Play Smart
Want more crisp iron shots? Try this forward shaft lean trick
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jeff Smith explains an easy trick that will help produce more forward shaft lean.
Fascinating video shows how wind affects your putts on the greens
In this edition of Play Smart, we look at a video from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Chris McCormick showing the role wind plays on putts.
The overlooked — and simple — key to Anthony Kim’s resurgence
In this edition of Play Smart, we discuss the deceptively simple swing tweak Anthony Kim made in his journey to winning LIV Adelaide.
1 huge mistake beginner golfers make with their drivers — and how to fix it
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch James Hong explains a huge mistake he sees novice golfers make with their drivers.
Struggle with alignment off the tee? Try this simple aim hack
In this edition of Play Smart, game-improvement editor Zephyr Melton explains a simple trick to ensure perfect aim off the tee.
Hitting longer drives starts with understanding this key concept
In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Josh Zander explains how using your lead leg as a “brake” helps generate more power.
This common household item makes for a versatile training aid
In this edition of Play Smart, we discuss how you can turn a yardstick into a versatile training aid for your golf game.
Bobby Jones explains the simple secret to his smooth swing
Bobby Jones believed the key to a rhythmic golf swing was understanding how to “swing the clubhead.” Here’s how to do it.
Anthony Kim’s 3 tips for hitting your driver straighter than ever
In a 2008 issue of GOLF Magazine, Anthony Kim shared three of his best tips for splitting the fairway with driver.
Fred Couples’ 5 keys for laser-like accuracy with your irons
Fred Couples has one of the smoothest swings in golf. Here are his five keys for knocking your irons stiff — and making more birdies.
Justin Rose’s 4 keys for playing your best golf under pressure
Justin Rose is as clutch as they come. Here are four keys you can copy from him to perform your best under pressure.
Want to become a better ball striker? Follow the advice of a major champ
Three-time major winner Julius Boros said that the key to solid ball striking was to focus on turning — not swaying — in the backswing.
This is the simplest mindset for breaking 90
Struggling to post scores in the 80s on a consistent basis? This story from a 2001 issue of GOLF Magazine might help.
Brooks Koepka’s 5 keys that will help you bomb longer drives
If you want to pound longer drives off the tee, listen to these five pieces of advice from five-time major winner Brooks Koepka.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to make short-game adjustments based on your lie
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dom DiJulia explains how to change your short-game technique based on your lie around the greens.
How to correctly shift your weight during the backswing
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker clears up a misconception about weight shift during the backswing — and shows you how to do it correctly.
6 keys for rolling your lag putts within gimme range
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares six keys for improving your lag putting so that you end up with more gimmes.
What data should you focus on when practicing in a simulator?
A panel of GOLF Top 100 Teachers explain the data points you should be focused on when hitting balls in a simulator.
3 musts for effective golf practice, according to a top teacher
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Christopher Smith shares three things you must do if you want your practice to be efficient and effective.
Put your swing on ‘cruise control’ for better tempo. Here’s how
GOLF Top 100 Teacher EA Tischler explains a simple feel you can implement to put your swing on “cruise control” and promote better tempo.
Breaking down the ‘unbelievable’ tip Butch Harmon gave Tommy Fleetwood
During the TGL matches this week, Tommy Fleetwood revealed an “unbelievable” tip he received from legendary coach Butch Harmon.
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