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All great golf swings share at least one trait: They stay as close as possible to being on plane. For many weekend warriors, that’s a challenge — but this simple drill can help.

All you need is a club, a ball and two tees. Set up normally, then place one tee in the ground about a foot behind the ball. Next, stick the other tee into the butt end of your grip so it’s jutting out a couple inches.

As you start your backswing, stop when your lead arm is parallel to the ground. (Instructors call this position P3.) The tee in the grip should point directly at the tee in the ground. If the butt of the grip points outside the tee (far side), then you’ll know the club is too shallow. If it points inside the tee (near side), it’s too steep.

Train yourself to point the butt of the grip to that target spot behind the ball every time you reach P3. When it does, you’ll know you’re on plane and in perfect position to put a solid strike on the ball.

Dr. Alison Curdt is a GOLF Top 100 Teacher and is the director of instruction at Wood Ranch Golf Club in Simi Valley, Calif

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I have been fortunate that golf has truly taken me around the globe. After college, I traveled extensively, playing on various international women’s golf tours and experiencing different people, cultures and ways of life. Some experiences were easier than others, and some were so much fun they are hard to describe.

Now that my son is 17 years old and playing tournament golf, I have the opportunity to travel with him for his events and occasionally play golf alongside him at some incredible destinations.

Recently, we traveled to the Dominican Republic for an AJGA tournament. We arrived a day early, and he and I played Corales Golf Club, which was both stunning and challenging. The course was beautifully maintained, and the ocean views were spectacular.

The following day, my son played a practice round and certainly didn’t need his mom following him around all day. So, I decided to make the trip to Casa de Campo to play Teeth of the Dog. I had heard so much about the course over the years that I was eager to experience it for myself.

Here are some of my takeaways and why I believe you should seriously consider a golf trip abroad.

1. Fantastic views

The stunning seaside landscapes alone make these trips worthwhile. It is difficult to put into words just how beautiful the views are and how impressive the course designs can be.

At Corales, even the holes away from the water were thoughtfully designed, challenging and visually striking. Every hole felt unique, and the overall experience was unforgettable.

2. Getting out of your comfort zone

Traveling in a different country where another language is spoken can be both exciting and challenging.

While many travelers might arrange for a driver, I rented a car and planned to drive myself. It was a great way to see more of the countryside and experience the destination beyond the resort. My GPS worked perfectly, and I only encountered one minor issue when I reached a toll booth that required pesos instead of U.S. dollars. After getting change from a helpful security guard, I was on my way.

Moments like that require a little problem-solving, but they often become some of the most memorable parts of the trip.

3. Experiencing different cultures

The people of the Dominican Republic were fantastic. Everyone we encountered, both inside and outside the resort, was incredibly welcoming and kind.

One of my favorite memories happened at customs, where the agent sang the entire time she checked our passports. We also appreciated how patient and encouraging the locals were as we attempted to speak Spanish, despite our limited skills.

By the end of the trip, our Spanish had improved noticeably. In fact, I found myself missing the opportunity to speak it once we returned home.

4. The caddie program

Teeth of the Dog is every bit as beautiful as its reputation suggests. The oceanfront holes are breathtaking, and the course itself is exceptional.

I played in the afternoon, so the course was relatively quiet. I was paired with a wonderful caddie who made the experience even more enjoyable. Being able to walk the course while benefiting from his local knowledge added another dimension to the round.

He earned my trust very quickly. Having caddied there for 23 years, he offered excellent advice from the very first hole. Later in the round, I faced a blind approach shot. He told me exactly where to aim and how far to hit it. Honestly, I would never have chosen that line on my own.

As luck would have it, my second shot on that par 4 found the bottom of the cup for an eagle. I think my caddie may have been even more excited than I was. It was a special moment, and one that would not have happened without his guidance.

Yes, I hit the shot, but his advice was absolutely essential.

5. Lifelong memories

I enjoy photography in general, but I find myself taking even more photos when traveling for golf. Looking back through those pictures brings back incredible memories of the courses, destinations, and people I met along the way.

The experience of discovering a new course, exploring a new location, and meeting new people is truly priceless.

I would return to the Dominican Republic in a heartbeat. We had a wonderful trip, my son played well in his tournament, and we created memories that will last a lifetime. It was a win all around.

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Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf.

One of the most common swing ailments among recreational golfers is early extension. Yet despite its prevalence, most have no idea it even exists.

If you fall in that camp, he’s a quick explainer. Early extension occurs when the pelvis shifts toward the ball (forward) during the downswing. When this happens, you reduce the space for your hands and arms to swing freely through the hitting zone, causing inconsistent contact and a lack of power. Suffice to say, when you’ve got early extension in your swing, you are leaving susceptible to all sorts of ball-striking woes.

