Pros Teaching Joes w/ Zephyr Melton

How to hit a plugged bunker shot with Brittany Lang

Major champion Brittany Lang shows GOLF.com’s Zephyr Melton how to navigate a plugged lie in the sand on this edition of Pros Teaching Joes.

Instruction
Maria Fassi of Mexico lines up a putt on the 12th green during the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G at Kenwood Country Club on September 07, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio

Maria Fassi explains each step of her green-reading strategy

At a recent tournament, LPGA pro Maria Fassi explained her green-reading process and how she approaches each putt she faces.
Bunker Shots
brittany lang hits fried egg shot from the bunker while GOLF editor zephyr melton looks on

The secret to escaping a fried egg lie, according to an LPGA pro

In this edition of Pros Teaching Joes, LPGA pro Brittany Lang shares the secrets for escaping a fried egg lie in the bunker.
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Marina Alex on a putting green

Pros Teaching Joes: Marina Alex shares the keys to reading Bermuda greens

Two-time LPGA champ Marina Alex knows a thing or two about putting on Bermuda greens, so I enlisted her advice on reading them effectively.
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trevor immelman swings

3 keys for hitting off a downhill lie, according to a Masters champion

On this edition of Pros Teaching Joes, 2008 Masters winner Trevor Immelman shares the keys to hitting off a downhill lie.
Putting
angel yin gives putting lesson

3 tips to improve your short putts from an LPGA pro

In this edition of Pros Teaching Joes, LPGA pro Angel Yin gives three tips that will help improve your short-range putting.
Short Game
Parker McLachlin, aka Short Game Chef, helps GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo hit crispy shots with a lob wedge around the green

I was terrified of my 60-degree wedge — until I got this lesson

Parker McLachlin, aka Short Game Chef, helps GOLF Instruction Editor Nick Dimengo hit crispy shots with a lob wedge around the green.
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Leona Maguire

Pros Teaching Joes: Leona Maguire’s keys to hitting fairway woods that soar

Two-time LPGA champ Leona Maguire knows a thing or two about hitting solid shots. So, I enlisted her advice on how to master fairway woods.
Instruction
phone camera films woman hitting golf balls on the range

How to properly film your golf swing, according to a top teacher

The camera on your phone can be a great tool for improving your swing, but you have to film from the correct angles.
Short Game
carly schneider explains low point to zephyr melton

This cheat code will rid your short game of chunks and thins

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Carly Schneider explains the easiest method for controlling the low point of your swing.
Instruction
golfer hits driver with feet in the background

How does ball position affect your swing? Let’s take a look

In this edition of Play Smart we take a look at how different ball positioning affects certain numbers in your swing.
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rory mcilroy and scottie scheffler hit shots during the 2024 bmw championship

This trait shared by all elite golfers is essential for generating speed

In this edition of Play Smart we look at the key trait that is shared by all the best golfers in the world.
Short Game
two golfers hit flop shots side by side

There are 2 different ways to hit a flop. So, which one is better?

In this edition of Play Smart a pair of GOLF Top 100 Teachers demonstrate the two different ways to execute a flop shot.
Bunker Shots
scottie scheffler hits a high bunker shot during the 2024 masters

The easy way to hit high bunker shots (with spin!)

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood explains how to easily hit high bunker shots with spin.
Short Game
Pro golf legend lee trevino hits a chip shot on a golf course

Lee Trevino shares nifty tip for hitting crisp chip shots

In this edition of Play Smart, six-time major winner Lee Trevino shares a nifty tip for hitting crisp shots around the green.
Short Game
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum gives a quick and easy lob wedge lesson, so you can finally master the tricky club

Conquer your lob wedge disasters by following this simple lesson

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum gives a quick and easy lob wedge lesson, so you can finally master the tricky club.
Instruction
Golf pro takes club back before hitting shot at tournament

6 shots you (probably) never practice but should add to your routine

GOLF Top 100 Alumni Teacher Tom Stickney shares the six shots that most amateurs never include in their golf practice, but should.
Approach Shots
Playing from uneven lies in golf can be tough for many players, but GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Hackett demonstrates how to master them

Uneven lies can wreck a round. Here’s how to master them

Playing from uneven lies is challenging for many players, but GOLF Top 100 Teacher Mark Hackett demonstrates how to master them.
Driving
GOLF Top 100 Teacher E.A. Tischler says these TK things are a natural way to see more power and increased distance off the tee

3 ways to add more natural power to your golf swing

GOLF Top 100 Teacher E.A. Tischler explains 3 natural ways to add more power and increased distance off the tee.
Instruction
A shorter par-3 hole might seem easier, but many mid-handicappers struggle. GOLF Teacher to Watch Derek Swoboda has a trick that may help

Par-3s crushing your scores? Reconsider your tee height, says top teacher

A shorter par-3 hole might seem easier, but many mid-handicappers struggle. GOLF Teacher to Watch Derek Swoboda has a trick that may help.
Instruction
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brech Spradley shares a unique divot drill that helps players feel the good and bad in their golf swing

Try this around-the-world divot drill for instant ball-striking feedback

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brech Spradley shares a unique divot drill that helps players feel the good and bad in their golf swing.
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If you're struggling with your golf takeaway, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Baile has an easy drill to finally master it for better results

Trouble with your takeaway? Use this go-to guide for an easy fix

If you’re struggling with your golf takeaway, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Baile has an easy drill to finally master it for better results.
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Latest Instruction Videos

Explaining ‘low point’ and why it matters for your short game

Teaching professional Carly Schneider demonstrates a way to find your low point and explains why it’s important around the green.

Warming Up with Shane Lowry

Dive into this episode of ‘Warming Up’ for a conversation that’s one part golf, two parts life as Lowry goes deep on his surprising origin story, which weeks he loves most, his PGA Tour friendships, advice he offers amateurs, how he ‘hits the shots he sees’ and much more.

Top 100 Teacher explains when to use a lob wedge

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum tells Nick Dimengo his parameters for deciding to use a lob wedge and how to correctly hit it.

How to hit a plugged bunker shot with Brittany Lang

Major champion Brittany Lang shows GOLF.com’s Zephyr Melton how to navigate a plugged lie in the sand on this edition of Pros Teaching Joes.

Top 100 Teacher explains when to use a lob wedge

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jason Birnbaum tells Nick Dimengo his parameters for deciding to use a lob wedge and how to correctly hit it.