The Short Course to Lower Scores

Good guesses are not good enough when it comes to figuring out where your short game needs help. In this video, teacher Devan Bonebrake walks you through a battery of simple performance tests that will put you on the fast track to a better short game—and lower scores.

Putting from short distances requires a perfect setup because the stroke is too short to make up for faulty address positions. In this video, Devan Bonebrake discusses the key setup factors and a few stroke reminders, then shares some drills that will get you making all your shorties.

Long putts are all about feel—a developed sense for how to get the ball to cover a desired distance. Here, teacher Devan Bonebrake looks at the key stroke mechanics that boost feel. The ability to adjust your stroke to handle various distances is a key to developing touch.

The chip is a running shot for situations that do not require you to carry an obstacle or stop the ball fast. In this video, Devan Bonebrake demonstrates the setup and swing keys for solid, consistent chipping. Get comfortable with the chip, and strokes will start falling off your card.

The pitch is a lofted shot that lands softer and runs shorter than a chip. The higher flight and longer swing make it more complicated, so use it with discretion. Here, Devan Bonebrake gives you all the basics on pitching, including practice drills to groove mechanics and build feel.