Play Smart
This common takeaway mistake kills your swing. Here’s how to fix it
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF.com editor Zephyr Melton breaks down a common takeaway swing fault — and how to fix it.
All good golfers have this swing trait in common
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker explains the proper sequencing during the golf swing.
Instantly increase your swing speed by doing this during the backswing
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF.com editor Zephyr Melton explains a move during the backswing that helped him add swing speed.
The best tip I’ve ever received to boost swing speed
During a speed training session with GOLF Top 100 Teacher Bernie Najar, I got a tip that made adding swing speed easy.
Why it’s important to adjust your driver to match your swing
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF.com gear editor Jake Morrow shows game-improvement editor Zephyr Melton how to adjust his driver.
Want more crisp iron shots? Try this forward shaft lean trick
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jeff Smith explains an easy trick that will help produce more forward shaft lean.
Fascinating video shows how wind affects your putts on the greens
In this edition of Play Smart, we look at a video from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Chris McCormick showing the role wind plays on putts.
Justin Rose has 4 tips to help you make more birdies
Justin Rose is like a fine wine — he only gets better with age. Here are four tips from the 45-year-old you can lean on to make more birdies.
How Fred Couples swings fast while looking so smooth
Fred Couples’ swing may look smooth, but it generates tons of power. Here’s how he does it — and what you can learn.
Bobby Jones explains the simple secret to his smooth swing
Bobby Jones believed the key to a rhythmic golf swing was understanding how to “swing the clubhead.” Here’s how to do it.
Anthony Kim’s 3 tips for hitting your driver straighter than ever
In a 2008 issue of GOLF Magazine, Anthony Kim shared three of his best tips for splitting the fairway with driver.
Fred Couples’ 5 keys for laser-like accuracy with your irons
Fred Couples has one of the smoothest swings in golf. Here are his five keys for knocking your irons stiff — and making more birdies.
Justin Rose’s 4 keys for playing your best golf under pressure
Justin Rose is as clutch as they come. Here are four keys you can copy from him to perform your best under pressure.
Want to become a better ball striker? Follow the advice of a major champ
Three-time major winner Julius Boros said that the key to solid ball striking was to focus on turning — not swaying — in the backswing.
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.
How to teach yourself the perfect impact position with your irons
GOLF Teacher to Watch Jake Thurm has a great drill you can use to feel the perfect impact position with your irons and wedges.
How to hit Gary Woodland’s signature stinger with 2 simple moves
Gary Woodland breaks down his signature stinger shot into simple keys to help you master this low, penetrating shot.
5 setup adjustments you need to make when hitting from a bad lie
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel explains five key setup adjustments you should make next time you encounter a bad lie.
How using a split grip can help you hit straighter drives
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Hallett explains how using a split grip when you make your practice swings can help you hit straighter drives.
Practice these 3 crucial skills for guaranteed lower scores
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tom Patri explains the three most important skills for shooting lower scores — and how to practice them.
Utilizing this backswing feel will help you hit more powerful irons
Use this backswing feel from GOLF Top 100 Teacher V.J. Trolio to generate more powerful strikes with your irons.
Need a lift from the sand? Try this can’t-miss bunker drill
The reason a lot of rec players can’t escape bunkers is because they’re too ball-focused. The goal: Get sand-focused. Try this.
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