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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Dustin Johnson improved his wedge play with this clever tactic

Dustin Johnson improved his wedge play with this genius tactic

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Dustin Johnson and Dylan Dethier on the set of Warming Up.

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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.
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares five things you can change to stop chunking your chip shots around the greens.
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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Malizia explains the proper way to fire your hips from the top of the swing to produce more crisp ball striking.
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In this edition of Play Smart, Dr. Greg Rose from the Titleist Performance Institute explains two swing changes to add spin to your wedges.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh explains why left-to-right putts are so tricky for most golfers.
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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.
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Unleash longer drives by mastering this 1 key move

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips explains a move pros use to generate a positive angle of attack off the tee.
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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.
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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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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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Master the takeaway with this tour-trusted two-ball drill

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Do this move with your trail elbow for more crisp ball striking

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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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