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 ...

In this edition of Play Smart, we look at how Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, fixed Zephyr Melton's chipping in five minutes. The post How an elite short-game coach fixed my chipping in ...

Are you becoming increasingly frustrated at your inability to get up-and-down? We've teamed up with Ping and 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 ...

The Chipping Strategies Clinic focuses on enhancing your ability to perform under pressure around the greens, turning potential bogeys into pars and pars into birdies. This clinic will help golfers ...

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 ...

The U.S. Open is known as being the most challenging test in golf. Birdies come at a premium, and par is a good score on just about every hole. If you like watching the pros squirm, the U.S. Open is ...

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 ...