Developing a reliable short game is key for beginner golfers to lower scores. Learning lag chipping drills can improve control and accuracy from 5-15 yards. Consistent practice with defined benchmarks ...

Let’s be honest. Most golfers do not hate chipping practice because chipping is boring. They hate it because they practice it ...

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 ...

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 ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. No matter how solid your ball striking, you will inevitably miss greens in ...

This clinic focuses on improving short game performance by learning how to handle a variety of lies around the green. Intermediate golfers often struggle when conditions aren’t perfect—tight lies, ...

Rory McIlroy’s short game is often overlooked.

One of the fastest ways for beginner golfers to lower scores is by developing a reliable (and repeatable!) short game. That's because having a shorter swing and not a full swing is easier to control, ...