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 ...

A good divot is usually a sign of a good iron shot. Since the clubs are designed to hit the ball on the descent, irons usually scrape off a thin layer of the turf in front of the ball. They often tell ...

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 ...