Why Short Game Is So Important
Short game is the term that golfers use to describe all shots made from approximately 75 yards toward the hole or the 'scoring distance.' Ideally, we all want to get our balls onto the green in a single shot. But, that rarely happens. So, you'll need to have good short game.
That's just how it works...
A. The Journey
Golf is a journey that seemingly never ends once you embark. For those of us who have enjoyed this sport for a long time, we have come to the understanding that it's about the ride, not the destination.
We are always trying to improve & we enjoy the feeling as our skills advance.....
Like any sport, our goal is to get better every time we play. While the journey is great, so are the advancements in our games....
B. Short Game Is Key
The National Golf Foundation estimates that there are over 36 million people in the United States alone that play golf.
Almost half of these people are between the ages of 20 and 40.
Roughly 20% of these players are female. Golf fans spend an enormous amount of money every year on golf equipment and golf course fees: an estimated $25+ billion.
$25 billion indicates an incredibly passionate market. Even though all of this money is spent year after year, the average scores have not improved very much over.
The average score is still approximately 100. Only 22% of golfers score better than a 90 (for an 18 hole course). And the par on just about every golf course is 72.
Not everyone who plays golf has a desire to constantly lower their score, but, most of us do. The rumor is that the average golfer is happy to shoot around 85. 85 isn't bad, but is that the best that you should hope for?
Hopefully not!
II. Precision Orientation
Guys Tiger Woods or Greg Normand don't win because of their wonderful long-distance tee shots. Their golf scores depend on short game as much as they do long distance drives.
Regardless of your score, more than half of your strokes will come from short game.
When it comes to mastering short game, the focus is more about precision, rather than distance or strength.
A lot of the time, your success on the course will largely be determined by how well you play short game. Unlike other sports, golf doesn't depend solely on a player's raw power. A great round has as much to do with intellect, technique, & making the right decisions as it does strength. (Though, my main course revolves around power, short game needs to be discussed here.)
You'll often hear golfers speak of their 'approach shots' which describe each swing made towards the hole. Each one must be carried out with the right speed & at the perfect angle.
Your short game must be mastered.
Every shot counts.
Getting the timing right with just enough strength to move the ball accordingly can drastically affect your score.
The tee off & then each shot towards the hole can best be thought of using the analogy of a jet airplane.
Initially, a jet takes off with as much force as it needs to become airborne.
However, when it's time to reach its destination, the jet (just like the golf ball) coasts in with pinpoint accuracy. The jet needs perfect execution, the right amount of speed, and hopefully it will land perfectly in the landing zone.
A. What Makes Up Short Game
Shots that typically make up short game include pitch shots, chip shots, bunker shots, flop shots, and putts.
1. Pitch Shots: Pitch shots are often used when trying to get a ball over an obstacle. This type of shot generally makes the ball go airborne for 75% of its movement before rolling on the green.
2.Chip Shots: Chip shots only have a small amount of initial loft, typically travel a small distance (measured in feet), & generally have a slow roll towards the hole.
3.Bunker Shots: As the term implies, the bunker shot is used to knock the ball from a bunker area. The standard club used here is the sand wedge, which causes the ball to fly high & land sharply near the hole.
4. Flop Shots: Flop shots make a ball becomes airborne, flying practically straight up, & landing near the hole without rolling.
5. Putts: The putt is the very last shot made: the goal is to sink the ball into the hole.

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