We all like to hit high pitches that float like a butterfly and stop on a dime, but you're better off hitting lower shots where you can control trajectory and get the ball to bite hard once it lands.

Whether you need to clear a bunker, navigate thick rough, or land the ball softly on the green, the pitch shot is a go-to for many golfers. Yet, despite its reputation as a short-game staple, most ...

You go to the range with your 7-iron. You hit 20 balls and they all fly straight and land softly, at just the perfect ...

If you struggle with heavy, digging pitch shots on tight lies, this concept could completely change your short game. Learning to draw your pitch shots allows you to use the bounce properly, control ...

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 ...

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 ...

You don’t have to suffer from repeated mis-hits and bad shots hole after hole. You don’t have to endure the disappointment of a bad round, watching until you see your pro on the practice tee. You can ...

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 ...

The wet, thick rough at this week’s U.S. Open at Merion will mean many players won’t be able to get their approach shots to the putting surface when they miss fairways off the tee. And that will mean ...

A Vokey Wedges fitting at TPI is a dream, but you can make it happen in store too. The post My first Titleist Vokey Wedge Fitting – What I Learned appeared first on Golf.