Play Smart w/ Zephyr Melton

What is the correct ball position for each club

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger explains and shows GOLF’s Zephyr Melton the correct ball position for each club in order to hit the ball better.

Driving
golfer points to golf ball on the ground next to a tee

Use this hack to ensure a perfect tee height when hitting driver

In today’s edition of Play Smart, five-time LET winner Emily Kristine Pedersen shows us a trick she uses to ensure a perfect tee height.
Instruction
scottie scheffler hits balls on the range at the 2025 pga championship while randy smith watches

The best advice Scottie Scheffler ever received — and why it works

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we hear key piece of advice Scottie Scheffler’s coach Randy Smith gave the three-time major winner.
Approach Shots
golfer swings golf club / golf ball with mud on one side

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.
Putting
a golfer in a blue shirt crouches down to read a putt on a green

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.
Driving
jordan spieth points to the right during the 2014 ryder cup

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.
Driving
Smooth out your swing with Rose Zhang’s tempo keys

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.
Putting
man demonstrates how putts of different speed break differently

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.
Approach Shots
johnny miller hits a tee shot during the masters
Insiders Only

Johnny Miller’s simple crash course for ball-striking excellence

Johnny Miller offers his insights on hitting all different types of shot shapes in this edition of Timeless Tips.
Bunker Shots
ben crenshaw hits bunker shot during the 1997 masters tournament
Insiders Only

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.
Driving
calvin peete hits a drive while a crowd watches
Insiders Only

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.
Instruction
seve ballesteros swings during the 1983 open championship
Insiders Only

Seve Ballesteros said ‘any player’ should know these 6 shots

Seve Ballesteros was one of the greatest shot-makers of all time. Here are his secrets for hitting different shots with the same club.
Approach Shots
raymond floyd swings during the 1979 masters tournament
Insiders Only

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.
Short Game
mike weir swings a wedge
Insiders Only

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.
Approach Shots
arnold palmer swings golf club
Insiders Only

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.
Approach Shots
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.
Instruction
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.
Bunker Shots
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.
Fitness
motion analysis from proscreen with student next to it
Insiders Only

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.
Instruction
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.
Instruction
golfer in yellow shirts celebrates on green
Insiders Only

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.
Driving
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.
Instruction
GOLF's Top 100 Teachers in America

Calling all instructors: Apply to be a GOLF Top 100 Teacher in America!

GOLF Magazine is currently accepting applications for our next crop of Top 100 Teachers in America. Apply today!
Approach Shots
Max Homa pitching from a wet lie

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.
Approach Shots
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.
Driving
5 keys for longer, straighter drives
Insiders Only

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.
Instruction
rory mcilroy stares into the distance during the 2025 masters tournament
Insiders Only

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.
Instruction
A man tees off on a golf course

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.
Short Game
rory mcilroy hits a wedge during the 2025 masters tournament
Insiders Only

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.
insidegolf promo

Join InsideGOLF today!

GOLF.com’s membership program is one of the game’s best values. For only $39.99/year, you’ll get access to exclusive content and also a host of discounts and promotions, including…

  • Dozen Srixon Z-STAR XV Golf Balls (+$45 retail value)
  • $20 Instant Credit at Fairway Jockey
  • One Year (8 issues) of Golf Magazine (+$79 Newsstand value) – U.S. members Only
  • +600 Issue Golf Magazine Digital Archive (1959-Present)
  • Bucket-List golf trips and experiences
  • FREE True Spec Fitting with any club purchase
  • $100 OFF qualified purchases at Miura and Fairway Jockey
  • 50% OFF new Golf Logix App/membership
  • Plus so much more!
learn more

Latest Instruction Videos

Masters Secrets: 7 Major Champs Reveal Augusta National Prep

As golf fans we LOVE talking about the Masters. We LOVE talking about Augusta National. But guess what: Top pros do, too. We’ve noticed while filming episodes of Warming Up that everyone lights up when the Masters comes up.

This tip will help your warmups be more effective and enhance your range practice

Bridges Cup competitor Jonathan Bale shows golf analyst and coach Simon Holmes a great stretch to do before warming up on the range. He also explains what you should be doing before you arrive to the course for the most effective warmup.

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.

What is the correct ball position for each club

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger explains and shows GOLF’s Zephyr Melton the correct ball position for each club in order to hit the ball better.

What is the correct ball position for each club

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger explains and shows GOLF’s Zephyr Melton the correct ball position for each club in order to hit the ball better.