Pros Teaching Joes w/ Zephyr Melton

How to hit a plugged bunker shot with Brittany Lang

Major champion Brittany Lang shows GOLF.com’s Zephyr Melton how to navigate a plugged lie in the sand on this edition of Pros Teaching Joes.

Instruction
On the latest edition of Pros Teaching Joes, LPGA star Lexi Thompson explains how to hit a low shot into the wind.

Lexi Thompson taught me how to hit a punch shot into the wind

On the latest edition of Pros Teaching Joes, LPGA star Lexi Thompson explains how to hit a low shot into the wind.
Instruction
Maria Fassi of Mexico lines up a putt on the 12th green during the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G at Kenwood Country Club on September 07, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio

Maria Fassi explains each step of her green-reading strategy

At a recent tournament, LPGA pro Maria Fassi explained her green-reading process and how she approaches each putt she faces.
Bunker Shots
brittany lang hits fried egg shot from the bunker while GOLF editor zephyr melton looks on

The secret to escaping a fried egg lie, according to an LPGA pro

In this edition of Pros Teaching Joes, LPGA pro Brittany Lang shares the secrets for escaping a fried egg lie in the bunker.
Instruction
Marina Alex on a putting green

Pros Teaching Joes: Marina Alex shares the keys to reading Bermuda greens

Two-time LPGA champ Marina Alex knows a thing or two about putting on Bermuda greens, so I enlisted her advice on reading them effectively.
Instruction
trevor immelman swings

3 keys for hitting off a downhill lie, according to a Masters champion

On this edition of Pros Teaching Joes, 2008 Masters winner Trevor Immelman shares the keys to hitting off a downhill lie.
Putting
angel yin gives putting lesson

3 tips to improve your short putts from an LPGA pro

In this edition of Pros Teaching Joes, LPGA pro Angel Yin gives three tips that will help improve your short-range putting.
Short Game
Parker McLachlin, aka Short Game Chef, helps GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo hit crispy shots with a lob wedge around the green

I was terrified of my 60-degree wedge — until I got this lesson

Parker McLachlin, aka Short Game Chef, helps GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo hit crispy shots with a lob wedge around the green.
Putting
adam scott reads green using aimpoint

How AimPoint green reading works, explained in 1 minute

In this edition of Play Smart, we learn how AimPoint green reading works in one minute from former Masters champ Adam Scott.
Instruction
tiger woods swings iron wearing red shirt and black pants

Tiger Woods hated this ball-striking drill — but still practiced it for hours

In this edition of Play Smart, we look at a drill Tiger Woods hated doing as a kid, but one he practiced for hours anyway.
Putting
ball in front of putterhead on the ground

Use this old-school trick for perfect speed on quick downhill putts

In this edition of Play Smart, we explain a subtle trick you can use to make sure you have perfect speed on quick putts.
Putting
tommy fleetwood's putter on green woth tees behind it

This modified gate drill will help you make more putts

In this edition of Play Smart, we look at how Tommy Fleetwood’s modified gate drill can help you hole more putts.
Instruction
rory mcilroy waves to the crowd at the 2025 pebble beach pro-am

Rory McIlroy’s new mindset unveils simple key to lower scores

In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at how Rory McIlroy’s new mindset can help you shoot lower scores, too.
Instruction
teaches watches as student lines up to hit golf shot

A legal ‘cheat code’ to check your aim and alignment on the course

In this edition of Play Smart we learn from GOLF Teacher to Watch Addison Craig on how to check your aim and alignment on the course.
Driving
colton casto swings golf club

How to create ‘effortless power,’ according to a long-drive champion

In this edition of Play Smart, top-ranked long-drive pro Colton Casto explains how to generate more power with your drives.
Driving
aldrich potgieter hits a tee shot

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.
Instruction
scottie scheffler hits tee shot at torrey pines during the 2025 genesis invitational

What a consistent golfer *really* looks like, according to data

What does consistent golf *really* look like? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner shows us — and explains how you can achieve it.
Instruction
eric cole hits balls on driving range at the sentry
Insiders Only

4 key ways Tour pros practice smarter than weekend warriors

Tour pros don’t just play better than amateurs, they practice better, too. Here are four key ways they do it.
Putting
golf ball on the edge of a cup on a green
Insiders Only

This challenging drill will quickly make you a better putter

This challenging — and fun — putting game from Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner will quickly make you a better putter under pressure.
Putting
golfer practices putting drill with putting mirror
Insiders Only

This speed-control drill will help you cut down on 3-putts

The secret to cutting down on three-putts is dialing in your speed. Here’s a drill from Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger to help with that.
Instruction
bryson dechambeau hits tee shot during the 2023 pga championship
Insiders Only

Breaking 90 is easier than you think. You just need to do these 2 things

If you’re hoping to shoot in the 80s more often, all you need to do is clean up your scoring on par-3s and par-5s. Here’s how.
Instruction
golf coach helps student with their grip

5 big things to consider when searching for a swing coach

Looking to hire a swing coach this season? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner has five things you should take into consideration.
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Latest Instruction Videos

What is low point and why does it matter for your swing?

GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield explains to Zephyr Melton what low point is and how it impacts your golf swing.

Warming Up with Lee Trevino

Lee Trevino. 85 years young. Hitting balls. Talking golf. Warming up. Unfiltered. The six-time major champ joins GOLF’s Dylan Dethier on the range in Punta Mita, Mexico and reminds us why he’s one of the game’s greatest players AND greatest talkers, too.

This tip will help your warmups be more effective and enhance your range practice

Bridges Cup competitor Jonathan Bale shows golf analyst and coach Simon Holmes a great stretch to do before warming up on the range. He also explains what you should be doing before you arrive to the course for the most effective warmup.

How to hit a plugged bunker shot with Brittany Lang

Major champion Brittany Lang shows GOLF.com’s Zephyr Melton how to navigate a plugged lie in the sand on this edition of Pros Teaching Joes.

What is low point and why does it matter for your swing?

GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield explains to Zephyr Melton what low point is and how it impacts your golf swing.