Build A Better Short Game

How satisfying it is to launch a huge drive down the centre of the fairway? Extremely, of course. However, ask a tour pro what the most important aspect of the game is and 99.9 per cent will say it’s the short game – your performance from 120 yards and in. Low scores are dependent on this facet of the game functioning to a high standard.

It’s crucial for those who are trying to make a living from the game, because an extra shot here and there can make a huge difference financially. For us mere mortals, meanwhile, a sharper short game could transform our scoring and lower our handicap in rapid time.

As Top 25 Coach Ged Walters explains over the following pages, a proficient short game relies on sound technique. To help you master yours, you’ll want to take these must-try practice tips and drills to the range…