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Building the perfect pre-shot routine

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Christopher Smith – and the world-record holder in speed golf – shows Zephyr Melton how his pre-shot routine for speed golf can help simplify any round of golf.

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How does elevation affect your driving distance? This data tells us
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Hit longer drives (without even swinging harder) by doing this
In this edition of Play Smart, we learn how changing your setup to increase your attack angle can help you hit longer drives.
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This is 1 of the biggest differences between good and bad golfers
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Most pros do this when practicing putting — and you should too
Most pros do this when practicing putting — and you should too
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How copying Jon Rahm's backswing can improve your ball striking
Easily improve your wedge play by doing this 1 thing
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What should move first to start your downswing? We explain
Insiders Only What should move first to start your downswing? We explain
4 Masters champs explain how to hit their most epic Augusta National shots
Insiders Only 4 Masters champs explain how to hit their most epic Augusta National shots
Justin Rose has 4 tips to help you make more birdies
Insiders Only Justin Rose has 4 tips to help you make more birdies
How Fred Couples swings fast while looking so smooth
Insiders Only How Fred Couples swings fast while looking so smooth
Bobby Jones explains the simple secret to his smooth swing
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Insiders Only This common mistake kills your bunker game. Here's how to fix it
How high-tech mobility analysis diagnosed this golfer's swing flaws
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This sneaky 'toe tap' move will improve your chipping instantly
Insiders Only This sneaky 'toe tap' move will improve your chipping instantly
Simple course-management tips for breaking 100, 90, 80 and par
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Want to hit longer drives? Use this drill to increase your attack angle
Want to hit longer drives? Use this drill to increase your attack angle
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How to attack a tucked pin: Remember these 4 keys
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Are you a tilter, or horizontal? Your answer is the key to better ball-striking
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Chunking your wedges? How to fix these 2 common causes
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Hit more solid hybrids by making these setup adjustments
Hit more solid hybrids by making these setup adjustments
Fighting a snap hook with your driver? Try this feel to fix it
Fighting a snap hook with your driver? Try this feel to fix it
A reverse pivot is a golf-swing killer — but it's easier to fix than you think
A reverse pivot is a golf-swing killer — but it's easier to fix than you think
How changing your tee height can improve your distance and accuracy
How changing your tee height can improve your distance and accuracy
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Building the perfect pre-shot routine

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Christopher Smith – and the world-record holder in speed golf – shows Zephyr Melton how his pre-shot routine for speed golf can help simplify any round of golf.

Building the perfect pre-shot routine

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Christopher Smith – and the world-record holder in speed golf – shows Zephyr Melton how his pre-shot routine for speed golf can help simplify any round of golf.

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