Play Smart w/ Zephyr Melton

Why this ladder putting drill will help you control your speed

Peter Kostis, longtime coach of many PGA Tour stars, reveals his game-improvement secrets regularly on “Kostis & McCord: Off Their Rockers.” Now he’s sharing a drill that will help you shave strokes on the green.

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.
Instruction
nick faldo hits a tee shot on the 18th hole of the old course

Use this Nick Faldo drill to find the perfect backswing position

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we explain how to use Nick Faldo’s pre-set drill to find the perfect backswing position.
Putting
jonathan yarwood hits putt on green

Sink more putts by focusing on this during your stroke

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains how retinal focus can help you sink more putts.
Putting
bryson dechambeau reads a putt during the 2024 LIV chicago tournament

Bryson DeChambeau has 1 simple trick you should use for reading greens

In today’s edition of Play Smart, Bryson DeChambeau explains the simple trick he uses when reading greens.
Short Game
tiger woods hits a bunker shot during the 2024 open championship at royal troon

Why Tiger Woods only wears glove on certain short-game shots

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we learn why Tiger Woods on wears a glove when hitting certain shots around the greens.
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.
Driving
golf ball teed up with driver behind it
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20 pro-approved power tips to hit the ball farther

In this edition of Timeless Tips, 20 former pros share their simplest tips for hitting the ball farther off the tee.
Approach Shots
ernie els swings during the 2024 dominion energy charity classic
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Ernie Els shares 5 secrets for elite ball striking

Ernie Els has one of the sweetest swings in golf. You can build your own swing in the image of the Big Easy by copying these five moves.
Short Game
seve ballesteros hits a pitch shot in front of a crowd of people
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Seve Ballesteros’ simple keys for hitting masterful pitch shots

Hitting solid pitch shots is easier than you think. All you need to do is listen to this advice from Seve Ballesteros.
Putting
ben crenshaw hits a lag putt during a practice round at the 2012 masters
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Ben Crenshaw: This is my secret for sinking long putts

When you face a putt outside of 50 feet, you’ll need to adjust your technique a bit to find success. Ben Crenshaw explains how.
Driving
driver hovers next to golf ball on a tee
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How high should you tee the ball up for maximum distance? We found out

What’s the proper tee height for maximum distance off the tee? Back in 2006, we ran an experiment to find out.
Driving
peter jacobsen swings during the 2004 sbc classic
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Tour winner shares great drill for learning correct weight shift

Maximizing power on your drives starts with proper weight shift. Peter Jacobsen shares a great drill to teach you how.
Driving
hideki matsuyama hits tee shot during the 2024 bmw championship
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7 simple golf-swing adjustments to hit the ball longer off the tee

Everyone wants to add distance to their tee shots. Here are seven easy changes you can make to hit the ball longer.
Putting
Do you use a line on the golf ball for putting? GOLF Teacher to Watch Todd Casabella suggests ditching it for this

Ditch the line on your golf ball — use this little trick instead

Do you use a line on the golf ball for putting? GOLF Teacher to Watch Todd Casabella suggests ditching it for this method instead.
Instruction
Breaking 100 in golf is a great goal for beginners, and top teacher Ed Oldham shares how he helped a student achieve the accomplishment

This golfer wanted just to break 100. Instead, she shaved off nearly 20 strokes

Breaking 100 in golf is a great goal for beginners, and top teacher Ed Oldham shares how he helped a student achieve the accomplishment.
Short Game
GOLF Teacher to Watch Adam Smith shows how rethinking your 9-iron can lead to more successful up-and-downs in the short game

Use this nifty 9-iron shot to get up and down around greens

GOLF Teacher to Watch Adam Smith shows how rethinking your 9-iron can lead to more successful scrambling in your short game.
Driving
4-time Champions Tour winner Esteban Toledo gives an easy fix to improve your drives, leading to straighter and farther results

Pro says this fix can lead to straighter, longer drives

Four-time Champions Tour winner Esteban Toledo gives an easy fix to improve your drives, leading to straighter and farther results.
Instruction
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Durland offers three ways to add more consistency to your ball striking, leading to more improved results

Want instant ball-striking gains? Practice 3 shots, says top teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Durland offers three ways to add more consistency to your ball striking, leading to improved results.
Instruction
Golfer stares at golf green before hitting shot on golf course.

This updated alignment trick will perfectly dial in your aim

Wondering how to properly aim in golf? Top teacher Todd Casabella shares a simple trick that will dial in your alignment in no time.
Putting
Want to become a better putter? Start by understanding these differences between a good and bad one, per Sasho MacKenzie's research

3 key differences between good and bad putters, per research

Want to improve your putting? Start by understanding these differences between a good and bad putter, per Sasho MacKenzie’s research.
Short Game
golfer hits shot from hardpan
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Escape trouble on hardpan lies by employing this tactic

Finding a lie on hardpan is a tricky spot to be in, but you can escape with ease by following these tips from Top 100 Teacher Tina Tombs.
Short Game
To improve your wedges in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says you must follow these 10 simple things
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Stick your wedges by doing these 10 things, says top teacher

To improve your wedges in the short game, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel says you must follow these 10 simple things.
Short Game
patrick reed hits from thick rough
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Escape the greenside rough with ease using this technique

Chipping from the rough around the greens can be tough, but this technique will make getting up and down much easier.
Bunker Shots
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg shares his tips when faced with a 100-yard bunker shot, which can be difficult when between clubs
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Stuck with a tricky 100-yard bunker shot? Use these easy adjustments

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg shares his tips for one of golf’s most daunting challenges: 100-yard bunker shots.
Driving
Build your confidence by hitting better tee shots and finding more fairways. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel tells you how
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10 things that’ll lead you to better tee shots, per top teacher

Build your confidence by hitting better tee shots and finding more fairways. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel tells you how.
Instruction
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher says too many amateurs use their trail arm wrong in the golf swing. Here's what to do instead
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Want better contact? Stop making this ‘huge mistake’

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher says too many amateurs use their trail arm wrong in the golf swing. Here’s what to do instead.
Short Game
a golf teacher chips over a golf bag
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Want to get really good at chipping? Try this drill

Use your golf bag and a 9-iron for this easy drill, which will have you hitting crisp chips and pitches in no time.
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