Many golfers overlook how wedge bounce impacts short game shot selection. Golf coach and Head Pro Anthony Wik advises analyzing the lie, conditions, landing area, and hazards before choosing a wedge.

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. I’d always heard that Parker McLachlin, aka the Short Game Chef, was a genius ...

The 40-yard wedge shot over hazards might be the hardest shot in golf, since it requires masterful trajectory and precision. Golf instructor Anthony Wik advises considering club choice, bounce, and ...

Creativity around the greens will be crucial for players this week at the Open Championship. To prevail at Royal Portrush, players will need to hit just about every short-game shot in their arsenals.

Learn how to avoid scary or tricky shots on the golf course with these easy-to-follow tips. Perfect for golfers of all levels ...

You’ve pulled your approach shot left of the green, leaving yourself a delicate uphill shot with very little green between you and the hole—we call that "short-sided." Your first inclination might be ...

PGA Tour Champions player Steve Stricker has had a great career hitting most of his short-game shots with minimal wrist action. You could make a case for using his technique in many situations around ...