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Short Game Mastery

Drills to Sharpen Your Short Game Skills: Effective Practice Techniques for Better Scoring

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 by Denny Kuchar
A golfer practicing putting and chipping drills on a green golf course with training aids and a flag marking the hole.

Having a strong short game is absolutely key if we’re hoping to shave strokes off our golf scores. The right …

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Bunker Play Made Easy: Simple Techniques for Consistent Sand Escapes

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 by Denny Kuchar
A golfer hitting a golf ball out of a sand bunker on a golf course with a green and flagstick in the background.

Getting out of a sand bunker can feel pretty intimidating. Still, it doesn’t have to ruin our round. By learning …

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Choosing the Right Wedge for Your Short Game: Key Factors to Consider for Better Performance

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 by Denny Kuchar
A golfer holding three different wedges over a putting green near a sand bunker, preparing to choose the right club for a short shot.

If you want to sharpen your short game, picking the right wedge matters more than you might think. There are …

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Pitching Perfection: Controlling Distance and Trajectory for Consistent Short Game Success

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 by Denny Kuchar
A baseball pitcher throwing a ball with trajectory lines showing the ball's path toward the catcher on the field.

Pitching is one of those short game skills that can really separate the average golfer from the ones who seem …

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Different Bunker Shots: Fried Egg, Plugged Lie, Fairway Bunkers Explained for Better Sand Play

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 by Denny Kuchar
Three golf bunker shots shown side by side: a ball partially buried in soft sand, a ball deeply embedded in damp sand, and a ball resting in a fairway bunker, each with a golfer preparing to hit the ball.

Golf bunkers can turn a good round into a tough challenge fast. When our ball lands in a tricky spot, …

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How to Hit a Flop Shot (and When to Use It): Essential Tips for Mastering High-Lofted Golf Shots

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 by Denny Kuchar
A golfer hitting a high, soft shot near a bunker on a golf course with a green and flagstick in the background.

If you want to get the ball up quickly and land it soft, the flop shot might be your best …

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The Bump and Run: Your Secret Weapon Around the Greens for Lower Scores

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 by Denny Kuchar
A golfer hitting a low shot near the green on a golf course, aiming to roll the ball toward the hole.

When your golf ball settles just off the green, it’s normal to worry about getting it close to the hole. …

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The Ultimate Short Game Guide: Saving Strokes Around the Green With Proven Techniques

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 by Denny Kuchar
A golfer carefully chipping a golf ball onto a putting green near a sand bunker and a flagstick.

Golf’s funny that way—just a handful of strokes can really swing your score. If we pay more attention to our …

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Mastering the Chip Shot: Techniques for Every Situation to Elevate Your Short Game

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 by Denny Kuchar
A golfer performing a chip shot near the edge of the green on a golf course with a flagstick and sand bunker in the background.

Chipping can make or break your golf game, especially when you’re close to the green and need to get the …

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Chipping vs. Pitching: Understanding the Difference and Mastering Golf’s Short Game

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 by Denny Kuchar
Two golfers on a golf course demonstrating chipping and pitching shots near the green with the ball flying towards the hole.

Golfers hear about chipping and pitching all the time, but honestly, it’s easy to get them mixed up. Chipping is …

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Denny Kuchar

Thanks for visiting! My name is Denny Kuchar, author of the Golf Pro Guides. In this blog, you will learn all about golf in a fun and easy way to understand. I will also share some of my own tips and tricks as well! So feel free to look around or leave me a message here..

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