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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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.
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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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Rory McIlroy’s new mindset unveils simple key to lower scores

In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at how Rory McIlroy’s new mindset can help you shoot lower scores, too.
Instruction
teaches watches as student lines up to hit golf shot

A legal ‘cheat code’ to check your aim and alignment on the course

In this edition of Play Smart we learn from GOLF Teacher to Watch Addison Craig on how to check your aim and alignment on the course.
Driving
colton casto swings golf club

How to create ‘effortless power,’ according to a long-drive champion

In this edition of Play Smart, top-ranked long-drive pro Colton Casto explains how to generate more power with your drives.
Instruction
zephyr melton and mike dickson stand inside and use bal.on smart kit

Perfect weight shift (and add swing speed) at home with this nifty training aid

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we look at how you can use the BAL.On Smart Kit to practice your weight shift at home.
Instruction
five golf balls on the ground with a yard stick beneath

How I’m teaching myself the perfect ball position with every club

In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF.com editor Zephyr Melton explains how he’s teaching himself the perfect ball position with each club.
Approach Shots
stef shaw uses rangefinder while zephyr melton looks on

How you may have been using your rangefinder all wrong

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Stef Shaw explains how you may have been using your rangefinder incorrectly.
Putting
rory mcilroy misses a putt during the 2024 u.s. open

It’s actually harder to make putts later in your round. Here’s why

In this edition of Play Smart, we explain the phenomenon behind why it’s harder to make putts later in your round.
Instruction
eric cole hits balls on driving range at the sentry
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4 key ways Tour pros practice smarter than weekend warriors

Tour pros don’t just play better than amateurs, they practice better, too. Here are four key ways they do it.
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golf ball on the edge of a cup on a green
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This challenging drill will quickly make you a better putter

This challenging — and fun — putting game from Top 100 Teacher Trent Wearner will quickly make you a better putter under pressure.
Putting
golfer practices putting drill with putting mirror
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This speed-control drill will help you cut down on 3-putts

The secret to cutting down on three-putts is dialing in your speed. Here’s a drill from Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger to help with that.
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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.
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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.

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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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