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.
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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.
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
christy longfield stands next to zephyr melton greenside with a flag in the foreground

This intense chipping drill will improve your form under pressure

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield shows us a high intensity practice chipping game.
Approach Shots
lee trevino hits shot with iron

Lee Trevino says this is the biggest key for hitting solid iron shots

In today’s edition of Play Smart we turn to Lee Trevino as he shares the biggest key for hitting solid shots with your irons.
Instruction
Pro golfer bryson decahmbeau uses a rangefinder during the 2023 pga championship

Why using a rangefinder might be *hurting* your game

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we analyze how using a rangefinder incorrectly can be detrimental to your game.
Approach Shots
sergio garcia swings during the 2024 liv boston

Sergio Garcia’s simple advice for fixing an over-the-top swing

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we hear from major champ Sergio Garcia on an easy feel to fix an over-the-top swing.
Putting
rory mcilroy reads a putt during the wells fargo championship

Putting guru says you should read putts from this angle

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we hear from putting coach Ralph Bauer as he explains the best angle to read putts.
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.
Instruction
If you're a mid-handicapper looking to improve your ball-striking, GOLF Teacher to Watch Ryan Young says push yourself to try these shots

3 difficult golf shots that every mid-handicapper should be practicing

If you’re a mid-handicapper looking to improve your ball-striking, GOLF Teacher to Watch Ryan Young says push yourself to try these shots.
Instruction
If you're wondering how to compress the golf ball, top teacher Jason Birnbaum says to use this easy drill, which provides instant feedback

How to compress your irons? This 2-ball drill is an easy way to start

If you’re wondering how to compress the golf ball, top teacher Jason Birnbaum says to use this easy drill, which provides instant feedback.
Short Game
If you're inconsistent on chip shots, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner says two common errors could be the problem. Here's how to fix them

2 simple chipping flaws are crushing your short game

If you’re inconsistent on chip shots, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner says two common errors could be the problem. Here’s how to fix them.
Short Game
World No. 1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler reveals some short game tips, showing how to hit two different types of wedge shots

Scottie Scheffler shares some short game wizardry to dominate 20- to 30-yard shots

World No. 1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler reveals some short game tips, showing how to hit two different types of wedge shots.
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Pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau watches his tee shot at golf tournament.

Bryson DeChambeau’s at-home tape drill will elevate your ball striking

Two-time major winner Bryson DeChambeau says using this simple at-home tape drill will instantly improve your ball-striking. Here’s how.
Instruction
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke says focusing on these 3 things will improve your golf IQ, make you a better player, and lead to lower scores

3 ways to raise your golf IQ, and lower your scores in the process

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke says focusing on these 3 things will improve your golf IQ, make you a better player, and lead to lower scores.
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Latest Instruction Videos

Use this alignment stick drill to help tilt shoulders correctly

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows Zephyr Melton an alignment stick drill to hit your irons further and more effectively.

Warming Up with Shane Lowry

Dive into this episode of ‘Warming Up’ for a conversation that’s one part golf, two parts life as Lowry goes deep on his surprising origin story, which weeks he loves most, his PGA Tour friendships, advice he offers amateurs, how he ‘hits the shots he sees’ and much more.

Top 100 Teacher’s drill for more consistency with irons

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum shows Nick Dimengo a helpful low point drill to be more consistent with irons.

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.

Use this alignment stick drill to help tilt shoulders correctly

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows Zephyr Melton an alignment stick drill to hit your irons further and more effectively.