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Keegan Bradley’s two top tips to help amateurs find more fairways off the tee

Originally posted on HITC | By Peter Lynch | Last updated Oct 20, 2025 8:49 AM ET

Keegan Bradley has kept a relatively low profile since the Ryder Cup, where he captained the USA to defeat against Team Europe.

The Americans fell 15-13 under his leadership, and while some believe he deserves another shot despite the loss, there’s no word yet on what the PGA of America plans to do next.

The next Ryder Cup is set for 2027 at Adare Manor in Ireland. The Europeans will be hosting again, which should add some extra excitement to an already intense event.

Bradley will be back in action at the Skins Game next month, following what was a strong season before things went sideways at the Ryder Cup.

Keegan Bradley’s advice for keeping short iron shots low

After that, Bradley offered his advice on how to hit short irons lower when the situation calls for it.

He said: “When I try to hit the ball lower, I take one extra club, stand a little bit closer to it, put the ball back in my stance.

“And when you stand a little closer to it, you choke up, just down on the grip a little bit. And I still like to hit it hard, and that should keep the ball below the wind.”

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Keegan Bradley’s two favorite tips to help amateurs hit more fairways from the tee

Bradley won the Travelers Championship earlier this year, claiming the eighth PGA Tour win of his fantastic career so far.

Impressing from the tee has been key to his success, with the American having once shared his approach from that area for Golf Digest.

Offering a demonstration back in 2013, he said: “My two favourite tips for hitting it solid off the tee are pretty simple.

“First off, if I really need to hit a fairway, I am going to hit the ball hard. I’m not going to try to steer it on the fairway, I’m going to go ahead and rip at it.

“Second of all, I really like to relax my forearms and my body in order to have my body be freed up to hit the ball straight.”

Soon after providing those pointers, Bradley also explained how he keeps short iron shots low when needed.

“When I try and hit a ball lower,” he said. “I take one extra club. Stand a little closer to it. Put it back in my stance.”

This article first appeared on HITC and was syndicated with permission.

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