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.

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6 simple steps to master the bump and run shot

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Try this technique to generate tons of spin on your bunker shots

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Use this fun chipping game to build confidence around the greens

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This clever 15-minute warm-up routine will dial in your short game

Follow this 15-minute short game routine from GOLF Teacher to Watch Parker McLachlin to dial in your stroke before a round.
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This is the secret for handling tricky lies in the bunker

Escaping the bunker when you’ve got a bad lie can feel impossible, but this secret from the Short Game Chef can make it a bit easier.
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Talking to the Short Game Chef, Parker McLachlin, Lee Trevino shows how to use more natural athleticism to hit softer bunker shots

The clever bunker hack Lee Trevino learned from Seve Ballesteros

In a recent video with Parker McLachlin, Lee Trevino showed how changing your stance can help you hit softer bunker shots.
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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

‘Sweep, not steep’: Short game guru says it’s the key to grooving wedge shots

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.
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Sink more putts by focusing on this during your stroke

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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tim Cooke shares the story of high school golfer Maddox Nielsen, who shot a 59 and shaved 3 strokes off his handicap

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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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