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 ...

2 Little-Known Factors That Influence Your Short-Game Shots originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Ask most amateur players what they love most about golf practice and very few will tell you it’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

How should you define a "good" putt? GOLF Hall of Fame Teacher Dave Pelz says it's a matter of distance, not direction. The post How should you define a ‘good' putt? Legendary short-game coach ...

When you’re unsure about what golf wedge to use for pitch and chip shots, try this simple trick from top-ranked golf instructor Kevin Sprecher. Trust me, though, it ...

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.

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. ...

Padraig Harrington’s short game has long been considered one of the best ever seen in golf. Still, Seve Ballesteros remains ...

Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club William Porter ‘Billy’ Payne and Kathleen ‘Kit’ Palmer place a Green Jacket on a chair in honor of Arold Palmer during the first tee ceremony prior to the first ...