Secrets to Links Golf
Long-putting drill
Tips Plus video: Rick Smith
Don't be in a rush to hit long putts. Here's one of Rick Smith's favorite lag-putting drills to help you slow down those putts.
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How to escape deep rough
Tips Plus video: Jim McLean
Tips on how to handle deep rough from the No. 4 ranked teacher on Golf Digest's list of America's 50 Greatest Teachers.
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Getting out of the rough
Tips Plus video: Tiger Woods
Controlling the clubface is equally important on long and short shots. When pitching from the high stuff, the secret is to keep the face from closing through impact.
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Making short putts
Tips Plus video: David Leadbetter
How to sink the short ones: Here's the most common cause that amateurs make when they miss short putts.
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Lesson tees: Playing links golf
Tips Plus video: Rory McIlroy
From ball position to body alignment: Here are correct set-up fundamentals for a powerful swing.
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Lesson tees: Playing links golf
Learn from your Past
Back in 1975, Tom Watson won his first major at Carnoustie in very windy conditions. Here's his strategy for dealing with a crosswind.
When Tom Watson was asked what was the best full shot he ever hit he replied, "The 2-iron on the last hole at the 1983 British Open." It was 213-yard second shot into the wind on the longest par 4 at Royal Birkdale. Here's how he did it.
A putt that goes up and then down is the most difficult putt there is; it's like having two putts. The key is good speed. British Open Champion Tom Watson shares his advice.
