Short Game
If you want to shave strokes around the green, get lost in our in-depth instruction articles focused on the short game.
GOLFTEC: Ditch Your Lob Wedge Around the Green
JUST SAY NO… to using your lob wedge every time you’re around the green. It will be one of the best things you do all year.
GOLFTEC: Play a Low-Trajectory, High-Spin Pitch Shot
We’ve all seen the PGA Tour players hit that low-trajectory, high-spin 50 yard pitch and stop shot that everyone drools over, but very few amateurs can do (at least on purpose). It’s not as hard as you think and with a little bit of understanding as to what actually makes the ball have enough backspin to hop once and stop on a dime, you can hit that shot too.
GOLFTEC: How Much Wedge Bounce Do You Need?
As seen on Golf Channel: Using the ideal amount of wedge bounce for your game can make a big difference
GOLFTEC: Get Out of Bunkers Every Time With This Drill
As seen on Golf Channel: Perfect your bunker play by first understanding how to use your club’s bounce
GOLFTEC: How to Improve Your Putting Feel
As seen on Golf Channel: Improve your feel for the greens with a perfect putting drill to practice before teeing off
Short Game Advice From the Master Himself
For amateur golfers who can’t find the time to keep their games sharp, the short game is the first thing to go and the last thing to come back. Here are a few basic tips from the master himself, Phil Mickelson (and his flip-flops), on how to chip properly. You, and everyone else, would be smart to listen closely.
GOLFTEC: Find the Right Putter Style for Your Stroke
By Erin Menath All too often I have clients that come in for a putting lesson struggling with their consistency on the greens. They tend to miss putts all over the place and believe it’s their stroke which is to blame – which, don’t get me wrong, it most often is. But, sometimes, it’s actually the … Read more