In this lesson with golf teacher Anthony Wik, you’ll learn one easy adjustment to finally conquer the short game (and avoid digging!). Yes, hitting more fairways with your driver is important, but if ...

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 ...

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 ...

The 50-yard pitch is one of golf’s crucial scoring shots — yet it continues to stump amateurs. Not because the technique is inherently difficult, but because players lack the knowledge of how to play ...

To win the AIG Women’s British Open, you need a great short game. Links golf challenges in a different way, demanding creativity and an ability to convert pars from difficult positions. And to save ...

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 ...

Why Golf Needs More Short Par-4s: The Case for Risk-Reward Architecture originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Here's the thing about modern golf: We've lost our minds chasing distance. Every year, ...

We all love to bomb tee shots on the driving range to blow off some steam — and try to flex some muscle to any onlookers — but if you really want to lower your scores, most of your efforts should be ...