It’d be great of we could hit every green in regulation, but unfortunately that’s simply not possible. Heck, even the best players in the world don’t hit every green. In 2025, the average GIR ...

GOLF Magazine was lucky enough to work with the legendary short-game coach, too, and in the late 80s he penned an article ...

In this video, Joe 'The Pro' Ferguson talks you through how to play some of the toughest short game shots in golf. Getting ...

In an article about three months ago, I detailed what the bounce off a wedge is. But knowing what bounce is and knowing how ...

There are so many golf training aids out there that promise real-time feedback and great results, but do they really come through in the clutch to stop bad mistakes? In my experience, not very often.

A duffed chip is one of the most frustrating misses you can hit on the golf course. One second you’re standing over your shot, visualizing the ball rolling next to the hole — and the next, you’ve ...

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 ...

You may have all the fundamentals to sharpen your short game, but top-ranked golf instructor Kelvin Kelley says you won’t see consistent results without knowing these two factors. Ask most amateur ...

Golf is a fickle game where you strive for perfection in an imperfect sport. But what if you could hone your swing, nail down your putting, and enhance your overall performance without having to hit ...

When giving a short-game clinic, I’ll often bring up the letter ‘s’ to remind my students how simple it is to execute a standard pitch shot of, say, 20 to 50 yards. Let me explain. The ‘s’ stands for ...

3-Time Major Champion Jordan Spieth after winning the British Open. Spieth is one of the more visible "grip enthusiasts" on the PGA Tour. (Photo by Andy BUCHANAN / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE ...

When I was handed the PureOne Golf practice club, I laughed. Then I tried it over and over and over again, eventually seeing steady ball-striking progress. Here’s why it’s my favorite training aid.