In this detailed golf lesson, our experienced instructor breaks down the essentials of proper stance and ball position specifically for short shots, such as chipping and pitching. Filmed in a state-of ...

Maybe it’s just the 13 handicap in me coming out, but I’ve really struggled with 50-yard wedge shots lately — and many amateurs can probably relate. For only being half a football field away from the ...

Envision this scenario: You’ve hit the fairway off the tee, navigated the hole with expert-level course management, and just missed a green-in-regulation, so all that’s left for par is getting ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges they ...

During a recent golf trip to see Wik at Claremont Golf Club in Portland, OR, I asked him something most amateur golfers struggle with: What is bounce on a wedge, and how should you use it in the short ...

Developing a reliable short game is key for beginner golfers to lower scores. Learning lag chipping drills can improve control and accuracy from 5-15 yards. Consistent practice with defined benchmarks ...

Having a blind shot in golf is always nervy. But having one within 75 yards of the green adds even more pressure — since most ...

The golf world learned the sad news this week that Dave Pelz, the legendary short game instructor, passed away at the age of 85. Pelz thought about the game like nobody else. At a time when putting ...