Short Game
Drills for Consistency
The short game is one area that people do not practice enough. But PGA Professional Tom McAndrew shares two drills to help you enjoy and learn the basics of chipping.
The Uphill Chip
Playing a chip shot from a greenside uphill lie can be very challenging. First, it may be difficult to establish your stance on the slope. Then, knowing what club to use and gauging how far the ball will fly and roll can be confusing. Here is a simple method for addressing and playing this challenging shot.
To Chip or Pitch
Any golfer wishing to lower his or her scores needs to learn how to control the ball's height and speed around the green. This key aspect of the short game is largely determined by a player's knowledge of two important shots -- the chip-and-run and the pitch
Executing the Perfect Pitch Shot
That troublesome 20-30 yard pitch shot is easier than you think. Learn to hit a variety of pitch shots by relaxing your arms to allow them to work around your body.
PGA Golf Schools
For all of your short game needs, you can learn the best way to manage your game at the PGA of America Golf School in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
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Learning from Tiger's Half Wedge Shot
Why can Tiger go so low on the scorecard? Because he can save pars (and birdies) from the most difficult situations - better than anyone else. But what can you learn from his ability to do so.
Release the Back Foot
One of the most common flaws in the short game is swinging flat footed. What does that mean? PGA Professional Bradley Clayton explains.
Chipping drills
The chipping technique should be used when you are just off the green -- a maximum of 8 feet from the putting surface. The best way to achieve the desired result is to have the ball roll more on the ground than its flight in the air.
Developing Feel in your short game
Too often students will ask me what the best club is to use for a basic chip shot, for example. My answer is that there is no one single club and that it's up to the player themselves based upon their feel using a particular club, not too mention other variables such as lie, distance, hole location, etc.
Better Chipping means better scores
Chipping - you love it or hate it. Here are three concepts that make it work for you
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