Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges they ...

There are some shots in golf that make you feel like a real player. Hitting a wedge with spin, mastering a flop, executing a stinger when you need it — these are all shots that require practice and ...

Next time you get to a par 3, compare the divots on the back tee to the ones on the closer tees. You should see two differences: Divot holes from better players start past the ball (you can usually ...

Q: Dear Chef, Is there a secret to hitting chip shots when your ball is sitting in a divot? -Chris M., Louisville, Ky. Finding your ball in a divot is always a bummer, but this situation isn't as bad ...

Whether you're new to the game or have been playing it for years, you've probably experienced the deflating feeling of hitting a great drive that splits the fairway only to find once you’ve gotten to ...