Play Smart
The overlooked — and simple — key to Anthony Kim’s resurgence
In this edition of Play Smart, we discuss the deceptively simple swing tweak Anthony Kim made in his journey to winning LIV Adelaide.
1 huge mistake beginner golfers make with their drivers — and how to fix it
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch James Hong explains a huge mistake he sees novice golfers make with their drivers.
Struggle with alignment off the tee? Try this simple aim hack
In this edition of Play Smart, game-improvement editor Zephyr Melton explains a simple trick to ensure perfect aim off the tee.
Hitting longer drives starts with understanding this key concept
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Josh Zander explains how using your lead leg as a “brake” helps generate more power.
This common household item makes for a versatile training aid
In this edition of Play Smart, we discuss how you can turn a yardstick into a versatile training aid for your golf game.
This 1 grip tweak creates instant spin around the greens
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jeff Smith shows us a grip tweak that adds tons of spin on short-game shots.
How I’m learning to hit bombs off the tee this winter
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF.com game-improvement editor Zephyr Melton details how he’s working on his driver this winter.
Anthony Kim’s 3 tips for hitting your driver straighter than ever
In a 2008 issue of GOLF Magazine, Anthony Kim shared three of his best tips for splitting the fairway with driver.
Fred Couples’ 5 keys for laser-like accuracy with your irons
Fred Couples has one of the smoothest swings in golf. Here are his five keys for knocking your irons stiff — and making more birdies.
Justin Rose’s 4 keys for playing your best golf under pressure
Justin Rose is as clutch as they come. Here are four keys you can copy from him to perform your best under pressure.
Want to become a better ball striker? Follow the advice of a major champ
Three-time major winner Julius Boros said that the key to solid ball striking was to focus on turning — not swaying — in the backswing.
This is the simplest mindset for breaking 90
Struggling to post scores in the 80s on a consistent basis? This story from a 2001 issue of GOLF Magazine might help.
Brooks Koepka’s 5 keys that will help you bomb longer drives
If you want to pound longer drives off the tee, listen to these five pieces of advice from five-time major winner Brooks Koepka.
Master this golf-swing ‘X-factor’ to add serious power to your game
Back in a 2006 issue of GOLF Magazine, Peter Kostis broke down a key “X-factor” that pros use to add serious speed to their swings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do this exercise for the ultimate power boost to your swing
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tony Ruggiero explains an easy exercise you can do to make your golf swing more powerful.
Short-game expert details the keys to hitting from fried-egg lie
A fried-egg lie is one of the most difficult shots in golf — but it doesn’t have to be. Parker McLachlin (aka the Short Game Chef) explains.
Top teachers reveal 4 timeless pieces of golf advice
What’s the best piece of golf advice? A panel of GOLF Top 100 Teachers shares the best game-improvement guidance they’ve ever heard.
Want to hit draws *and* fades? It starts with changing your setup
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Malizia explains that working the ball both ways can be easily achieved simply by changing your setup
Learn proper sequencing by keeping this in mind as you swing
Learn why great iron players stack their lead side in the downswing—and how you can use this move to boost your sequencing and strikes.
Your swing doesn’t start where you think it does — and here’s why that matters
Top 100 Teacher Erika Larkin explains the “pendulum” technique that will improve low-point control, consistency and contact.
Applying this counterintuitive concept will make you a better putter
GOLF Teacher to Watch Tommy O’Brien Jr. explains the proper method for developing a “lively” putterhead on the greens.
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