Short Game Chef with Parker McLachlin

Short Game Chef’s guide to understanding bounce

The construction of your wedges is one of the most important, intricate things for golfers to understand. Parker McLachlin runs us through different wedge grinds and how they impact your chipping and pitching.

Instruction
Jordan Spieth tries to escape the rough at Oakmont

Oakmont’s rough is crushing players. Top teacher explains why

Oakmont’s rough has snagged clubfaces and players’ chances of making it to the weekend. A top teacher explains why it’s been so tough.  By: Maddi MacClurg
Instruction
shane lowry hits out of a bunker at oakmont

The 5 shots players need to win at Oakmont

How do you prepare to take on a daunting U.S. Open course? This top teacher says it comes down to a few key shots at Oakmont. By: Maddi MacClurg
Short Game
Duffing your chips? Try this quick trick to improve your contact

Duffing your chips? Try this quick trick to improve your contact

Stop duffing your chips and improve your contact around the greens with this fast, easy fix from the Short Game Chef. By: Maddi MacClurg
Short Game
danny willet hits chip shot during the 2025 canadian open

What’s the best club to use for short chips around the greens?

When you only need to hit the ball a few feet around the greens, what’s the best club? Parker McLachlin — aka the Short Game Chef — explains. By: Parker McLachlin, GOLF Teacher to Watch
Short Game
ben griffin hits chip from deep greenside rough during 2025 memorial tournament

The secret to hitting chip shots from thick greenside rough

Getting the ball close to the hole from deep greenside rough is no easy task — but short-game guru Parker McLachlin can help. By: Zephyr Melton
Short Game
Master soft greenside bunkers with two simple setup keys

Master soft greenside bunkers with 2 simple setup keys

Playing a course with soft bunkers? A top teacher reveals the two set up keys that will help you execute these tricky shots like a pro. By: Maddi MacClurg
Short Game
scottie scheffler hits wedge during 2025 charles schwab challenge

All the best wedge players do this, says short-game expert

The best wedge players in the world are able to flight down their pitch shots with ease. Here’s how they do it. By: Zephyr Melton
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