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.
Driving
female golfer hits drive on golf course

How far golfers *really* hit their drives, according to data

In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at Arccos’ Driver Distance Report to see how far golfers hit their drivers.
Instruction
rory mcilroy hits a te shot during practice for the abu dhabi championship

How Rory McIlroy’s radical practice method can improve your ball striking

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we detail how Rory McIlroy’s unorthodox practice methods can benefit your swing.
Short Game
phil mickelson hits chip shot

Phil Mickelson has 1 secret move that will fix your chipping

In this edition of Play Smart, Phil Mickelson shares a simple tip to help you become more skilled around the greens.
Short Game
GOLF editor zephyr melton hits shot with a wedge

Attack tucked hole locations by shaping your pitch shots. Here’s how

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows us how to shape pitch shots to reach tucked hole locations.
Short Game
tiger woods hits chip shot at the 2024 genesis invitational

This clever Tiger Woods tactic will ensure you don’t chunk chips

In today’s edition of Play Smart, Tiger Woods breaks down how his “draw chip” can keep you from chunking shots around the green.
Instruction
nick faldo hits a tee shot on the 18th hole of the old course

Use this Nick Faldo drill to find the perfect backswing position

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we explain how to use Nick Faldo’s pre-set drill to find the perfect backswing position.
Putting
jonathan yarwood hits putt on green

Sink more putts by focusing on this during your stroke

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains how retinal focus can help you sink more putts.
Short Game
When you need a refresher in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Cameron McCormick offers up these easy cheat codes

How to set up properly for 3 key short game shots

When you need a refresher in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Cameron McCormick offers up these easy cheat codes.
Instruction
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke shares the story of high school golfer Maddox Nielsen, who shot a 59 and shaved 3 strokes off his handicap

How a high schooler shot 59(!) and shaved 3 strokes off his index

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke shares the story of high school golfer Maddox Nielsen, who shot a 59 and shaved 3 strokes off his handicap.
Driving
Every golfer seeks more clubhead speed, so top teacher Brendon Elliott shares three unique ways to do so with some easy at-home drills

3 unique ways to gain clubhead speed (all from the comfort of home!)

Every golfer wants more clubhead speed, so top teacher Brendon Elliott shares three unique ways to get it with some easy at-home drills.
Putting
2011 Korn Ferry Player of the Year and former PGA pro J.J. Killeen explains why using a putter from just off the green is a smart decision

Former Korn Ferry POY explains how to use the Texas wedge off the green

2011 Korn Ferry Tour Player of the Year and former pro J.J. Killeen explains why using a putter from just off the green is a smart decision.
Short Game
Wondering how you can improve your short game shots? Top teacher Tom Stickney provides a shot guide that the pros have mastered

Pros master these 6 short-game shots. Here’s how you can too

Wondering how you can improve your short game? Top teacher Tom Stickney provides a shot guide that the pros have mastered.
Putting
Do you use a line on the golf ball for putting? GOLF Teacher to Watch Todd Casabella suggests ditching it for this

Ditch the line on your golf ball — use this little trick instead

Do you use a line on the golf ball for putting? GOLF Teacher to Watch Todd Casabella suggests ditching it for this method instead.
Instruction
Breaking 100 in golf is a great goal for beginners, and top teacher Ed Oldham shares how he helped a student achieve the accomplishment

This golfer wanted just to break 100. Instead, she shaved off nearly 20 strokes

Breaking 100 in golf is a great goal for beginners, and top teacher Ed Oldham shares how he helped a student achieve the accomplishment.
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Former KFT Player of the Year explains why you should putt around the green

J.J. Killeen, Former KFT Player of the Year, explains why you should putt around the green and shows why it’s advantageous.

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.

Former KFT Player of the Year explains why you should putt around the green

J.J. Killeen, Former KFT Player of the Year, explains why you should putt around the green and shows why it’s advantageous.