Master Your Short Game: Lower Your Score Around the Green
Your score is decided within 100 yards of the hole. We break down the logic behind every chip, putt, and bunker escape to help you develop the touch you need to save strokes.
Chipping requires a specific setup to ensure clean contact. We show the difference between an incorrect stance and the correct way to position your weight and hands for a crisp chip shot.
In this 60-second lesson, we cover the fundamentals of a standard chip shot. Learn how a narrow stance, forward weight pressure, and minimal wrist action can improve your consistency around the greens.
Want to spin your wedges like a pro? We teach the key elements: a dry club face, proper shaft lean with an open face, and the clubhead speed needed to generate maximum backspin for control.
A player lines up a crucial putt on the green. We focus on teaching green reading, pace control, and a consistent putting stroke to help you sink more putts.
A solid setup is the foundation of good putting. This video demonstrates the correct posture and alignment needed to start your putts on the right line every time.
Improving your short game is the fastest way to lower your score. Our coaching emphasizes chipping and putting practice to build confidence and skill where it matters most.
To master your short game, you need to focus on your aim and use a club with the right loft. We teach a smooth, controlled swing to ensure your ball travels in a straight line toward the target.
About The Short Game: Save Strokes Around the Green
Most golfers try to scoop the ball when chipping, which causes thin or fat shots. At our academy, we teach you to shift your weight onto the lead leg and keep your hands ahead of the ball, forcing a clean, downward strike. We verify this by running high-speed video analysis in our studio, letting you see exactly how your impact position compares to the model, so you can correct your mistakes on the spot.
Why the Short Game Decides Your Score
Golf is often misunderstood as a game of distance. While long drives make for a good highlight reel, the scorecard is made or broken within 100 yards of the hole. If you struggle with consistency around the green, it is usually because you are relying on feel rather than solid mechanics.
The Mechanics of Control
We strip away the guesswork. Whether you are hitting a stock standard chip, a high-lofted wedge, or a delicate putt, the principles remain the same:
- Shaft Lean: Essential for compression. We teach you how to set your hands to ensure the clubface makes contact with the ball before the turf.
- Face Angle Control: Keeping the face dry and open (when needed) is the secret to spin. We teach you to maintain loft without sacrificing the strike.
- Weight Distribution: A narrow stance with pressure on the lead leg keeps your low point consistent, eliminating the dreaded 'chunked' shots.
How We Use Tech to Fix Your Game
In our indoor studio, we don't guess—we measure. We use Flightscope Mevo radar technology to provide real-time data on your club path, spin rates, and angle of attack. If your short game is leaking strokes, the data will show us why. We then prescribe specific drills, using alignment sticks or Swiss balls, to groove the correct motion until it feels natural.
Join Us in Karjat
Our sessions are not just about hitting balls; they are about understanding the 'why' behind the swing. From private technical analysis to group clinics, we provide a logical roadmap to improve your chipping and putting. Come visit 9 Aces to build a short game that you can actually trust under pressure.
9 Aces Golf Academy
We are 9 Aces Golf Greens & Academy, and we believe golf is a logic puzzle waiting to be solved. Our head coach, Kunal Bhasin, brings PGA Australia certified expertise to Karjat, focusing on precise mechanics rather than generic tips. We help you build a swing that holds up under pressure, whether you are just starting or chasing a lower handicap.
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