Short Game Chef w/ Parker McLachlin

Short Game Chef’s guide to understanding bounce

The construction of your wedges is one of the most important, intricate things for golfers to understand. Parker McLachlin runs us through different wedge grinds and how they impact your chipping and pitching.

Short Game
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Use this technique to easily hit a wedge when your ball is in a divot

If you find your ball in a divot, don’t sweat it. Just use this simple technique from the Short Game Chef, Parker McLachlin.
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Hit higher bunker shots with this drill from a short-game expert

GOLF Top 100 Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin shares his favorite drill for adding height to greenside bunker shots.
Short Game
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Short-game expert reveals the key for hitting a knockdown shot

Want to hit a knockdown shot with your irons like the pros do? Check out this quick tutorial from the Short Game Chef.
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Stop making this ‘death move’ from inside 100 yards

Struggling with wedge shots inside 100 yards? You might be making a common mistake on these feel-based scoring shots. Here’s how to fix it.
Short Game
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Short Game Chef: How to handle mudballs around the green

Parker McLaughlin answers your burning short-game queries in every issue of GOLF Magazine. Next on deck: mudballs, and how to deal with them.
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How to decide which wedge bounce is right for your game

Which wedge bounce is right for your game? Tour short-game coach Parker McLachlin explains the two main factors to consider.
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Cure your chipping yips with this clever trick

This anti-yip tip from top teacher Parker McLachlin will help you produce smoother strikes around the green.
Putting
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This ‘simple but brilliant’ advice will make you a better lag putter

In this edition of Ply Smart, Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips gives a bit of putting advice that Phil Mickelson called “simple but brilliant.”
Approach Shots
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2 ways to compress the golf ball and hit more crisp iron shots

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher explains the two ways you can compress the ball with your irons.
Approach Shots
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When (and how) should you choke down on the golf club?

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger explains the benefits of choking down on the golf club.
Instruction
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Masters range data shows key practice habit you should follow

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we dig into data from the Augusta National practice range that shows a key habit you should follow.
Instruction
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Masters tech shows 1 key move Jordan Spieth uses to hit pure irons

In this edition of Play Smart, we use GOLFTEC’s OptiMotion technology to break down Jordan Spieth’s key swing move.
Instruction
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Why knowing how to hit fades *and* draws is so important

In today’s edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch Addison Craig explains the benefits of knowing how to shape the ball both ways.
Putting
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All great putters do this 1 thing over the ball, says top instructor

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dave Phillips explains a setup trick that he sees great putters use.
Instruction
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6 shots amateurs never practice — but they should

There are a number of shots that amateur golfers never practice. Here are six from Top 100 Teacher Tom Stickney that will help your game.
Bunker Shots
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This common mistake kills your bunker game. Here’s how to fix it

Having trouble escaping the sand? You might be hitting too far behind the ball in the bunker. Here’s how to fix that flaw.
Fitness
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How high-tech mobility analysis diagnosed this golfer’s swing flaws

In this edition of Shaving Strokes, Top 100 Teacher Tom Stickney explains how he used Proscreen AI to help diagnose a student’s flaws.
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One move great players make around the greens
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This sneaky ‘toe tap’ move will improve your chipping instantly

Want to boost your short game? This simple drill will teach you to properly shift your pressure on delicate wedge shots around the green.
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Simple course-management tips for breaking 100, 90, 80 and par

Want to break through a scoring barrier this season? Follow these simple tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger.
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Want to hit longer drives? Use this drill to increase your attack angle

Hitting longer drives can be achieved by increasing your attack angle. Here’s an easy drill to practice that.
Instruction
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What a consistent golfer *really* looks like, according to data

What does consistent golf *really* look like? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner shows us — and explains how you can achieve it.

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This tip will help your warmups be more effective and enhance your range practice

Bridges Cup competitor Jonathan Bale shows golf analyst and coach Simon Holmes a great stretch to do before warming up on the range. He also explains what you should be doing before you arrive to the course for the most effective warmup.

Short Game Chef’s guide to understanding bounce

The construction of your wedges is one of the most important, intricate things for golfers to understand. Parker McLachlin runs us through different wedge grinds and how they impact your chipping and pitching.

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