GOLFTEC: Play a Low-Trajectory, High-Spin Pitch Shot

Hit the low spinner like the pros.

Hit the low spinner like the pros.

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.

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Short Game Advice From the Master Himself

Phil Mickelson, the short game master.

Phil Mickelson, the short game master.

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. 

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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