Pros Teaching Joes w/ Zephyr Melton

Crazy hooks and slices with Bubba Watson | Pros Teaching Joes

Master’s Champion Bubba Watson is the king of hitting massive hooks and slices, working the ball in any direction he desires. But can he help us do the same thing? Sean Zak finds out.

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Bubba Watson shot shaping

Bubba Watson taught me how to hit crazy hooks and slices

Is Bubba Watson the best shot-shaper in golf? He shares his tricks for working the ball and tries helping us moving it both ways.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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
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Should you use feel or yardage on wedge shots?

In today’s edition of Play Smart, the Short Game Chef explains what distance you should rely on feel with your wedge shots.
Driving
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Bombers use this key move with their feet to hit long drives

In today’s edition of Play Smart, Dr. Greg Rose explains a key move that the longest players in the world use to hit bombs off the tee.
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Why trashing this key piece of information can lead to lower scores

In today’s edition of Play Smart, former PGA Tour pro Colt Knost explains why you should ignore the pin sheet.
Bunker Shots
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Fried-egg lie? Hitting the hosel can bail you out (seriously!)

In today’s edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh explains why hitting the hosel could help with fried-egg bunker shots.
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padraig harrington looks down the fiarway during the 2025 u.s. senior open

The ‘simple’ mental trick Padraig Harrington uses to perform under pressure

In this edition of Play Smart, we break down Padraig Harrington’s mantra that helps him deliver under pressure.
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golf.com editor zephyr melton swings while instructor tony ruggiero watches

Why this golf-swing cliche is actually terrific advice

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tony Ruggiero breaks down the merits of some common swing advice.
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Should you use a weak grip or a strong grip? Top teacher explains

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield explains the differences in weak grips and strong grips.
Approach Shots
joe plecker demonstrates how to find the center of your stance
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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.
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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.
Bunker Shots
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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.
Fitness
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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.
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One move great players make around the greens
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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.
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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.
Driving
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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.
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When should you use feel vs. yardage on wedge shots

Learning how to feel your yardages for short distances can really help around the green. Short Game Chef Parker McLachlin shows Zephyr Melton a tip to help ensure you know your distances for more success around the green.

Masters Secrets: 7 Major Champs Reveal Augusta National Prep

As golf fans we LOVE talking about the Masters. We LOVE talking about Augusta National. But guess what: Top pros do, too. We’ve noticed while filming episodes of Warming Up that everyone lights up when the Masters comes up.

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.

Crazy hooks and slices with Bubba Watson | Pros Teaching Joes

Master’s Champion Bubba Watson is the king of hitting massive hooks and slices, working the ball in any direction he desires. But can he help us do the same thing? Sean Zak finds out.

When should you use feel vs. yardage on wedge shots

Learning how to feel your yardages for short distances can really help around the green. Short Game Chef Parker McLachlin shows Zephyr Melton a tip to help ensure you know your distances for more success around the green.