I myself fall into the camp of those who struggle with early extension from time to time. To help with that, I enlisted the help of GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tony Ruggiero to help me eliminate the ailment for good. Check it out in the video below.

Setup flaws that cause early extension

Like many ball-striking woes, many of the root causes of early extension come from poor setup.

“One of the things that is important and often overlooked is the base of your spine,” Tony said. “Folks get the base of their spine too much [away from the target] at address which makes them slide out from under it and then they slide [toward the target]. As a result, they stand to try to get the club on the ball.”

To fix this, Tony suggests feeling like you are getting the base of your spine underneath the top of your spine. To do this, it will feel like your lead hip is bumped slightly toward the target at address.

It’s also important that you get the correct amount of hip hinge when you address the ball, feeling like your shoulders are over your toes when you set up.

“If you’ll take the club and put it across your waist and then push your rear end back,” Tony said. “Now let your hands come down to your knees. That would be a pretty good, athletic balance posture.”

If you struggle with early extension, check your setup fundamentals first. You may be able to correct the issue without even changing anything in your swing, but rather slightly adjusting how your body sits at address.

3 exercises to fix early extension

If adjusting your setup fundamentals doesn’t do the trick, it may be time to change how your body moves during the swing. This can be a challenge when going full speed, because your body is so used to moving in a certain way. That’s where using drills to ingrain the new feel come in.

During my lesson, Tony showed me three different exercise-band drills that help ingrain the feel of turning through the ball without early extending.

1. Punch exercise

The first drill Tony showed me is what I’m calling the punch exercise. To set up, he asked me to get into my golf posture and then drop my trail foot back away from the ball. Next, he had me grab an exercise band that was tethered behind me and then pull it across my chest with my trail arm. From there, he asked me to reach around my body and punch toward the target as I turned my body turned through.

“That’s pure rotation,” Tony said. “That’s your ribcage rotating through and over to your left leg. When you do that and isolate your weight over your left leg, it’s helping build stability.”

2. Rowing exercise

The next drill was the rowing exercise. For this exercise, I once again go into my golf posture, but this time I grabbed either end of the exercise band in each hand with the center of the band tethered on the ground in front of me. From there, I made a rowing motion going back with my trail hand, and then as I turned through to my lead side, I made a rowing motion going back with my lead hand.

“There you should actually feel with this resistance having to push off the ground a little,” Tony said.

3. Hinge exercise

For the final exercise, Tony had me get into my golf posture once again with my trail foot dropped back behind me. This time, though, he instructed me to hold the shaft of the club across my shoulders. From there, he asked me to rotate fully toward the target, posting up on my lead leg.

“A lot of people when they do that the first time, they’ll feel that their foot is fighting to hold the ground,” Tony said. “That’s your body figuring out how to stabilize itself. Everybody talks about mobility and strength, but I think one thing that is often overlooked is stability. If you’re not stable enough in that leg, you’re gonna want to stand.”

How to practice without early extension

After going through some exercises to train my body to stabilize itself, Tony showed me a great drill to use on the range when hitting balls to eliminate early extenstion.

For this drill, he asked me to wrap a thick exercise band around my legs just above the knees. Then, he told me to put pressure on the outsides of my legs, feeling like I was pushing against the resistance the band provided.

“It engages your core which stabilizes your lower body,” Tony says. “If you keep the tension and pressure on that band going through, it’s very difficult to stand up.”

This is a great drill to practice on the range when you are actually hitting golf balls. After a while, you can take the band off and try to maintain that feel when you swing. If you can continue to feel that pressure on the outside of your legs, you will stabilize your core and make it extremely difficult to early extend.

“This is a great plan for improvement for a person that’s trying to get rid of early extension,” Tony says. “You’ve got a few exercises you can do away from the range that you can combine that with your practice. And then you’ve got a drill you can do when you actually do hit balls. Then you just have to take that out on the golf course.”

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Great pitch shots combine proper technique, consistent contact and confidence. Many golfers struggle with pitching because they either fear hitting the ground or try to help the ball into the air. In reality, solid pitch shots come from allowing the club’s bounce and loft to do the work naturally. By improving your setup, controlling distance correctly, and practicing with purpose, you can develop a more reliable short game and create the soft, controlled shots that help lower scores.

