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
hand holds golf ball in front of hole on green

This Tour-proven drill will dramatically improve your putting

In today’s edition of Play Smart GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood demonstrates a putting drill that makes the hole feel bigger.
Instruction
Golf Hall of Famer fred couples swings during the 2011 northern trust open

Fred Couples explains his key for generating effortless power

In today’s edition of Play Smart we hear from 15-time PGA Tour winner Fred Couples as he details the keys for his smooth swing.
Fitness
bernhard langer waves to the crowd after making a birdie during the 2024 ascension charity classic

How to stay fit as you age, according to Bernhard Langer

In today’s edition of Play Smart, two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer shares his secrets for staying fit as you age.
Instruction
jonathan yarwood shows zephyr melton how to sequence his swing

Train yourself to gain speed (and hit more solid shots!) by doing this

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains how to use alignment sticks to help you hit the ball better.
Instruction
pro golfer xander schauffele hits tee shot during the 2024 presidents cup

Xander Schauffele uses this unconventional technique to promote solid contact

In today’s edition of Play Smart, Xander Schauffele explains how grunting at impact promotes solid contact in his swing.
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.
Bunker Shots
2005 U.S. Open champion Michael Campbell shares his most important setup tips for more success when hitting from greenside bunkers

A major champ’s 4 keys for the ideal setup in greenside bunkers

2005 U.S. Open champion Michael Campbell shares his most important setup tips for more success when hitting from greenside bunkers.
Instruction
GOLF Teacher to Watch Kelvin Kelley says more golfers can improve their contact by improving their eye-line. Here's how to do that

Control your eye-line for a better turn and improved contact. Here’s how

GOLF Teacher to Watch Kelvin Kelley says more golfers can improve their contact by improving their eye-line. Here’s how.
Putting
LIV golfer and one-time major champ Cameron Smith reveals the secrets to his pre-round putting routine, which helps dial in his stroke

Cameron Smith’s pre-round putting routine will have you make more putts in no time

LIV golfer and major champ Cameron Smith reveals the secrets to his pre-round putting routine, which helps dial in his stroke.
Instruction
When your ball striking just isn't up to snuff during a round, top teacher Trillium Rose says try this quick-fix for instant improvement

Bad ball-striking round? Try this quick-fix for instant improvement

When your ball-striking just isn’t up to snuff, instructor Trillium Rose says this quick-fix can save your round.
Putting
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan says using this simple calibration drill will dial in your stroke and pace on 3-foot putts

Become automatic from 3 feet with this calibration putting drill

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan says using this simple calibration drill will dial in your stroke and pace on 3-foot putts.
Driving
Staring down a tight par-4? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Todd Sones suggests ditching the 3-wood in favor of a knockdown driver shot

Have a tight par-4? Add versatility off the tee with a knockdown driver shot

Staring down a tight par-4? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Todd Sones suggests ditching the 3-wood in favor of a knockdown driver shot.
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.
insidegolf promo

Join InsideGOLF today!

GOLF.com’s membership program is one of the game’s best values. For only $39.99/year, you’ll get access to exclusive content and also a host of discounts and promotions, including…

  • Dozen Srixon Z-STAR XV Golf Balls (+$45 retail value)
  • $20 Instant Credit at Fairway Jockey
  • One Year (8 issues) of Golf Magazine (+$79 Newsstand value) – U.S. members Only
  • +600 Issue Golf Magazine Digital Archive (1959-Present)
  • Bucket-List golf trips and experiences
  • FREE True Spec Fitting wtih any club purchase
  • $100 OFF qualified purchases at Miura and Fairway Jockey
  • 50% OFF new Golf Logix App/membership
  • Plus so much more!
learn more

Latest Instruction Videos

Top 100 Teacher shares psychological drill to help with putting

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows Zephyr Melton a helpful putting drill to help visualize and make more putts.

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.

Michael Campbell reveals ideal bunker setup

2005 U.S. Open Champion Michael Campbell demonstrates and explains his top bunker tips.

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.

Top 100 Teacher shares psychological drill to help with putting

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood shows Zephyr Melton a helpful putting drill to help visualize and make more putts.