Warming Up w/ Dylan Dethier

Warming Up with Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth’s mind is one of the most interesting places in golf, which made him a dream guest for ‘Warming Up.’ Why is 7-iron his favorite golf club? What version of his golf swing is he chasing? What’s in his swing DNA? What’s he thinking when he’s in jail? And, the most impossible question of all: What would happen if he turned his brain off? Good things are coming, Spieth says. After 40 minutes on the range alongside him, we’re inclined to agree. Interesting things are coming, too — that’s a guarantee. We hope you have as much fun watching this episode as we had putting it together. Enjoy!

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Jordan Spieth and Dylan Dethier in an episode of Warming Up.

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Joaquin Niemann striping on 'Warming Up'.

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Dustin Johnson hits a shot during LIV Andalucia

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In the latest episode of Warming Up, Dustin Johnson explained why he tries to hit every one of his clubs with max effort while on the range.
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Sepp Straka

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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker explains how feeling “light” during the backswing can help you generate more power.
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Use this blueprint for crisper chips up onto elevated greens

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In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jeff Smith shows us a grip tweak that adds tons of spin on short-game shots.
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Instantly fix your chipping with this 1 simple move

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mike Dickson breaks down a simple move that will fix your chipping.
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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
Putting
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How ‘stepping off’ your putts can instantly improve your distance control

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Doug Spencer explains why you should step off the distance of your putts for better lags on the greens.
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This training aid powered Justin Rose's latest dominant win

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Mark Blackburn reveals the simple training aid Justin Rose used to sharpen his swing before his dominant win.
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james hong sets up to a driver and sets up to an iron

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In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch James Hong explains a huge mistake he sees novice golfers make with their drivers.
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Warming Up with Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth’s mind is one of the most interesting places in golf, which made him a dream guest for ‘Warming Up.’ Why is 7-iron his favorite golf club? What version of his golf swing is he chasing? What’s in his swing DNA? What’s he thinking when he’s in jail? And, the most impossible question of all: What would happen if he turned his brain off? Good things are coming, Spieth says. After 40 minutes on the range alongside him, we’re inclined to agree. Interesting things are coming, too — that’s a guarantee. We hope you have as much fun watching this episode as we had putting it together. Enjoy!

What is the difference between swinging a driver and swinging an iron?

GOLF Teacher to Watch James Hong explains why driver and iron setups should be different and shows Zephyr Melton the fundamentals of each.

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