The Best Free Golf Video Lessons565 Free Golf Lessons from the Best ProsOver 120,000,000 views
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Most strokes are saved around the green. Find out what's costing you shots, then the pro lesson that fixes it: chips, bump-and-runs, pitches, spin, tricky lies or wedges from 55 to 110 yards.
▶ See the 24 best lessonsThe short game includes all shots played near the green. The chip flies a little and drives a lot; the pitch flies higher and rolls less; the solid wedges cover the last 55 to 100 yards.
Almost all good shots have three things in common: weight on the front foot, contact with the ball followed by the ground, and a follow-through that doesn't lose momentum. Next, choose the simplest shot for the situation, and then adjust your swing accordingly.
Think about your most recent shots around the green, then click on the one that best describes you.
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A good chip starts with a clean strike: weight on the front foot, the ball well positioned, and the wedge gliding along the ground on its bounce. These lessons provide a simple technique that’s easy to repeat.
For more information: Avoid Fat and Thin Shots · Pitch Shots
From 20 to 65 yards, you control a pitch with swing length and trajectory. These pros show how to hit it low, standard or high without changing technique.
For more information: Pitch Shots
A ball that stops quickly results from a clean strike, well-managed loft, and sharp acceleration. Spin can't be forced—it happens naturally.
For more information: Spin
Thick rough, a tight lie, a short flag behind a bunker: the first step is to read the lie; the second is to choose the safest shot.
For more information: Hazards and Trouble Shots · Uneven Lies
Pros rarely hit a wedge full out: they use a longer club, a softer swing, and distance markers. This allows them to aim for the flag rather than the green.
For more information: Course Management · Range Practice
How the best players structure their practice around the green, from chipping to bunker shots.
For more information: Range Practice · Warm-up
A chip is a short shot that flies a short distance and rolls a long way, played with a small motion. The pitch flies higher and rolls less; it requires a wider swing, often with a wrist snap.
A simple rule: Choose the club with the narrowest loft that allows you to clear the obstacle and roll the ball toward the hole. Depending on the space available, this could range from a lob wedge to a 7-iron.
Shift your weight to your front foot, keep your hands slightly ahead of the ball, and let the wedge's bounce glide along the ground. The lessons in the “Basic Chip” section cover these points one by one.
Backspin results from clean contact with the ball followed by the ground, a sharp acceleration, and clean grooves. A tight lie and a high-quality ball help; in the rough, the ball will grip the ground much less.
Most golfers have three or four wedges, with a 4- to 6-degree difference in loft between each one. The key is to know the distance you hit with each one.
Vary your shots and distances rather than repeating the same shot. Exercises like the wedge pyramid or chip landing spot provide reference points that you'll recognize on the course.
📖 Word of the Day: Chipping — the definition, before moving on to the videos.
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