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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Approach Shots
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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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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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The ‘worst thing’ you can do in the bunker — and how to fix it

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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Why these tricky putts drive golfers crazy (and how to make more of them)

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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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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How to find the best possible setup position for your body type

In this edition of Play Smart, LPGA professional Gia Liwski shows us how to find the proper setup position to make a good swing.
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How high-tech mobility analysis diagnosed this golfer’s swing flaws

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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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Impossible bunker shots are easy with this technique

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The wedge method pros use for pinpoint accuracy inside 100 yards

The wedge method pros use for pinpoint accuracy

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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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