1. Have a perfect setup

A proper setup helps ensure the bounce of the club glides through the ground correctly. The great news is that when the club moves properly through impact, there is no reason to fear hitting the ground. When the club constantly digs, golfers often become hesitant to strike the turf, which makes it difficult to hit high, soft pitch shots that stop quickly.

Set up with the club centered in your body so the clubhead sits in the middle of your heels. Keep the end of the grip pointing toward the center of your body to avoid excessive shaft lean and de-lofting the clubface.

2. Allow the club to do the work

Allowing the bottom of the club to interact with the ground naturally lets the loft of the club do the work. This helps the ball make clean contact with the lofted part of the face. Avoid the urge to try to lift or scoop the ball into the air.

One of my favorite drills for this is the “scrape drill.” From your setup position, make no backswing and simply scrape the club along the ground through to the finish. This reinforces the feeling that the club should contact the ground and continue moving through it, helping you avoid scooping or lifting incorrectly.

3. Know how to control distance

Avoid trying to force speed or distance when you need a longer shot. Instead, simply adjust the length of your backswing and allow the club’s speed to change naturally.

A shorter backswing creates less speed and therefore less carry distance. As the backswing becomes longer, the potential speed and distance increase automatically. The more consistent your setup and preparation become, the more reliable your results will be over time.

4. Calibrate your landing spot

I am a big believer in calibrating your short game, especially pitch shots, because landing distance is often critical. In many cases, pitch shots are required to carry over hazards or obstacles, making precise distance control extremely important.

You can improve this skill by calibrating and charting your carry distances in 10-yard increments. Record which club and swing length produce each distance. If you would like to learn how to calibrate your entire short game, I have created a course designed to help you build consistency and lower your scores.

5. Build confidence with perfect lies

To build confidence, it can be helpful to begin practicing pitch shots from slightly longer grass. Longer grass makes it easier to get the ball into the air and provides a bit more margin for error.

I have also used this approach when helping golfers build confidence with fairway woods. Once success is established from longer grass, gradually move to tighter lies and shorter grass, which can be more challenging — especially when learning to use the bounce correctly and strike the ground consistently.

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If you’re struggling with consistency off the tee, the fix might be as simple as adjusting your ball position. 

According to Tom Stickney, a GOLF Top 100 Teacher alum, one of the biggest mistakes he sees golfers make with their driver is playing the ball too far forward in their stance. 

“When the ball is too far forward in the stance, you have to reach to go get it,” he says. 

This small change causes a ripple effect in your swing. 

When you reach for the ball at address, Stickney explains that your trail shoulder naturally comes forward and your shoulders open up to the target. This sets you up to swing on an out-to-in swing path—usually resulting in a pull or slice. 

Ball position: inside lead heel

Instead of playing the ball where you normally would, Stickney says to shift your ball position back — so it falls in line with your inside lead heel.

Then, make sure that your shoulders are square with your target.

“From there, the club can transition from the inside and you’ll eliminate that big miss,” Stickney says. 

Once you get this feel of an “inside-out” swing, you’ll be able to eliminate your slice — and maybe even hit a draw. Give it a shot.

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Most golfers struggle when green speeds change because they believe distance control is all about feel. It’s the reason your lag putts die short one day and race past the hole the next.

But ask any good player how they developed distance control, and they’ll tell you the secret isn’t relying on touch alone. The best putters learn to build a repeatable system they can trust in any situation — one that keeps their speed consistent no matter how much conditions change.

With that kind of process in place, players can essentially “fake” their feel, allowing them to adapt faster and become automatic from long range. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger says all you need to do is build your own 8-4-4 system.

The 8-4-4 system, explained 

Wuertemberger’s 8-4-4 system is one of the simplest putting processes you can use to develop your distance control on the greens. The concept is built around the idea of matching your stroke length to predictable rollout distances.

To try it, all you need is a flat spot on a practice green and a few balls. Set up to a ball like you normally would and take back the putter approximately eight inches, followed by an eight-inch followthrough. On a green rolling around 9 on the Stimpmeter, an even-tempo’d putt should cause the ball to roll out about 10 feet. That’s your baseline.

From there, the system becomes easy to scale. If you want the ball to roll another 10 feet, simply add four inches to your backstroke.

“Every additional four inches that you take the putter back [beyond the initial eight inches], the ball will roll an additional 10 feet,” Wuertemberger says.

That’s what makes this method so effective. Instead of guessing how hard you need to hit each putt, you now have a repeatable framework.

Why it works on every green

The beauty of the 8-4-4 system is that your mechanics stay the same even when green speeds change. Your stroke length and tempo always stay consistent; the only thing that changes is the distance your ball rolls out. On slower greens this might mean your putts will roll shorter than 10 feet, and vice versa on faster surfaces.

