Play Smart w/ Zephyr Melton

Use this alignment stick drill to help tilt shoulders correctly

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows Zephyr Melton an alignment stick drill to hit your irons further and more effectively.

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rory mcilroy hits a shot during the 2024 bmw championship

Why is spin important in golf? Experts explain

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Short Game
christy longfield stands next to zephyr melton greenside with a flag in the foreground

This intense chipping drill will improve your form under pressure

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Approach Shots
lee trevino hits shot with iron

Lee Trevino says this is the biggest key for hitting solid iron shots

In today’s edition of Play Smart we turn to Lee Trevino as he shares the biggest key for hitting solid shots with your irons.
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Pro golfer bryson decahmbeau uses a rangefinder during the 2023 pga championship

Why using a rangefinder might be *hurting* your game

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we analyze how using a rangefinder incorrectly can be detrimental to your game.
Approach Shots
sergio garcia swings during the 2024 liv boston

Sergio Garcia’s simple advice for fixing an over-the-top swing

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we hear from major champ Sergio Garcia on an easy feel to fix an over-the-top swing.
Putting
rory mcilroy reads a putt during the wells fargo championship

Putting guru says you should read putts from this angle

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we hear from putting coach Ralph Bauer as he explains the best angle to read putts.
Driving
aerial view of the first tee at the 2021 solheim cup at inverness club in toledo, ohio

Even pros get first-tee nerves. Here are 2 strategies they use to conquer them

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we hear from a few Solheim Cup competitors on how they tackle first-tee jitters.
Driving
driver hovers next to golf ball on a tee
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How high should you tee the ball up for maximum distance? We found out

What’s the proper tee height for maximum distance off the tee? Back in 2006, we ran an experiment to find out.
Driving
peter jacobsen swings during the 2004 sbc classic
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Tour winner shares great drill for learning correct weight shift

Maximizing power on your drives starts with proper weight shift. Peter Jacobsen shares a great drill to teach you how.
Driving
hideki matsuyama hits tee shot during the 2024 bmw championship
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7 simple golf-swing adjustments to hit the ball longer off the tee

Everyone wants to add distance to their tee shots. Here are seven easy changes you can make to hit the ball longer.
Driving
pro golfer adam scott hits driver during the 2024 fedex cup playoffs
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Adam Scott’s 5 keys for generating easy power

Create a powerful turn and you’ll blast it past your friends without looking like you’re even trying. Here’s how.
Driving
greg norman hits driver
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Greg Norman’s 3 setup adjustments to add 15 yards to your drives

Back in 1990, Greg Norman shared three easy setup tips that can add 15 yards to your drives. Read up on them here.
Driving
vijay singh hits a driver
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Vijay Singh’s 3 keys for creating easy power with the driver

In this edition of Timeless Tips we look back on Vijay Singh’s breakdown on creating easy power off the tee.
Driving
Pro golfer ben crenshaw hits a driver
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Ben Crenshaw shares his simple keys for hitting more fairways

Ben Crenshaw struggled with hitting fairways when he first got on Tour, then he employed these simple tips.
Instruction
If you're a mid-handicapper looking to improve your ball-striking, GOLF Teacher to Watch Ryan Young says push yourself to try these shots

3 difficult golf shots that every mid-handicapper should be practicing

If you’re a mid-handicapper looking to improve your ball-striking, GOLF Teacher to Watch Ryan Young says push yourself to try these shots.
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If you're wondering how to compress the golf ball, top teacher Jason Birnbaum says to use this easy drill, which provides instant feedback

How to compress your irons? This 2-ball drill is an easy way to start

If you’re wondering how to compress the golf ball, top teacher Jason Birnbaum says to use this easy drill, which provides instant feedback.
Short Game
If you're inconsistent on chip shots, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner says two common errors could be the problem. Here's how to fix them

2 simple chipping flaws are crushing your short game

If you’re inconsistent on chip shots, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner says two common errors could be the problem. Here’s how to fix them.
Short Game
World No. 1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler reveals some short game tips, showing how to hit two different types of wedge shots

Scottie Scheffler shares some short game wizardry to dominate 20- to 30-yard shots

World No. 1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler reveals some short game tips, showing how to hit two different types of wedge shots.
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Pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau watches his tee shot at golf tournament.

Bryson DeChambeau’s at-home tape drill will elevate your ball striking

Two-time major winner Bryson DeChambeau says using this simple at-home tape drill will instantly improve your ball-striking. Here’s how.
Instruction
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke says focusing on these 3 things will improve your golf IQ, make you a better player, and lead to lower scores

3 ways to raise your golf IQ, and lower your scores in the process

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke says focusing on these 3 things will improve your golf IQ, make you a better player, and lead to lower scores.
Approach Shots
PGA player Tony Finau shares his tips for hitting incredible approach shots, focusing on varying distances and different club choices

Tony Finau explains his go-to guide for effective approach shots

PGA Tour player Tony Finau shares his tips for hitting incredible approach shots, focusing on varying distances and different club choices.
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says these 10 tips will help you play smarter and better on those long par-5 holes
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10 ways to master par-5s and start scoring your best, per top teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says these 10 tips will help you play smarter and better on those long par-5 holes.
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher says these common swing movements are costing you. So see his tips to correct the issues
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3 common swing position faults — and how to fix them

These common swing mistakes could be costing you, says GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher. Here’s how to correct them.
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jonathan yarwood demonstrates takeaway drill

I fixed my takeaway with this clever drill. Here’s how it works

If you’re looking to improve the beginning part of your swing, try this drill from Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood.
Putting
golf balls in a golf hole
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A go-to drill to never miss a short putt again

Nothing can boost your confidence like knocking in a testy 4- or 5-footer. But those putts aren’t gimmes. Here’s how to make more of them.
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Trillium Rose demonstrates how to read a lag putt properly
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Struggling to read long putts? Follow these 3 steps

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trillium Rose has a three-step method to help you read long putts and improve your game on the greens.
Driving
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Carbone says using an ordinary car sponge can help generate more power in the golf swing for added distance
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Squeeze out more power with this simple sponge drill

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Carbone says using an ordinary car sponge can help generate more power in the golf swing for added distance.
Short Game
When you struggle in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says the quickest fix is simply making a plan. Here's how
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10 ways to make an expert-level short game plan, per top teacher

When you struggle in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says the quickest fix is simply making a plan. Here’s how.
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Use this alignment stick drill to help tilt shoulders correctly

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows Zephyr Melton an alignment stick drill to hit your irons further and more effectively.

Use this alignment stick drill to help tilt shoulders correctly

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows Zephyr Melton an alignment stick drill to hit your irons further and more effectively.