GOLF'S Subpar
28 verified teaching moments with direct channel credit and official-source links.
Reframe a pressure putt as just another putt
Practice putting with a wedge to train solid contact
Hit a true fade with hands forward, square to your line
Crowd the ball to keep flight down in wind- Map the course and pre-pick your club off every tee
- Play $100 makes on long putts in practice
- Club up when hitting into the wind
- Take less loft around the green
In match play, hit the green and pressure the opponent- Build a neutral pitch before specialty shots
- Match wedge bounce to turf firmness
Favor the club that covers the green's middle
Fit low-bounce wedges to firm lies- Pivot your body on short shots, don't go all hands
Rehearse yardages with Phil's towel drill- Tee it low to eliminate the left miss with driver
- Start adjustable-driver testing at baseline
- Tuck both elbows into your sides for power
- Move the ball back to stop pushing and pulling putts
- Consider utility irons instead of hybrids
- Abbreviate your swing to control the ball in wind
- Under pressure, pick the higher-margin shallow chip
- Pick a wedge by your attack angle and turf
- Question the club and decision on a good shot gone bad
- Protect a proven driver pattern from optimization
- Pair a blade look with added forgiveness
- Picture a tree in front of you to stay back
- Hit 5-10 shots to confirm a consistent ball flight