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 ...

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Lee Janzen hits his tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on February 28, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona. ...

If you keep chunking or skulling short-game shots, top-ranked golf teacher Kelvin Kelley says it’s time to learn this secret from masterful wedge players. Like many amateur golfers, I really struggle ...

Matsuyama's 90 percent scrambling rate in The Bahamas played a huge role in his win. PGA Coach Brendon Elliott shares what ...

In an article about three months ago, I detailed what the bounce off a wedge is. But knowing what bounce is and knowing how to use it on short game shots are two different things. Most golfers know ...

In this golf instruction video, you’ll learn the secrets to mastering your chipping setup, specifically how to get the right ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. I’d always heard that Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, was a genius ...

One of the most overlooked fundamentals of the short game is understanding the different types of release patterns that various shots require. Or as GOLF Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin puts it, ...

Say what you want to, but, in my humble opinion (and experience), cleaning up your short game is the fastest way towards lowering golf scores. And it’s not just me who thinks that, either. In fact, ...

When you need to hit a pitch shot that launches high and stops quickly, it's essential to learn how to use the bottom of your club - the bounce - properly. If your wedge digs into the turf, you may ...

Jordan Spieth’s short game was one of the highlights of his most recent PGA Tour season. He’s built a reputation for pulling off some remarkable shots around the greens, with several moments standing ...

Like many amateur golfers, I really struggle hitting short-game shots — which is only adding unnecessary strokes to my scorecard each round. But the real trouble starts once I get a wedge in my hands, ...