Play Smart w/ Zephyr Melton

Top 100 Teacher shares psychological drill to help with putting

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows Zephyr Melton a helpful putting drill to help visualize and make more putts.

Putting
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This Tour-proven drill will dramatically improve your putting

In today’s edition of Play Smart GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood demonstrates a putting drill that makes the hole feel bigger.
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Golf Hall of Famer fred couples swings during the 2011 northern trust open

Fred Couples explains his key for generating effortless power

In today’s edition of Play Smart we hear from 15-time PGA Tour winner Fred Couples as he details the keys for his smooth swing.
Fitness
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How to stay fit as you age, according to Bernhard Langer

In today’s edition of Play Smart, two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer shares his secrets for staying fit as you age.
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jonathan yarwood shows zephyr melton how to sequence his swing

Train yourself to gain speed (and hit more solid shots!) by doing this

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains how to use alignment sticks to help you hit the ball better.
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pro golfer xander schauffele hits tee shot during the 2024 presidents cup

Xander Schauffele uses this unconventional technique to promote solid contact

In today’s edition of Play Smart, Xander Schauffele explains how grunting at impact promotes solid contact in his swing.
Instruction
jonathan yarwood demonstrates key move in golf swing

This key move is in all good golf swings. Here’s how it works

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood demonstrates the key move that’s in all good golf swings.
Instruction
rory mcilroy hits a shot during the 2024 bmw championship

Why is spin important in golf? Experts explain

In this edition of Play Smart experts from Titleist explain the reason for spin and why it’s so important for your game.
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.
Driving
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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.
Bunker Shots
2005 U.S. Open champion Michael Campbell shares his most important setup tips for more success when hitting from greenside bunkers

A major champ’s 4 keys for the ideal setup in greenside bunkers

2005 U.S. Open champion Michael Campbell shares his most important setup tips for more success when hitting from greenside bunkers.
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GOLF Teacher to Watch Kelvin Kelley says more golfers can improve their contact by improving their eye-line. Here's how to do that

Control your eye-line for a better turn and improved contact. Here’s how

GOLF Teacher to Watch Kelvin Kelley says more golfers can improve their contact by improving their eye-line. Here’s how.
Putting
LIV golfer and one-time major champ Cameron Smith reveals the secrets to his pre-round putting routine, which helps dial in his stroke

Cameron Smith’s pre-round putting routine will have you make more putts in no time

LIV golfer and major champ Cameron Smith reveals the secrets to his pre-round putting routine, which helps dial in his stroke.
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When your ball striking just isn't up to snuff during a round, top teacher Trillium Rose says try this quick-fix for instant improvement

Bad ball-striking round? Try this quick-fix for instant improvement

When your ball-striking just isn’t up to snuff, instructor Trillium Rose says this quick-fix can save your round.
Putting
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan says using this simple calibration drill will dial in your stroke and pace on 3-foot putts

Become automatic from 3 feet with this calibration putting drill

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan says using this simple calibration drill will dial in your stroke and pace on 3-foot putts.
Driving
Staring down a tight par-4? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Todd Sones suggests ditching the 3-wood in favor of a knockdown driver shot

Have a tight par-4? Add versatility off the tee with a knockdown driver shot

Staring down a tight par-4? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Todd Sones suggests ditching the 3-wood in favor of a knockdown driver shot.
Instruction
Golfer hits shot out of bunker on golf course

6 keys to lower your scores without a single swing change (seriously!)

When you’re looking to improve your golf game without any swing changes, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Manzella says follow these six steps.
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Grip
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1 subtle grip misstep leads to poor strikes, Top 100 Teacher says. Here’s his fix

One subtle grip misstep leads to poor strikes, GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg said. On a recent Instagram video, he offered a fix.
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Cameron McCormick demonstrates putting drill
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Improve your speed on sloping putts with this top teacher’s drill

Speed control is a skill you can train just like everything else in golf, and this two-tee drill from Cameron McCormick can help.
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A golfer finishes a swing
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10 ways to make great contact and get the ball into the air

When you’re learning to play golf, top teacher Kellie Stenzel says these 10 tips will help you make good contact and get the ball in the air.
Instruction
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Use this ‘chair drill’ to cure the early extension in your swing

Learn to use your lower body properly and generate more power in your golf swing with this top teacher’s simple drill.
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It's tough to decide whether to go for it vs. laying up. Use these stats from GOLF Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Teacher Michael Breed to help

Go for it or lay up? Here’s how to simplify your decision

It’s sometimes tough to decide whether you should go for the green or lay up. But these handy stats from Michael Breed might help.
Instruction
Golfer walks down the middle of a fairway at a golf course
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How do high-handicap golfers get better? Master this shot

If you are a high-handicapper and looking to improve your game, one GOLF Top 100 Teacher says this is the shot (and distance) to focus on.
Putting
johnny vegas hits a lag putt during the 3m open
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A simple trick to make lag putting a breeze

If you struggle with speed when lag putting, try this simple trick from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel.
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Top 100 Teacher shares psychological drill to help with putting

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows Zephyr Melton a helpful putting drill to help visualize and make more putts.

Top 100 Teacher shares psychological drill to help with putting

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows Zephyr Melton a helpful putting drill to help visualize and make more putts.