Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, says this shot is an absolute must if you want to succeed on a links course. The post You *must* learn this shot to play links golf, says short-game expert ...

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, ...

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 video, Joe 'The Pro' Ferguson talks you through how to play some of the toughest short game shots in golf. Getting out of trouble around the greens is crucial to keeping the momentum of your ...

Looking to level up your short game - and lower your handicap - in 2026? Adding shot-stopping spin to the ball on short-game shots is achieved in two ways. Here's how to do it. The first mistake ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

PGA Tour Champions player Steve Stricker has had a great career hitting most of his short-game shots with minimal wrist action. You could make a case for using his technique in many situations around ...

And even though we hit so many shots around the greens, we struggle to get up-and-down. In spite of our struggles, we still never practice our technique with short game shots. Well, we are here to ...

There are so many technical aspects when it comes to the short game, and if you forget about just one of them, you could add a handful of unnecessary strokes. When it comes to mastering distance ...

And even though we hit so many shots around the greens, we struggle to get up-and-down. In spite of our struggles, we still never practice our technique with short game shots. Well, we are here to ...