A fairway bunker doesn’t have to ruin your hole. Learn how to assess the lip, choose a realistic target, adjust your setup, and practice the clean contact needed to get back into position with your next shot.
If you’re trying to break 90 in golf, here’s something I want you to understand before you make another swing: You don’t need to eliminate every bad golf shot to shoot in the 80s. You’re still going to chunk an iron. You’re going to hit a drive into the rough. You’re going to misjudge a…
Why Partial Wedges Separate Good Players from Great Players If there’s one skill that defines how consistently you score inside 100 yards, it’s controlling your partial wedges. Anyone can swing full speed, but the best players know how to hit half and three-quarter shots with precision. These shots fill the gaps between full-swing yardages —…
Why Small Adjustments Create Big Results Most golfers think they need a swing overhaul to lower their scores, but the truth is that better golf starts with small adjustments. A tweak in setup, a smarter target, or a new pre-shot thought can easily save five to ten strokes without changing your natural swing. These 25…
The Moment of Truth in Every Chip or Pitch Every great wedge shot — whether it’s a low spinner that hops and stops or a soft, high floater — comes down to one thing: impact. That single moment when the club meets the ball determines launch, spin, and consistency. Yet most golfers never really feel…
The 56-degree wedge — often labeled as the sand wedge — is one of the most valuable clubs in your short game arsenal. From bunker escapes to controlled approach shots, it’s built for versatility and precision inside 100 yards. But one question nearly every golfer asks is, “How far should I hit my 56-degree wedge?”…
The 58-degree wedge is one of the most versatile short-game tools in golf — but also one of the most misunderstood. Some golfers think it should go a specific distance, while others rarely take a full swing with it at all. So, how far should you hit a 58-degree wedge? The truth is, distance with…
Nothing feels better than hitting a wedge shot that hops once, grabs, and stops next to the flag. That kind of control can turn tough par saves into tap-ins. But for most golfers, spin feels random or impossible—especially on pitch shots from 30 to 60 yards. The ball hits and rolls out way past the…
The 50-yard pitch shot is one of the most awkward in golf. It’s too far for a chip and too short for a full swing. Most golfers default to their favorite wedge without much thought. But choosing the right club for the situation can be the difference between a tap-in par and scrambling to save…
Getting better at chipping is a combination of lots of chip shot reps on the practice green, but also working on your chipping at home with training aids. In this article, we share some of the best training aids for chipping skill development so your short game can improve faster and you’ll have more structure…
