The scoring zone—20 to 60 yards—is where rounds are saved or lost. These aren’t full swings, and they’re not chips either. Too many golfers guess their way through these shots, relying on feel alone. That leads to inconsistent distance control and blown opportunities to get up-and-down. If you want to shoot lower scores, you need…
Pitching vs. Chipping: What Shot to Hit from 20 Yards? The 20-yard shot is one of the most misunderstood in golf. Many players freeze up, unsure whether to chip it low or pitch it high. That indecision usually leads to poor contact or picking the wrong shot altogether. And when you guess instead of assess,…
One of the most frustrating positions in golf is standing 30 yards from the green with no confidence in your ability to get the ball close. It’s not quite a full swing, yet it’s not a short chip either. That in-between distance exposes flaws in a golfer’s technique and decision-making. If you blade it, the…
Stop Guessing Around the Green You’re standing just off the green with a scoring opportunity in front of you. You ask yourself the familiar question: “Should I putt this, chip it, or pitch it?” It’s a question every golfer faces multiple times a round, but most answer it with uncertainty. Too often, the wrong decision…
How to Roll Straighter Putts in Golf Putting is often where a round is won or lost, and one of the most overlooked elements in this delicate part of the game is the way your putter face impacts the ball’s roll. It’s not just about how hard you hit the ball—it’s about the subtle angle…
Mastering Chip Shots for Lower Scores When it comes to lowering your golf scores, your short game is where real gains are made. Chip shots are a vital part of that equation—transforming tricky situations around the green into scoring opportunities. Imagine consistently getting up and down from difficult lies, turning potential bogeys into pars, or…
Mastering the 3-Foot Putt A reliable 3-foot putt is a game-changer in golf. Consistency on these short putts can dramatically lower your scores and boost your confidence on the green. Golfers at all levels know that even a tiny lapse in concentration can turn a must-make putt into an unnecessary bogey. In this article, we…
Are you ready to learn my best putting tips for new golfers? Lower your golf score at least 5 strokes per round of golf by improving only your putting! Yes, it’s true. Your putting can really make that big of difference in your golf score. Reduce 3 putts and 4 putts and instead start taking…
If there is a blind spot that most amateur golfers have when hitting the practice area, it is the mid-range shot from 70 to 100 yards when entering a green. Most don’t consider how crucial the wedge or high-iron into a green is on the final score. A well struck median shot can set up the…
If you’re struggling to get your chip shots close to the hole, then you’re in the right place. In this guide I share several chipping tips that I’ve learned on my journey to becoming a scratch golfer that have helped me improve my short game and get up & down consistently. Chipping is a skill…
