Play Smart w/ Zephyr Melton

Here’s how different grass impacts a shot and how to maximize practice around the green

Prior to the 2024 Bridges Cup, competitor Drew Stoltz talks through what he looks for while he practices around the green. He discusses how long and short grass impacts a shot and why it’s important to practice from both areas.

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cameron smith reads a putt during the 2022 players championship

A clever trick to determine which way your putts break

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Andrew Rice shares a clever trick for reading greens.
Short Game
drew stoltz hits chip shots from long and short grass

Learn how to chip from different grass types by doing this

In today’s edition of Play Smart, elite mid-amateur Drew Stoltz explains how he prepares for chipping from different types of grasses.
Driving
justin thomas hits a driver

How to use the ground to create power, explained in 60 seconds

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Blackburn explains how the best players in the world use the ground to create power.
Driving
jonathan yarwood demonstrates drill

Increase your attack angle to hit longer drives. Here’s how

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains a great feel to increase your attack angle with the driver.
Instruction
golf ball on ground with piece of string running perpendicular to it

Fix your aim and alignment with this common household item

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.
Instruction
golfer sets up to ball with launch monitor next to them

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
player practices sequencing feel

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.
Instruction
geoff ogilvy swings during the 2024 australian pga championship
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Major winner explains how to easily shave 5 strokes off your handicap

You can easily shave five strokes per round off your scorecard if you do a few simple things, says former U.S. Open champ Geoff Ogilvy.
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
golf ball teed up with driver behind it
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20 pro-approved power tips to hit the ball farther

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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
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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
What are the important keys for lag-putting from long distances? 6-time PGA Tour winner Viktor Hovland breaks down his approach

Viktor Hovland’s 1 simple tip for lag putting

What are the important keys for lag putting from long distances? Six-time PGA Tour winner Viktor Hovland breaks down his approach.
Fitness
A top amateur golfer, Jonathan Bale, describes the most-trusted warm up routine that he uses prior to teeing off for each round

This warm-up routine will get you golf-ready before the first tee

Top amateur golfer Jonathan Bale explains the trusted warm-up routine he uses before arriving on the first tee.
Driving
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood gives his best tips to help amateurs generate more power in order to bomb their drives

Powerboost your drives by doing this, says top teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood gives his best tips to help amateurs generate more power in order to bomb their drives.
Instruction
In this fun 2-ball challenge, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg fixes some common mistakes that many amateurs make on a par-3 holes

These simple adjustments helped me nearly ace a tricky par-3

In this fun two-ball challenge, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg fixes some common mistakes that many amateurs make on par-3 holes.
Short Game
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

As an average player, is steep or shallow better? I did a deep-dive to find out

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.
Driving
GOLF Teacher to Watch Matt Henderson shares his best tips to translate any speed-training gains from the driving range to the golf course

A go-to guide for translating speed-training gains to the golf course

GOLF Teacher to Watch Matt Henderson shares his best tips to translate any speed-training gains from the driving range to the golf course.
Instruction
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

How a baseball and glove can help you master the perfect takeaway

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.
Driving
golfer in red shirt swings driver
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Peter Kostis has ‘controversial’ opinion on where power *really* comes from

Do you really need to use your lower body to generate power? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Lifetime Member Peter Kostis doesn’t think so.
Instruction
Parker McLachlin goes through a bunker demonstration during GOLF's Top 100 Teachers Summit at Cabot Citrus Farms in Brooksville, Fla., on Tuesday.

10 things I learned spending 2 days with golf’s top instructors

There’s a lot to learn at GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers Summit. Here are 10 things still fresh off the top of my head.
Instruction
Golfer hitting a pitch shot
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10 things to know to pitch with precision, according to Top 100 Teacher

If you want to become a great pitcher, all you need are a few keys. This is everything you need to know to execute these shots like a pro. 
Instruction
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10 keys for getting the most out of your golf lessons

If you want to get the most out of your lessons with a swing coach, follow these 10 keys from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel.
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Frustrated golfer
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10 things that will help you bounce back from a bad round

Use these handy keys from a Top 100 Teacher the next time you find yourself struggling to recover during a bad round.
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.
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Prior to the 2024 Bridges Cup, competitor Drew Stoltz talks through what he looks for while he practices around the green. He discusses how long and short grass impacts a shot and why it’s important to practice from both areas.