Warming Up w/ Dylan Dethier

Warming Up with Dustin Johnson

Dustin Johnson isn’t just a Masters champ. He’s not just one of the most prolific winners of the modern golf era. He also seems like a down-to-earth, fun guy to hang out with — and luckily, we got that chance. In this episode of Warming Up, DJ joins GOLF’s Dylan Dethier on the range at Maridoe Golf Club to talk everything from his wedge philosophy to the greatest golf shot of his life to his side gig as baseball coach to the classic: how to hit a fade.

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Louis Oosthuizen at the 2010 Open Championship.

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Golf’s smoothest mover, Louis Oosthuizen, knows some things have changed when it comes to the golf swing — but others are timeless.
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Joaquin Niemann striping on 'Warming Up'.

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Instruction
Dustin Johnson improved his wedge play with this clever tactic

Dustin Johnson improved his wedge play with this genius tactic

In a recent episode of Warming Up with GOLF’s Dylan Dethier, Johnson revealed the tool and tactic that helped him dial in his wedges.
Instruction
Dustin Johnson hits a shot during LIV Andalucia

How full-sending shots on the range can help you on the course

In the latest episode of Warming Up, Dustin Johnson explained why he tries to hit every one of his clubs with max effort while on the range.
Instruction
Dustin Johnson and Dylan Dethier on the set of Warming Up.

5 lessons Dustin Johnson taught me in 37 minutes on the driving range

Dustin Johnson sees value in absolutely sending it on the driving range. That plus more from a half-hour of DJ talking golf on “Warming Up.”
Approach Shots
Shane Lowry demonstrates his low, flighted draw

How to hit Shane Lowry’s low, flighted draw

One shot that Shane Lowry practices before every round is his low, flighted draw. Here, he explains how you can hit it, too.
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Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton star in the new episode of Warming Up.

Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm taught me 10 lessons in 45 minutes. Here they are

Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm joined my on the range for the latest episode of Warming Up — which included a few lessons and plenty of jokes.
Instruction
female golfer in blue shirt and navy pants swings golf club

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Ready to get better on the golf course in 2026? Here are five important tips to improve your game this year.
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Xander Schauffele tees off during the final round of the 2024 Sentry at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club in Kapalua, Hawaii.

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Instruction
justin thomas chips off the green

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What’s the best way to cure your chipping woes? According to one Top 100 teacher, it starts with the ensuring you have the proper setup.
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How are you going to finally make more putts in 2026? According to one teacher, it starts by making a simple change to your practice routine.
Putting
This straight putt practice station helps you train your brain to set up square and start the ball on your intended line every time.
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5 great drills to improve your distance control when putting

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares 5 drills that you can use to improve your distance control on the greens.
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The worst golf advice amateurs receive, according to 5 top teachers

Are these popular swing tips sabotaging your game? 5 top golf teachers reveal the worst advice they overhear on the range.
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jordan spieth

5 elite caddie habits you should steal to shoot lower scores

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1 thing amateur golfers need to stop doing? We asked 7 experts

At Cabot Citrus Farms for GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers Summit, we asked some of the best minds in the game to help recreational golfers.
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close-up of jordan spieth's wedge and golf ball next to his feet

2 easy swing changes to add spin to your wedge shots

In this edition of Play Smart, Dr. Greg Rose from the Titleist Performance Institute explains two swing changes to add spin to your wedges.
Bunker Shots
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Impossible bunker shots are easy with this technique

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker explains the technique for short-sided bunker shots off hard sand.
Bunker Shots
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In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker shares a quick fix for a common mistake in the bunker.
Instruction
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What you’ve been getting wrong about forward shaft lean

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker explains what you’ve been getting wrong about forward shaft lean at impact.
Putting
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Why these tricky putts drive golfers crazy (and how to make more of them)

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh explains why left-to-right putts are so tricky for most golfers.
Instruction
joe plecker teaches zephyr melton how to do weight shift drill

Create easy power using this dynamic exercise for weight shift

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker shares a routine that helps simulate proper weight shift in the swing.
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.
Instruction
golfer hits shot out of fairway bunker
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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
golfer hits shot from bunker with sun shining through the trees in background
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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
motion analysis from proscreen with student next to it
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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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female golfer in blue shirt and navy pants swings golf club

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Scottie Scheffler hitting a bunker shot

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a woman pitching onto a green.

This was our most-read short-game tip of 2025

Navigating trouble around the green? Learn how to master the pitch shot with this top teacher’s simple step-by-step guide.
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Cameron Young

The best thing I used in 2025 was a single, simple image

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Xander Schauffele tees off during the final round of the 2024 Sentry at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club in Kapalua, Hawaii.

This 1 swing drill can help you find more fairways | 5 key tips for 2026

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Driving
nick hardy hits a driver during the sentry tournament of champions

Our most-read power tip of 2025 featured this simple weight-shift drill

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a golfer lines up a putt on the green

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Warming Up with Dustin Johnson

Dustin Johnson isn’t just a Masters champ. He’s not just one of the most prolific winners of the modern golf era. He also seems like a down-to-earth, fun guy to hang out with — and luckily, we got that chance. In this episode of Warming Up, DJ joins GOLF’s Dylan Dethier on the range at Maridoe Golf Club to talk everything from his wedge philosophy to the greatest golf shot of his life to his side gig as baseball coach to the classic: how to hit a fade.

An easy technique for one of the hardest shots in golf

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker gives Zephyr Melton a few setup tips for his upper body and hands to help conquer a short-sided bunker shot.

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