Play Smart w/ Zephyr Melton

How your position on the tee box affects your ballflight

Teaching professional Stefanie Shaw explains the importance of your position on the tee box and shows GOLF’s Zephyr Melton where he should tee it up.

Driving
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Easily lower your handicap with this clever tee-box strategy

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Stef Shaw shares a clever strategy that will help you eliminate penalty strokes with your driver.
Approach Shots
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This ‘hallmark’ of elite ball strikers is absent in high handicappers

In this edition of Play Smart, we look at a key trait elite ball strikers share that high handicappers struggle with.
Putting
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This ‘simple but brilliant’ advice will make you a better lag putter

In this edition of Ply Smart, Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips gives a bit of putting advice that Phil Mickelson called “simple but brilliant.”
Approach Shots
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2 ways to compress the golf ball and hit more crisp iron shots

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher explains the two ways you can compress the ball with your irons.
Approach Shots
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When (and how) should you choke down on the golf club?

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger explains the benefits of choking down on the golf club.
Instruction
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Masters range data shows key practice habit you should follow

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we dig into data from the Augusta National practice range that shows a key habit you should follow.
Instruction
jordan spieth swings on the range at the 2025 masters

Masters tech shows 1 key move Jordan Spieth uses to hit pure irons

In this edition of Play Smart, we use GOLFTEC’s OptiMotion technology to break down Jordan Spieth’s key swing move.
Approach Shots
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Arnold Palmer shares the secrets to hitting pure shot with long irons

Long irons are some of the most difficult clubs in the bag to hit. Arnold Palmer has a few tips that will make hitting them a bit easier.
Driving
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Rory McIlroy’s 5 ‘game-changers’ for improving your ball striking

Rory McIlroy is the latest golfer to complete the career Grand Slam. Here are five tips from the Masters champ for improved ball striking.
Instruction
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10 simple (& brilliant) pieces of golf advice from Arnold Palmer

With four Masters wins, Arnold Palmer is one of the greatest golfers of all time. Here are 10 swing tips from The King to improve your swing.
Driving
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Major winner shares 10 keys for splitting every fairway

Hitting your driver with accuracy can be a huge asset for your game. Here are 10 keys for splitting every fairway from Hal Sutton.
Approach Shots
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Johnny Miller’s ‘single best tip’ for hitting pure irons

Johnny Miller once called this drill his “single best tip” for improving ball striking. Try it out and you’ll hit it better than ever.
Driving
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How to use a smooth tempo to generate power — just like Ernie Els

How do cultivate a smooth swing while also generating power? All you have to do is take a page out of Ernie Els’ book.
Instruction
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This is the magic number of greens you need to hit to break 80

Breaking 80 requires that you average eight greens in regulation per round. Here’s how to hit that target goal.
Instruction
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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.
Instruction
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.
Instruction
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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.
Instruction
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What a consistent golfer *really* looks like, according to data

What does consistent golf *really* look like? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner shows us — and explains how you can achieve it.
Driving
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Busting 5 myths about how to generate power in the golf swing

Bernie Najar tackles five of the biggest power myths and give you swing advice that will help your amp up your ball speed this season.
Driving
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Make a perfect downswing and hit more fairways. Here’s how

Coming over the top is the bane of many golfers. Here’s how to get on plane with your downswing and hit more fairways.
Instruction
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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.
Instruction
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6 reasons you should keep a Handicap Index

If you’re playing golf with any sort of regularity, you should sign up for a Handicap Index. Here are six reasons why.
Instruction
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5 holes that will decide the Masters (hint: not on the back 9)

Everyone knows the saying that the Masters doesn’t start until the back nine on Sunday, but the first five holes are pretty important, too.
Instruction
Expert golf tips for fast improvement
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8 simple tips for improving your golf game

These expert tips will boost your golf IQ, elevate your game, and lay a solid foundation for long-term success.
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.
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