When you go from your full swing to chipping, you probably make a few adjustments. You put more weight on your front foot at address; you lean your sternum ahead of the ball; you narrow your stance and set up slightly open—all chipping basics that you’re likely already doing. But one thing you might not Read more…
Before we get into the details of how to get out of a greenside bunker—for the record, I wrote a book on it—watch me address and hit this shot in slow motion and see what your eyes pick up on. Did anything stand out? If you watched carefully, you might note a couple of key Read more…
If you watch a tour player hit a pitch shot into a green, one of the first things you’ll notice is that they almost always drive the ball in low with some backspin. There are some instances when that type of shot won’t work, but given a choice, most elite players opt for getting the Read more…
If this past summer’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst taught us anything, it’s that even the world’s best players aren’t bashful about putting instead of chipping from off the green. Here’s Akshay Bhatia (above) during the Open. While they might not hole many, pros know these off-green putts greatly reduce the chance of needing three strokes Read more…
Talk about frustrating. You just hit a great shot into a green only to watch it roll out and stop up against the collar of rough that borders the fringe. Your ball has a clear path to the hole, but the back of it is nestled against tall grass, which will impede your swing. What Read more…
Just a hunch, but if you’re three-putting a lot, you’ve probably got a couple of things going on with your strategy and stroke that can easily be corrected. In this new series, “Do This, Not That,” I’ll talk about the common mistakes I see on and around the greens, and then offer some simple corrections Read more…