When you hear the names of golf’s greatest coaches, Pete Cowen might not be as instantly familiar to American fans as Butch Harmon or David Leadbetter. But in Europe, and especially among tour players ...
At 86, Lee Trevino proved the power of a flighted wedge—ball slightly back, hands forward, grip down, smooth tempo, short ...
Wedges are useful clubs for hitting the ball high and landing soft, but oftentimes, keeping the ball low is the optimal play. When hitting a wedge in the 50-125 yard range, flighting the ball is the ...
Being able to hit a towering shot into the greens with an iron is a premium skill. However, if you really want to become a shot-maker, you’ve got to know how to take a little something off your shots, ...
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 ...
The golf world learned the sad news this week that Dave Pelz, the legendary short game instructor, passed away at the age of 85. Pelz thought about the game like nobody else. At a time when putting ...
Many golfers overlook how wedge bounce impacts short game shot selection. Golf coach and Head Pro Anthony Wik advises analyzing the lie, conditions, landing area, and hazards before choosing a wedge.
PGA Tour pro Charles Howell explains how he hits three common short-game shots: the high flop, the greenside chip and pitches from tight lies.