.
Driving
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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.
Approach Shots
ernie els swings during the 2024 dominion energy charity classic
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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.
Short Game
seve ballesteros hits a pitch shot in front of a crowd of people
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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.
Putting
ben crenshaw hits a lag putt during a practice round at the 2012 masters
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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.
Instruction
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.
Short Game
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger explains why cross-handed chipping can be a better way to control your wedges in the short game

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.
Approach Shots
Struggling with downhill lies? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Shawn Callahan shares his tips to master them and avoid blow up holes during a round

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.
Instruction
To help three of his students rotate and better transfer their weight, GOLF Top 100 teacher Tony Ruggiero used these easy tips

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.
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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.
Fitness
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.
Short Game
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

Can’t stop chunking it around elevated greens? Use this go-to guide

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.
Instruction
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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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.
Short Game
tiger woods practice chipping at the open championship
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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.
Approach Shots
brech spradley demonstrates ball-striking drill
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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.
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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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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.
Instruction
PGA Tour pro watches drive during event.
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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.
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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
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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.
Putting
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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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.
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