Golf Monthly Presents – Tee-to-Green Masterclass 2026

Summary

7 ways to power up your drives open this Tee-to-Green Masterclass (display until 31 August 2026, $14.99 US), a driving-to-putting instructional from the makers of Golf Monthly. The 100+ page guide breaks the full swing into four sections — Driving, Long Game, Short Game, Putting — each built around drills that target the specific weakness holding back most 10-20 handicappers. A dedicated section on driver backswing mechanics (p14) tackles the most common power leak in the amateur swing.

The DRIVING section (p6-24) covers distance unlocks, backswing mechanics, tee-height adjustments, and five essential tee shots that every golfer needs in their bag. LONG GAME moves into fairway play and iron striking, with an emphasis on compression and turf interaction. SHORT GAME addresses the pitch, chip, and bunker shots that decide scoring, while PUTTING closes the book with distance-control drills for every length from 3 feet to 40 feet.

Each section opens with a self-diagnosis checklist that helps the reader identify their biggest problem before turning to the solution pages. The photography is consistent — multiple angles for every drill — and the language stays away from technical overload. A 10-page putting section on green-reading and speed control is the strongest part of the book, offering a repeatable routine that any golfer can apply within one practice session.

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Content Guide

▸ Driving
p.6 · 7 Ways To Power Up Your Drives
Seven distinct adjustments covering grip pressure, stance width, shoulder tilt, wrist hinge, ground force, tee height and follow-through length. One of the seven — a 2-millimetre tee-height change — produced an immediate 5-yard gain in testing.

p.14 · How To Make A Driver Backswing
The one-piece takeaway versus early wrist hinge debate, settled with a simple check at the 9 o'clock position. A wall-drill that fixes the most common backswing fault within five repetitions.

p.17 · 5 Essential Tee Shots
The high draw, low fade, stinger, wind-cheater and fairway-finder — five shapes every golfer should own. When to use each one based on hole shape and wind direction, not ego.

▸ Putting
p.XX · Best Putting Drills For Every Distance
A three-zone system: short (3-6ft), mid (8-20ft) and long (25-40ft), each with specific drills. The 3-foot circle drill that builds the kind of make-everything confidence that saves three putts per round.

p.XX · Distance Control From Anywhere
A tempo-based method using a 2:1 backswing-to-follow-through ratio. How to practice distance control without a putting green — a carpet drill that takes 10 minutes.

▸ Short Game
p.XX · Pitching Made Simple
Three trajectory options (low, medium, high) with the same swing — only the club selection changes. The towel drill that teaches crisp contact on every pitch shot.

▸ Long Game
p.XX · Conquering The Fairway Wood
Why most amateurs hit fairway woods fat and how a 1-inch ball-position adjustment fixes the problem. Four fairway-wood shots: off the tee, off the deck, from a divot and from a tight lie.

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Editor's Take

The Tee-to-Green Masterclass delivers exactly what the title promises — a complete swing guide that doesn't skip the short game. The putting section is outstanding, particularly the distance-control method that works without feel or touch. However, the Long Game section lacks the depth of the Driving and Putting chapters; at roughly 12 pages, it feels rushed compared to the 18 pages given to Driving. The photography, while consistent, is generic — there are no on-course shots or Tour-reference images to inspire the reader. For $14.99, the value is fair, but the Build A Better Swing edition (also in this series) covers similar ground with more drills and better organisation.

Strengths
• Putting distance-control system is repeatable and testable
• Self-diagnosis checklists at the start of each section
• Tee-height adjustment advice is immediately actionable

Weaknesses
• Long Game section is noticeably thinner than Driving
• Stock photography lacks on-course context

Verdict: Recommended — a well-organised all-round swing guide, especially strong on putting and driving, but the Long Game section needed more pages.