When you need to hit a pitch shot that launches high and stops quickly, it’s essential to learn how to use the bottom of your club — the bounce — properly. If your wedge digs into the turf, you may ...

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 ...

Ask most amateur players what they love most about golf practice and very few will tell you it’s hitting wedge shots. That’s because it’s more fun to try and bomb the driver like a PGA player does on ...

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 ...

Many golfers overlook how wedge bounce impacts short game shot selection. Golf coach and Head Pro Anthony Wik advises analyzing the lie, conditions, landing area, and hazards before choosing a wedge.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Lee Janzen hits his tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on February 28, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona. ...

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 ...

Understanding this easy course management technique can remove guesswork (and anxiety!) on those difficult golf shots from within 100 yards. Golf is hard, with each shot requiring plenty of strategy ...