Working on your short game (chipping and pitching around the green) is a surefire way to save strokes on your round. Here are our latest lessons for your short game.
Too far off the green to putt but have plenty of room to let the ball run? Anne Rollo shows why the low-lofted chip is the safest shot in your bag. Learn how to maintain a firm “Y” shape and use your shoulders to create a reliable, repeatable stroke that gets the ball close to back pins.
If you chip with just your arms, you lose the power of your chest rotation. Christina Ricci demonstrates a simple feel for keeping the trail arm tucked and soft, ensuring the club stays on plane and out of the “sucked inside” position for better accuracy and distance control.
Are you “swatting” when chipping and blading the ball? LPGA Professional Cathy Kim explains how active wrists lead to the leading edge digging in. Learn how to lean left and use a “bigger putting stroke” to keep your hands quiet and your chips crisp.
Stuck in thick grass just off the green? When putting isn’t an option, a mini-chip is your best bet. Anne and Dennise explain why a short backswing and a turning lower body are the secrets to accelerating through the ball and avoiding the dreaded “quit” at impact.
Struggling to clear bunkers or obstacles with your pitch shots? LPGA Top 50 Instructor Kellie Stenzel reveals how a simple change in your posture can unlock a more natural, athletic motion. Learn how to treat your pitch like an underhanded throw for better contact and perfect direction.
Do you have enough “runway” for your chip to roll, or do you need to clear a bunker and stop it fast? Christina Ricci demonstrates two distinct setups—the low runner and the high flop—so you can choose the right shot for every situation on the course.
Hitting a wedge off a down slope is one of the most challenging shots in golf. Sara Davis reveals the essential setup adjustments—from weight distribution to shoulder tilt—that ensure clean ground contact and a predictable launch every time.
Struggle with a quick or “hitchy” transition on your chips? Christina Ricci demonstrates how adding a deliberate pause before you start your downswing leads to cleaner contact and more ‘up and downs’.
Tired of “chilli-dipping” your chips on tight lies? Sara Davis shows how a simple setup change, getting the heel off the ground, ensures cleaner contact every time.
Anne Rollo shows why focusing on the landing area rather than the target will save you shots around the green.
Stop fearing the flop shot. Kristin Walla breaks down the essentials of a relaxed, big-swing approach to help you clear obstacles with ease.
Shauna Elliott has a great wedge drill to help you maintain a centered pivot and strike down on the ball from the short grass close to the green.
