When you hear the names of golf’s greatest coaches, Pete Cowen might not be as instantly familiar to American fans as Butch Harmon or David Leadbetter. But in Europe, and especially among tour players ...

At 86, Lee Trevino proved the power of a flighted wedge—ball slightly back, hands forward, grip down, smooth tempo, short ...

When you’re unsure about what golf wedge to use for pitch and chip shots, try this simple trick from top-ranked golf instructor Kevin Sprecher. Trust me, though, it ...

Wedges are useful clubs for hitting the ball high and landing soft, but oftentimes, keeping the ball low is the optimal play. When hitting a wedge in the 50-125 yard range, flighting the ball is the ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. So you want to improve your short game? Great! Having a reliable set of tools from ...

Most golfers are so focused on swing mechanics, especially to get more distance off the tee, that they don't spend near enough time working on their short games. Think about it: If you could be just a ...

Being able to hit a towering shot into the greens with an iron is a premium skill. However, if you really want to become a shot-maker, you’ve got to know how to take a little something off your shots, ...

Many golfers overlook how wedge bounce impacts short game shot selection. Golf coach and Head Pro Anthony Wik advises analyzing the lie, conditions, landing area, and hazards before choosing a wedge.

PGA Tour pro Charles Howell explains how he hits three common short-game shots: the high flop, the greenside chip and pitches from tight lies.