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50 Pro Tips To Play Better Golf!

50 pro tips on how to be better at golf

There is an abundance of tips from professional golfers on how to play better scattered across the internet. We thought it would be helpful to collate 50 pro tips to play better golf, from all of the top golf players and put them in one place.

We have scored the web to find the best one-line tips that can give you actual, beneficial advice on how to elevate your game. What is interesting is just how many of them are telling you to learn all that you can, but to also do your own thing. Anyway, here are 50 quick fire tips from the golf players who have been there, done that, and won everything in the game that could be won.

50 pro tips to play better golf

1. Tiger Woods: “Feel the rhythm of your swing. Too many amateurs rush at the ball.”
2. Phil Mickelson: “Always have a forward press before starting your putting stroke.”
3. Ben Hogan: “The most important shot in golf is the next one.”
4. Arnold Palmer: “Swing your swing. Not someone else’s.”
5. Rory McIlroy: “Commit to your shot, indecision is a golfer’s worst enemy.”
6. Annika Sörenstam: “To play more consistent golf, focus on tempo and balance.”
7. Jack Nicklaus: “Don’t be too proud to take a lesson. I’m not.”
8. Bobby Jones: “Golf is played mainly on a five-and-a-half-inch course… the space between your ears.”
9. Gary Player: “The harder you work, the luckier you get.”
10. Bubba Watson: “Find a swing that’s comfortable for you, not what looks good.”

Phil Mickelson Pro Golfer Tips to play better


11. Jordan Spieth: “Trust in the process and stay patient. Your time will come.”
12. Sam Snead: “Forget your opponents; always play against par.”
13. Ernie Els: “Have a short memory for bad shots, move on quickly.”
14. Tom Watson: “Play the course, not your opponent.”
15. Nancy Lopez: “A good golfer has the determination to win and the patience to wait for the breaks.”
16. Lee Trevino: “Pressure is playing for ten dollars when you don’t have a dime in your pocket.”
17. Sergio Garcia: “Find joy in the game. Enjoy every shot, even the bad ones.”
18. Seve Ballesteros: “Feel and imagination are the keys to golf.”
19. Brooks Koepka: “Fitness is crucial. A stronger core leads to a better swing.”
20. Lorena Ochoa: “Believe in yourself and your abilities, confidence is key.”


21. Justin Rose: “Practice with purpose. Every shot should have an intention.”
22. Adam Scott: “Posture is crucial. Stand tall and proud over the ball.”
23. Greg Norman: “A bad attitude is worse than a bad swing.”
24. Mickey Wright: “Focus on the finish. Where you end up often dictates where the ball will go.”
25. Paula Creamer: “Have a routine and stick to it, it will help you under pressure.”
26. Billy Casper: “The best club in the bag is the one you’re most confident with.”
27. Luke Donald: “Short game is key. Spend more time on your chipping and putting.”
28. Fred Couples: “Stay relaxed. Tension is a swing killer.”
29. Nick Faldo: “Always have a clear picture of the shot you want to hit.”
30. Vijay Singh: “Persistence and repetition are keys to mastering the golf swing.”

Tiger Woods uses fitted golf clubs, obvs!


31. Lydia Ko: “Smile more. It relaxes you and your playing partners.”
32. David Duval: “Stick to your game plan, especially when things aren’t going well.”
33. Karrie Webb: “A solid pre-shot routine helps keep nerves in check.”
34. Hale Irwin: “You have to be aggressive to the point of being bold but not reckless.”
35. Dustin Johnson: “Drive for show, putt for dough.”
36. Tony Jacklin: “Playing safe is often the riskiest move.”
37. Colin Montgomerie: “Find a grip that’s comfortable and stick with it.”
38. Jason Day: “Visualization is key. If you can see it, you can achieve it.”
39. Zach Johnson: “Grind on every shot. You never know which one might win the tournament.”


40. Padraig Harrington: “To improve, get comfortable with being uncomfortable.”
41. Ai Miyazato: “Stay in the present. Don’t let one bad shot ruin the next one.”
42. Darren Clarke: “Embrace the elements. Learn to play in wind and rain.”
43. Martin Kaymer: “Stick to your strengths, especially under pressure.”
44. Rickie Fowler: “Fashion is fun, but it’s the swing that counts.”
45. Ian Poulter: “Passion and heart can make up for many technical flaws.”
46. Bernhard Langer: “Routine brings consistency.”
47. Inbee Park: “Smooth tempo is more effective than raw power.”
48. Jim Furyk: “It doesn’t matter how your swing looks, it’s how it works.”
49. Charley Hull: “Never stop learning. The game evolves and so should you.”
50. Hideki Matsuyama: “Trust your instincts and play your own game.”

The we have it. 50 pro tips to play better golf. Pretty much every pro golfer giving their one quick tip. It is amazing how many are basically “trust your instinct”. You can have all the advice and tips in the world but the overarching advice is always to go with what you feel. Your local pro-shop golf professional may not always agree, but, back yourself!