Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. I’d always heard that Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, was a genius ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges they ...

When I’m playing in a pro-am or an outing for a sponsor, I usually struggle to explain my short-game technique if I’m put on the spot. I stand there and have to think really hard about what I do.

Join Ed and Will on the driving range as they break down essential short game techniques to help you lower your golf scores. Watch real chipping and pitching demonstrations from various lies—uphill, ...

When you’re unsure about what golf wedge to use for pitch and chip shots, try this simple trick from top-ranked golf instructor Kevin Sprecher. Trust me, though, it ...

Jordan Spieth’s short game was one of the highlights of his most recent PGA Tour season. He’s built a reputation for pulling off some remarkable shots around the greens, with several moments standing ...