If there’s one piece of golf “wisdom” that needs to retire, it’s “keep your head down.” Usually delivered by a well-meaning parent or the guy slicing shots in the next stall at the range, this myth ...

Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, says this shot is an absolute must if you want to succeed on a links course. The post You *must* learn this shot to play links golf, says short-game expert ...

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 ...

How should you define a "good" putt? GOLF Hall of Fame Teacher Dave Pelz says it's a matter of distance, not direction. The post How should you define a ‘good' putt? Legendary short-game coach ...

In 2024, Golf Digest announced a new recognition for renowned golf instructors who had dominated our teacher rankings for decades. The Legends of Golf Instruction, led by Butch Harmon, now includes 22 ...

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 ...

Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club William Porter ‘Billy’ Payne and Kathleen ‘Kit’ Palmer place a Green Jacket on a chair in honor of Arold Palmer during the first tee ceremony prior to the first ...

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Lee Janzen hits his tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on February 28, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona. ...

When giving a short-game clinic, I’ll often bring up the letter ‘s’ to remind my students how simple it is to execute a standard pitch shot of, say, 20 to 50 yards. Let me explain. The ‘s’ stands for ...

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, ...

How should you define a "good" putt? GOLF Hall of Fame Teacher Dave Pelz says it's a matter of distance, not direction.Getty Images GOLF Magazine was lucky enough to work with the legendary short-game ...