Wedges are useful clubs for hitting the ball high and landing soft, but oftentimes, keeping the ball low is the optimal play. When hitting a wedge in the 50-125 yard range, flighting the ball is the ...

Most golfers are so focused on swing mechanics, especially to get more distance off the tee, that they don't spend near enough time working on their short games. Think about it: If you could be just a ...

Is your short game letting you down? Watch 7 Nights at The Academy tonight at 7PM ET to learn how to take strokes off your game with short-game tips from four-time major champion Raymond Floyd and two ...

Creativity around the greens will be crucial for players this week at the Open Championship. To prevail at Royal Portrush, players will need to hit just about every short-game shot in their arsenals.

This lesson focuses on the release patterns that make chipping and pitching feel simple and repeatable. You’ll learn how proper hand motion, loft control, and body rotation work together to produce ...

When it comes to sharing chipping tips, I’m a sucker for listening to anyone who can help my short game shots. After all, when you can master shots near the green, you often score much lower. While ...

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 ...

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, ...

Rory McIlroy’s short game has long been respected across the PGA Tour, and when he offers advice on how to play around the greens, it’s worth paying attention. His reputation for power often ...

All Great Short-Game Players Do This, Says Top Teacher originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Like many amateur golfers, I really struggle hitting short-game shots — which is only adding unnecessary ...

Neal Shipley isn't overpowering The Pete Dye Course at French Lick Golf Resort. Yet the 24-year-old sits tied for the lead at Korn Ferry Tour Championship, positioned to potentially earn his third ...