The Fairway Primer

Short Game & Putting

Where the strokes actually hide. These guides cover chipping and pitching around the green with a predictable roll, escaping a greenside bunker without fear, and putting with a steady stroke and reliable distance control. Most beginners save more shots here, in a single focused afternoon, than in months of grinding on the full swing, which is exactly why it is worth your time.

Short Game & Putting

8 guides
Short Game & Putting

Why the Short Game Saves the Most Strokes

Discover why the short game matters more than power for beginners, and how chipping, pitching, and putting cut the most strokes from your score.

July 4, 2026
Short Game & Putting

How to Chip a Golf Ball: A Beginner's Guide

Learn how to chip a golf ball with the right setup, club choice, and motion. Simple, practical chipping basics for beginners.

June 30, 2026
Short Game & Putting

The Best Short Game Drills for Beginners

Simple chipping and putting drills you can run at home or on a practice green to shave strokes fast as a beginner golfer.

June 30, 2026
Short Game & Putting

How to Control Distance on Your Putts

Learn putting distance control with practical drills for beginners. Master lag putting, speed control, and how to judge putt distance on any green.

June 24, 2026
Short Game & Putting

Chip, Pitch, or Putt: Which Shot to Use Around the Green

Learn when to chip, pitch, or putt around the green. A plain-English guide to short game shot selection for beginners.

June 18, 2026
Short Game & Putting

How to Get Out of a Greenside Bunker

Learn how to hit out of a bunker with the splash shot technique — open face, hit the sand, accelerate through. A plain-spoken guide for beginners.

June 14, 2026
Short Game & Putting

Putting for Beginners: How to Read Greens and Make More Putts

Practical putting tips for beginners: grip, stroke, speed control, reading greens, and a simple pre-putt routine to sink more putts on the course.

June 10, 2026
Short Game & Putting

How to Pitch the Ball: Distance Control Around the Green

Learn how to pitch in golf with a simple clock-face method for distance control, club selection tips, and the key differences between pitching vs chipping.

June 6, 2026

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