“You can keep your 8-4-4 and your cadence the same,” Wuertemberger says. “It’s just that your ball will now roll 12, 24 and 36 — or whatever those roll outs are [based on the green speed].”

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That’s why the system helps golfers adjust to changing conditions faster. Rather than rely on instinct, or guessing, you use a simple, calibrated system you can even adjust during your round.

Use an alignment rod for even more accuracy

Because the 8-4-4 system depends on precise stroke lengths, there is a small margin for error, which is why Wuertemberger recommends using a simple tool that many golfers already carry: an alignment rod.

Wuertemberger uses rods to help his students get their “pullbacks” correct — or the length of their backstroke — by physically marking where eight, 12 and even 16 inches are on the rods themselves.

“Then, you can just put your alignment rod down on the green and know that your increments are exact,” Wuertemberger says.

This will also help train your eyes and body to recognize those stroke lengths naturally over time. You can get creative and use your feet as a reference point for where the putter should stop during your backswing.

“Jackie Burke used to say to use your feet,” Wuertemberger says. “So maybe eight inches is roughly to the middle of your toe, and then if you need an additional four [inches], it’ll be just outside your foot.”

How to perfect your tempo with 8-4-4

While the 8-4-4 system is excellent for building distance control, it can also help diagnose other problems in your putting stroke.

For example, if you make your normal eight-inch backstroke and eight-inch followthrough, but the ball suddenly rolls 20 or 25 feet, you already know the problem isn’t your stroke length.

In those instances, Wuertemberger says, “your tempo must be off.”

That’s one of the biggest advantages of the drill. It gives you instant feedback. Instead of guessing why your speed control disappeared, you can quickly identify whether your rhythm has become quick or jabby.

The 8-4-4 method gives players a simple, repeatable system to improve distance control without making the stroke feel robotic. It turns putting into a structured process, like the rest of your game, so you can build a consistent motion and scale it to any length putt in any condition. The result is more predictable speed control wherever you play this season.

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When you get a look at the green from the fairway, it’s tempting to take dead aim at the flagstick, but it’s not always the best play.

When the pin is guarded by a hazard — like on No. 4 at TPC Sawgrass (see main photo above) — going for it can bring a big number into play. The key to posting a low score is avoiding mistakes rather than pulling off hero shots. Remember these four things when facing a tucked pin.

4 keys to remember when attacking a tucked pin

1. Aim for the fat. Make your target line the widest part of the green. This gives you the largest margin for error. 

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2. Don’t over-curve it. When shaping the shot toward the flagstick, don’t overdo it or you’ll be short-sided (or worse). 

3. Take extra club. It’s smart to take a little more club than the number calls for. Even if you miss your start line, you’ll carry the trouble. 

4. Accept a long putt. There’s nothing wrong with hitting an approach to 45 feet and two-putting. Par will never hurt your scorecard.

Joe Plecker is the director of instruction at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah, Ga.

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There are basically two types of golfers: tilters and horizontal golfers. If you don’t know which one you are, you’ll always struggle.

Tilters use a lot of side bend in the downswing and through impact. Think of guys like Dustin Johnson or Joaquín Niemann: At impact, the right side of their torso bends to the side, lowering the back shoulder as their lead side moves upward. It’s a great way to swing the club, but many golfers get stuck trying it and even get hurt doing it.

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Making more of a horizontal swing works just as well. Picture Bryson DeChambeau or Google Walter Hagen’s classic swings. These players are less worried about creating side bend than getting through the ball using a flatter swing that levels out as they rotate.

Experiment! At the range, try adding more side bend (see main image on left). Then try more rotation (main image on right). The results will speak for themselves.

Check out a video on how to use tilt or rotation in your swing below.

E.A. Tischler (@eatischler) is the founder of New Horizons Golf Approach, cofounder of BioSwing Dynamics and director of instruction at The Woodlands CC, The Woodlands, Texas.

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How many times have you stood over a short wedge shot with one thought running through your head, “Don’t chunk this.”

Those three words can trigger a chain reaction. Your confidence disappears, your fundamentals vanish and suddenly you’re overthinking what should be a simple shot.

The frustrating part is that chunked wedges usually aren’t random. Most stem from a few common swing faults. Once you identify what’s causing your poor contact, you can make the necessary adjustments to start making crisp, consistent contact every time.

Are you steep or shallow? 

According to Krista Dunton, a GOLF Top 100 Teacher, most chunked wedge shots come from one of two swing patterns:

An easy way to diagnose your miss is to pay attention to how the shot feels.

