Welcome to 2026, golf fans. And guess what? This year is finally the year you — yes, you! — get better.
If you have the drive, we created a simple road map for you to get there. Over the last week, we published five stories in which a handful of our Top 100 Teachers gave their best tips to excel in key areas of the game.
Scroll below to check out all five tips and click on the one (or all of ’em!) that you need to bring your game to the next level this year.
No. 1 — Instantly make more putts
How are you going to finally make more putts in 2026? According to one teacher, it starts by making a simple change to your practice routine.
No. 2 — Fix your chipping
What’s the best way to cure your chipping woes? According to one Top 100 Teacher, it starts with ensuring you have the proper setup.
No. 3 — Add speed to your swing
Want more swing speed heading into 2026? Try making this one tweak to your practice regimen, courtesy of GOLF Top 100 Teacher Bernie Najar.
No. 4 — Find more fairways
Want to find more fairways? According to one teacher, finding the fairway comes down to one aspect of the swing that’s easy to sharpen.
No. 5 — How to escape every bunker
Want to master greenside bunker shots? This top teacher breaks down the five keys you need to splash it out every time.
