Padraig Harrington believes the key to shooting lower scores is to spend at least 20 more minutes on the chipping area. A tighter shore game will allow you to keep the bigger numbers off the card. But ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. No matter how solid your ball striking, you will inevitably miss greens in ...

Developing a reliable short game is key for beginner golfers to lower scores. Learning lag chipping drills can improve control and accuracy from 5-15 yards. Consistent practice with defined benchmarks ...

During peak season, superintendents lower the mowing height around the greens. With less grass, the ball sits closer to the ground, which can make chipping more difficult. Professional long driver ...