If the leading edge digs sharply into the turf — producing fat shots, deep divots or even the occasional skull — you’re likely getting too steep at impact.

If it feels like the bounce of the club hits the ground first and skips into the ball — leading to a weak, dribbly shot — you’re probably too shallow at impact.

Too steep? Think: neutral hands, less hinge

If you tend to get steep, start with your setup. Dunton explains that many amateurs address the ball with their hands too far forward. This setup adjustment unintentionally shuts the clubface and steepens your angle into the ball.

Instead, she says to aim for a more neutral setup. The first step is to check that your clubface is square. You can do this by holding the club out in front of you, like you would for a stand-up grip. Next, position the butt of your grip so it’s in line with your belly button. This will set your hands in a neutral position that will shallow your angle into the ball.

Another common issue is getting too vertical with the takeaway. 

“If you tend to pick the club up pretty abruptly, you’re creating another really steep downward angle into the ball,” Dunton says.

To fix this, make a few practice swings with quieter wrists. The takeaway should feel more connected and around your body rather than the club moving straight up.

“It should feel like a sweepier, inside motion,” Dunton says. “That position will allow you to let the club slide under the ball.”

Too shallow? Think: head forward, turn through

Players who get too shallow often make one critical mistake: hanging back through impact.

Tilting backwards as the club enters impact causes it to bottom out too early, making clean contact difficult. One reason this happens is a poor setup. 

Dunton explains that many golfers set up with their nose too far behind the ball, which encourages them to hang back through impact. Instead, start with your nose in a more centered position. A simple checkpoint is to keep it in line with the buttons on your shirt, ensuring it doesn’t drift backward.

Another key to avoid hanging back is maintaining pressure on your lead side. A simple way to achieve this, Dunton says, is to feel your head move slightly forward in your backswing.

“All good short game players on tour, their head actually moves slightly forward as the club goes back,” Dunton says. “That will keep the weight on that front side.”

Lastly, make sure your swing doesn’t stop at impact. Many players who chunk wedges quit rotating through the shot, causing them to stall and hit the turf early. To know if you’re turning completely through the shot, check that your chest and hips finish at the target.

Once you can identify where your miss is coming from, the fix becomes much simpler. Crisp wedge shots are usually the product of solid fundamentals — neutral setup, weight forward and committed rotation through impact. Get those basics dialed, and contact becomes more consistent, even under pressure.

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Hybrids are supposed to be the “easy clubs” in the bag. Yet for many golfers, they are some of the most frustrating clubs to hit consistently. Thin shots, hooks, low bullets, heavy contact — I see it every day on the lesson tee.

Most of the time, the problems aren’t with the swing, but rather with how the player sets up to the ball.

Golfers have long been told to “hit hybrids like irons,” which often leads them to place the ball too far back in the stance. While that may sound harmless, it creates a chain reaction that makes solid contact much harder to achieve.

When the ball sits too far back, the club approaches on a steeper angle of attack. That downward strike can drive the leading edge into the turf too aggressively, causing inconsistent low-point control. In simple terms, your margin for error becomes incredibly small. Catch it slightly behind the ball and you hit it fat. Catch it slightly ahead and you hit a low, spinny bullet that never reaches its intended height.

The bigger issue is what happens to the clubface.

Because the ball is back in the stance, the golfer has less time to naturally square the face through rotation. The body often stalls while the hands take over in an attempt to “save” the shot. That’s where face manipulation begins. Some players excessively roll the forearms to square the face, leading to hooks. Others leave the face open and block it right. The timing becomes inconsistent because the club is being manipulated instead of released naturally.

A hybrid is not an iron. It’s designed to glide through the turf and launch the ball higher with more forgiveness. To allow the club to do its job, the ball position needs to move more forward than most golfers realize.

A great checkpoint is this: The 5-hybrid should generally be played just forward of center. The 4-hybrid should move slightly farther forward, roughly one to two balls inside the lead heel. And the 3-hybrid can be played even farther forward, very similar to a fairway wood setup.

As the shaft gets longer and loft decreases, the ball position should gradually move forward to help shallow the angle of attack and improve face delivery.

When the ball is positioned correctly, something powerful happens: the club can skim the ground instead of digging into it. The bottom of the swing arc becomes more predictable, the face has more time to square naturally, and the ball launches higher with less effort.

That’s the shot hybrids were designed to produce.

If you’ve been fighting your hybrids, don’t immediately change your swing. Start with the setup. In less than 60 seconds, moving the ball slightly forward could completely change your contact, trajectory and confidence with one of the most important clubs in your bag.

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