We all like to hit high pitches that float like a butterfly and stop on a dime, but you're better off hitting lower shots where you can control trajectory and get the ball to bite hard once it lands.

Whether you need to clear a bunker, navigate thick rough, or land the ball softly on the green, the pitch shot is a go-to for many golfers. Yet, despite its reputation as a short-game staple, most ...

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 ...

When you need to hit a pitch shot that launches high and stops quickly, it’s essential to learn how to use the bottom of your club — the bounce — properly. If your wedge digs into the turf, you may ...

Your approach shot just misses the green and manages to avoid the bunker on that side. Seems lucky, until you get to your ball and realize you might’ve been better off in the sand. Not only are you ...

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You don’t have to suffer from repeated mis-hits and bad shots hole after hole. You don’t have to endure the disappointment of a bad round, watching until you see your pro on the practice tee. You can ...

PGA Tour Champions player Steve Stricker has had a great career hitting most of his short-game shots with minimal wrist action. You could make a case for using his technique in many situations around ...

The wet, thick rough at this week’s U.S. Open at Merion will mean many players won’t be able to get their approach shots to the putting surface when they miss fairways off the tee. And that will mean ...