Short Game Chef with Parker McLachlin

When should you use feel vs. yardage on wedge shots

Learning how to feel your yardages for short distances can really help around the green. Short Game Chef Parker McLachlin shows Zephyr Melton a tip to help ensure you know your distances for more success around the green.

Short Game
zephyr melton hits wedge while parker mclachlin watches

Should you use feel or yardage on wedge shots?

In today’s edition of Play Smart, the Short Game Chef explains what distance you should rely on feel with your wedge shots. By: Zephyr Melton
Instruction
Two short game releases every golfer should know

2 short game release patterns every golfer should know

Master the key short game release patterns using this top teacher’s two-family method and eliminate the guesswork from your game. By: Maddi MacClurg
Short Game
rory mcilroy hits a wedge during the 2025 players championship

You might be hitting your wedges too high. Here’s how to know

Hitting your wedges too high is no good! Parker McLachlin explains what to look for with your scoring clubs. By: Zephyr Melton
Bunker Shots
Parker McLachlin explains low hands in the bunker

Transform your bunker game with this simple setup tweak

Struggling in the sand? Parker McLachlin explains how one simple setup adjustment can dramatically improve your greenside bunker game. By: Maddi MacClurg
Bunker Shots
Golfer hitting of firm bunker lie

4 keys to getting it up and down from a hardpan bunker

Short Game Chef Parker McLaughlin shares 4 keys to help you master compact, sandy lies and increase your chances of getting it up and down.  By: Maddi MacClurg
Instruction
Jordan Spieth tries to escape the rough at Oakmont

Oakmont’s rough is crushing players. Top teacher explains why

Oakmont’s rough has snagged clubfaces and players’ chances of making it to the weekend. A top teacher explains why it’s been so tough.  By: Maddi MacClurg
Instruction
shane lowry hits out of a bunker at oakmont

The 5 shots players need to win at Oakmont

How do you prepare to take on a daunting U.S. Open course? This top teacher says it comes down to a few key shots at Oakmont. By: Maddi MacClurg
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