Short Game Chef w/ Parker McLachlin

How to pick your wedges based on the conditions | Subpar

The Short Game Chef Parker McLachlin explains to Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz why assessing the conditions is essential to choosing the correct wedge.

Short Game
Short Game Chef Anti-Yip Tip

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.
Short Game
parker mclachlin hits pitch shot

The ‘master recipe’ for hitting a high spinning pitch shot

Want to hit a high and spinning pitch shot like the pros do? All you need to do is follow this advice from the Short Game Chef.
Short Game
nelly korda hits a wedge during the 2024 solheim cup

How to easily improve your distance control with your wedges

Having proper distance control is key if you want to score inside of 100 yards. Here’s how to dial in your wedges.
Short Game
Parker McLachlin, aka Short Game Chef, says it's important to sweep and not be steep in order to hit consistent wedge shots. Here's why

This 1 swing thought will help you add spin to your pitch shots

If you are looking to add spin to your shots around the greens, remember this simpgl swing thought from the Short Game Chef.
Instruction
GOLF Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, says follow these cues to master tricky 30-yard pitch shots
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Conquer 30-yard pitch shots with the help of a short-game whiz

GOLF Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, says follow these cues to master tricky 30-yard pitch shots.
Short Game
justin thomas chips off the green
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Help! How do I fix the chipping yips?

It happens to the best of us, but the yips are curable. The best advice is ditch whatever you’re doing now and revisit your chip basics.
Instruction
Parker McLachlin hits a low-running chip

6 simple steps to master the bump and run shot

With the right setup keys, you can master the bump and run and leave yourself inside a makeable distance every time.
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zephyr melton swings. bal.on pressure data next to him

This ground-breaking, high-tech training aid blew my mind

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we see how innovative training aid BAL.ON can teach you to shift your weight properly during the swing.
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rory mcilroy swings training aid on the range

Rory McIlroy always keeps this training aid with him. Here’s why

In this edition of Play Smart, we explain the tiny new training aid Rory McIlroy has been spotted using lately.
Driving
tom kim lines up for a drive during the 2025 sony open

Pros like Tom Kim use this clever hack to shape their drives

In this edition of Play Smart we explain a clever move that pros use to make sure their drives are shaped the way they want.
Driving
gary player hits ceremonial opening tee shot at the 2024 masters

Gary Player: Stop making this mistake and start hitting more fairways

In this edition of Play Smart, Gary Player explains how to hit more fairways with one easy course-management fix.
Instruction
maverick mcnealy swings driver during the 2024 rsm classic

This Tour winner uses an unorthodox method for adding swing speed

In this edition of Play Smart, we look at how PGA Tour winner Maverick McNealy uses cross-sport training to add swing speed.
Approach Shots
payne stewart hits an iron shot

Payne Stewart’s best tip for hitting crisp shots with your irons

In this edition of Play Smart, Payne Stewart shares his best tip for transferring your weight to hit pure shots with your irons.
Putting
taylor wood hits putt on a green

Use this trick to get used to the speed of new greens

In this edition of Play Smart, we hear from elite mid-am Taylor Wood as he explains how he dials in his speed on unfamiliar greens.
Instruction
bryson dechambeau hits tee shot during the 2023 pga championship
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Breaking 90 is easier than you think. You just need to do these 2 things

If you’re hoping to shoot in the 80s more often, all you need to do is clean up your scoring on par-3s and par-5s. Here’s how.
Instruction
golf coach helps student with their grip

5 big things to consider when searching for a swing coach

Looking to hire a swing coach this season? GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner has five things you should take into consideration.
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What are the important keys for lag-putting from long distances? 6-time PGA Tour winner Viktor Hovland breaks down his approach

Viktor Hovland’s 1 simple tip for lag putting

What are the important keys for lag putting from long distances? Six-time PGA Tour winner Viktor Hovland breaks down his approach.
Fitness
A top amateur golfer, Jonathan Bale, describes the most-trusted warm up routine that he uses prior to teeing off for each round

This warm-up routine will get you golf-ready before the first tee

Top amateur golfer Jonathan Bale explains the trusted warm-up routine he uses before arriving on the first tee.
Driving
GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood gives his best tips to help amateurs generate more power in order to bomb their drives

Powerboost your drives by doing this, says top teacher

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jonathan Yarwood gives his best tips to help amateurs generate more power in order to bomb their drives.
Instruction
In this fun 2-ball challenge, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg fixes some common mistakes that many amateurs make on a par-3 holes

These simple adjustments helped me nearly ace a tricky par-3

In this fun two-ball challenge, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg fixes some common mistakes that many amateurs make on par-3 holes.
Short Game
There's a big debate over being steep vs. shallow in the short game. What's best for the average player? I tried to find out

As an average player, is steep or shallow better? I did a deep-dive to find out

There’s a big debate over being steep vs. shallow in the short game. What’s best for the average player? I tried to find out.

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How to pick your wedges based on the conditions | Subpar

The Short Game Chef Parker McLachlin explains to Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz why assessing the conditions is essential to choosing the correct wedge.

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