Short Game Tips

Chipping and pitching, hitting approach shots and learning how to score. The closer you get the ball, the easier it will be to play better. Our top teachers help you improve with video drills and advice.

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  • Dave Pelz: Backyard Chip Tip ( 0:01:44)

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    Golf Life gets some golf advice from top teacher Dave Pelz. He shows us a chip tip that could help improve your short game.

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  • Dave Pelz: Game Management ( 0:02:16)

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    We catch up with top golf instructor Dave Pelz for a great lesson about avoiding course hazards in this game management lesson.

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  • Dean Reinmuth: Bunker Tip ( 0:00:51)

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    Top Teacher Dean Reinmuth shows you a great Bunker Tip!

  • Dean Reinmuth: "Fried Egg" ( 0:00:46)

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    We catch up with top golf instructor Dean Reinmuth for a great tip on how to hit "fried egg" bunker shots.

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  • Nick Faldo: Chipping Lesson ( 0:02:20)

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    We sit in on PGA pro Nick Faldo as he gives a chipping lesson.

  • Nick Faldo: Bunker Session ( 0:03:20)

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    We join Nick Faldo at the Faldo Golf Institute for an instructional session in the bunker.

  • Glenn Deck: Bunker Tip ( 0:02:21)

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    Many people struggle getting out of the bunker when there is not a lot of green to work with! Glenn Deck, from Pelican Hills Golf Course, shows us the proper way to set up and strike the golf ball out of the sand!

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  • Shawn Cox: Bunker Lie Tip ( 0:02:21)

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    When you get into a bunker there are some adjustments that you need to make with your setup if you want to be successful and save par. Two tips are to lower your hands and open up the club face. Shawn Cox gives us a great bunker tip!

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  • Shawn Cox: Shaft Line Tip ( 0:02:38)

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    It has been said over and over again that they shaft line is important in your golf swing. It is also extremely important in your short game as well. Shawn Cox gives a tip to help with the shots around the green by getting your shaft line lined up!

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  • Shawn Cox: "Fried Egg" ( 0:02:15)

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    To help you with your golf game, Golf Life traveled to San Diego and met with Shawn Cox. Watch as Shawn gives you two great ways to get out of difficult bunker shots.

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  • Derek Nannen: Bunker Tip ( 0:02:17)

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    We catch up with top golf instructor Derek Nannen for some advice on how to get out of those pesky bunkers.

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  • Jeff Ritter: Chipping Technique ( 0:02:18)

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    We join top golf instructor Jeff Ritter for a great lesson on proper chipping technique.

  • Jeff Ritter: Pitch Shots ( 0:01:10)

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    Jeff Ritter gives us a great tip on how to successful pitch a ball up when you are around 10 feet from the green. One of the hardest shots in golf!

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  • Jon Tattersall: Approach shots ( 0:03:35)

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    It is a lost art form being able to lay up your shot correctly on the green. Be just like Tiger Woods in this golf tip by Top 100 Teacher Jon Tattersall as he describes how to aim at the pin and correctly adjust your shot according to the pin placement on the green. Hit a draw by allowing the hands to mimic your club face or learn how to adjust your hands and follow through to determine where on the green and how much curve goes the ball.

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  • Jon Tattersall: Pitch Tip ( 0:03:06)

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    Jon Tattersal gives us a great tip on how to control the golf ball on pitch shots via "Bounce".

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  • Jon Tattersall : Bunker Tip ( 0:02:15)

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    For a 30 yard bunker shot, Jon Tattersal uses his lob wedge out of the bunker because it has the most loft on it and he wants to get the ball in the air quickly. Check out this tip on how to get out of the bunkers easily.

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  • Mike Malaska: Chipping Tip ( 0:02:24)

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    Mike Malaska gives us a great chipping lesson to help your game. The first thing that we need to do is get the ball in the air. Find out how he does that here!

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  • Randy Chang: Bunker Tip ( 0:02:16)

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    Randy Chang shows us how the hardest shot in golf could be an easy one. Here is his tip from the bunker that could help your game!

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  • Randy Chang: Chip Tip ( 0:03:16)

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    Greenside chips could be problematic for the average golfer. Randy Chang shows us an easy tip to help us get better at these shots

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  • Marc Albert: Chipping Drills ( 0:01:28)

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    Marc Albert show us a couple of chipping drills to help you score better around the greens!