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Instant Improvement: Hit More Fairways

Hit More Fairways

Playing golf from the short grass makes the game a whole lot easier. If you'd like to start hitting more fairways fast, GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher Mike Malaska has a great video you'll want to see.
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Video: Hit iron shots solid
Video: Distance control on wedge shots
Video: Make more 6-foot putts
Article: Four ways to hit straight drives
Article: How to stop hooks and slices

 

Stop Three-Putting

Putt Like a Pro

Mike Shannon has taught dozens of Tour pros, including Davis Love III. Now he can help you too.
Video: Stop Three Putting

Escape Bunkers

Ignore the Ball

The game's best players make sand shots look easy. And they can be, once you know what you really need to do.
Video: Bunkers Made Easy

Solid Irons

Nail It

Learn a quick fix to help you stop hitting irons fat.
Video: Solid Irons

 

Control Wedges

Precision

Dave Pelz's drill for solid, crisp contact
Video: Distance control

 

Chip Better

Make It Easy

This quick drill will improve your chipping in a flash.
Video: Keep it Simple

 

Short Putts

Straight In

Check your grip to start holing more putts.
Video: Hole Short Putts

 

Catch Drives Flush

Catch Drives Flush
This drill not only improves your contact off the tee—it helps you eliminate your tendency to slice.

Stop Hooks & Slices

Hit More Fairways
You can search for downswing compensations to help you hit the ball straight, but why not just fix your backswing? It takes 20 seconds.