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.
Instruction
golfer sets up to ball with launch monitor next to them

These 3 launch monitor numbers can improve your swing

In this edition of Play Smart, Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains the simplest way you can use a launch monitor to improve your swing.
Instruction
player practices sequencing feel

An easy feel to improve sequencing and boost your power

In this edition of Play Smart, we explain an easy feel that will help you create the proper forces that create power.
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.
Driving
GOLF Teacher to Watch Matt Henderson shares his best tips to translate any speed-training gains from the driving range to the golf course

A go-to guide for translating speed-training gains to the golf course

GOLF Teacher to Watch Matt Henderson shares his best tips to translate any speed-training gains from the driving range to the golf course.
Instruction
A bad takeaway throws off the rest of your golf swing. But top teacher Jason Baile says a baseball glove can help you master it. Here's how

How a baseball and glove can help you master the perfect takeaway

A bad takeaway throws off the rest of your golf swing. But top teacher Jason Baile says a baseball glove can help you master it. Here’s how.
Instruction
GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo used this 'Simon Says' drill with former pro Veronica Felibert, instilling confidence during practice

This ‘Simon Says’ drill gave me confidence to hit all sorts of shots

GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo used this ‘Simon Says’ drill with former pro Veronica Felibert, instilling confidence during practice.
Short Game
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger explains why cross-handed chipping can be a better way to control your wedges in the short game

Is cross-handed chipping for you? Here’s why it could improve your wedge control

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger explains why cross-handed chipping can be a better way to control your wedges in the short game.
Approach Shots
Struggling with downhill lies? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Shawn Callahan shares his tips to master them and avoid blow up holes during a round

Don’t let tricky downhill lies ruin a hole, do this instead

Struggling with downhill lies? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Shawn Callahan shares his tips to master them and avoid blow up holes during a round.
Instruction
To help three of his students rotate and better transfer their weight, GOLF Top 100 teacher Tony Ruggiero used these easy tips

3 go-to drills to improve weight transfer in the golf swing

To help three of his students rotate and better transfer their weight, GOLF Top 100 teacher Tony Ruggiero used these easy tips.
Instruction
Wondering how a golf launch monitor can keep your game sharp this winter? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Sarah Stone shares 3 easy ways

3 easy ways a launch monitor can keep your game sharp this offseason

Using a launch monitor can help keep your game sharp this winter. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Sarah Stone shares 3 easy ways how.
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Latest Instruction Videos

Here’s how to maximize use of your launch monitor, per Top 100 Teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood identifies the most important data from your launch monitor and explains why these key numbers will help improve your game.

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.

Simplify your practice routine and watch this ‘Simon Says’ drill from Top 100 Teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan introduces a drill and plays ‘Simon Says’ with pro golfer Veronica Felibert and GOLF’s Nick Dimengo. He shows them a few simple drills for practicing on the range or at home.

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.

Simplify your practice routine and watch this ‘Simon Says’ drill from Top 100 Teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jamie Mulligan introduces a drill and plays ‘Simon Says’ with pro golfer Veronica Felibert and GOLF’s Nick Dimengo. He shows them a few simple drills for practicing on the range or at home.