Short Game & Putting
8 guides
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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