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1 of the best long-distance putters on Tour shares his secret

Max Greyserman was one of the best putters during the 2024 PGA Tour season. Here's what he practices on the greens.

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These must-have golf towels are a sports fan's dream

These golf towels from Sunday Golf are high-quality, quick-drying and durable, and they come in dozens of different styles.

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Scheffler out 3-4 weeks with hand puncture wound

Scottie Scheffler, the reigning PGA Tour Player of the Year after winning seven times in 2024, suffered a puncture wound to the palm of his right hand from a broken glass while preparing Christmas dinner, and had surgery, the PGA Tour announced Friday.

Master Short Game Techniques

The short game—consisting of putting, chipping, and pitching—makes up a significant portion of your overall score. Mastering these techniques can dramatically improve your performance on the course. Here’s how to perfect your short game:


1. Chipping

Chipping is the art of making a short, low-trajectory shot, typically from just off the green. It’s crucial to control distance and accuracy.

  • Club Choice: Use a pitching wedge, sand wedge, or a 9-iron, depending on the distance and height you need for the shot. A lower-lofted club will produce a lower trajectory.
  • Stance: Position your feet close together and lean slightly forward with your weight on the front foot. Your hands should be ahead of the ball.
  • Swing: Use a short, controlled backswing and follow-through. Keep your wrists firm to ensure solid contact and avoid any “flipping” motion that can lead to poor strikes.
  • Focus on the Landing Spot: Instead of aiming directly for the hole, focus on a spot on the green where the ball can land and roll towards the pin.

2. Putting

Putting is the most critical aspect of the short game and requires precision and focus.

  • Grip: Use a comfortable grip, typically either the traditional grip or the claw grip, depending on what feels natural to you.
  • Stance: Keep your feet shoulder-width apart with a slight knee bend. Your eyes should be directly over the ball.
  • Ball Position: Position the ball slightly forward in your stance, just inside your lead eye.
  • Stroke: Use a pendulum-like motion. Keep your hands quiet and maintain a straight path with the putter, focusing on smooth acceleration through the ball.
  • Read the Green: Pay attention to the slope of the green and adjust your line accordingly. Practice reading breaks and considering how much the ball will curve.

3. Pitching

Pitching involves higher, softer shots, typically from a greater distance than chipping, but still near the green.

  • Club Selection: Use a sand wedge, lob wedge, or gap wedge, depending on the required height and distance.
  • Setup: Open your stance slightly, with your weight on the front foot. Open the clubface to get under the ball for loft.
  • Swing: A full swing is often necessary, but focus on maintaining a controlled motion. Keep your hands ahead of the ball during impact, and ensure you follow through to control the ball’s distance.
  • Focus on Trajectory: Control the height of your shots by adjusting your swing length and club selection. Aim for a soft landing that allows the ball to stop quickly.

4. Bunker Shots

Getting out of a sand trap requires a slightly different technique to ensure the ball gets up in the air and lands softly.

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The 'master recipe' for hitting a high spinning pitch shot

Want to hit a high and spinning pitch shot like the pros do? All you need to do is follow this advice from the Short Game Chef.

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The best golf courses in all 50 states for 2024-25, ranked!

These are the best golf courses in all 50 states for 2024-25, according to GOLF's panel of expert course raters.

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The Top 10 YouTube Golf Videos Of The Year

As you can probably guess, we are big fans of golf on YouTube.

It’s an on-demand space that is a blank slate for interesting golf content. Most of the top channels focus on creative matches/challenges with fun formats but there are also many instruction channels that are additive to the game.

Being a chronically online, golf-obsessed lunatic, I thought it would be cool to put together a list of my favorite YouTube golf videos of 2024. My only rule was that it had to be a golf-centric video published this year.

As always, I’m hoping all of you chime in with your favorites. When I make these “listicle” articles, the goal is to be a resource for everyone interested in finding great golf content. If you loved a video that isn’t on here, let us know in the comments below so all readers can see it.

Here are my top 10 YouTube golf videos of 2024:

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First 'Happy Gilmore' 2 trailer drops in holiday surprise

On Christmas morning, Adam Sandler himself dropped the first teaser trailer to the upcoming 'Happy Gilmore 2.'

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Does Cobra’s FutureFit33 hosel really need 33 settings? Here’s what a designer says

Does Cobra's new FF33 hosel really need 33 settings? Here's what a designer says about the brand new tech in DS-ADAPT woods and hybrids.

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Shop now: $50 off Odyssey Ai-ONE putters through end of 2024

Odyssey's groundbreaking Ai-ONE and Ai-ONE Milled putters are now on sale for $50 off through the end of the year.

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Best golf courses in Wyoming for 2024-25

These are the best golf courses in Wyoming, according to GOLF Magazine's 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.

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Best golf courses in Wisconsin for 2024-25

These are the best golf courses in Wisconsin, according to GOLF Magazine's 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.

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Best golf courses in West Virginia for 2024-25

These are the best golf courses in West Virginia, according to GOLF Magazine's 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.

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Best golf courses in Washington for 2024-25

These are the best golf courses in Washington, according to GOLF Magazine's 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.

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Best golf courses in Virginia for 2024-25

These are the best golf courses in Virginia, according to GOLF Magazine's 2024-25 ranking by its expert panel of course raters.

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Nine golfers make Masters via year-end rankings

Lucas Glover held down the 50th spot in the final world ranking of the year, making him one of nine players who will be added to the invitation list to play in the Masters.

Eat, play, Ross: exploring the Pinehurst area, on and off the course

Once a sleepy getaway for golf and wellness, the Pinehurst area has evolved into a varied, vibrant global destination.

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Tiger's outlook, Freddie's takes, the OTHER hole-in-one | Monday Finish

What Tiger and Charlie's weekend showed us, what Fred Couples had to say about the golf world, who else made an ace and much more.

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Stewart Cink to move to Champions tour in 2025

Stewart Cink has committed to play full-time on the PGA Tour Champions circuit in 2025.

Weekend: Team Langer Wins PNC Duel Over Team Woods

Charlie Woods makes first ace while proud dad Tiger appears ready to compete in 2025. Plus, O'Meara addresses Ryder pay toll on his Captaincy hopes, and PGA of America names Derek Sprague CEO.


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