A Strategy for Playing Golf in College

Alexandra Braga is Director of Instruction for Short Game Artists Golf Academy at Shoreline Golf Links in Mountain View, CA. A former Symetra Tour player, Alexandra’s instruction includes Player Development for elite and competitive junior golfers. Several her students have gone onto to compete in both Division I and II golf programs. Many junior golfers […]

One Woman’s Inspiring Story from Wheelchair to LPGA Tour

Alexandra Braga, who recently joined Short Game Artists Golf Academy as Director of Instruction at Shoreline Golf Links, has seen tremendous success in golf both as a former tour player and being recognized by Golf Digest as one of America’s Best Young Instructors. Yet her achievements have not come easy. In this interview we hear […]

When It’s OK to Take Practice Swings in a Bunker and Five Other Bunker Rule Hacks to Save Strokes!

Practice swings are permitted on the fairway, in the rough, even in a penalty area and of course on the tee, but the Rules of Golf strictly prohibit taking a practice swing in the bunker. There is one perfectly

What Loft, Lie and Bounce and Lie Should Your Three Wedges Be?

After the driver and putter, wedges are the most used clubs. As you build your short game skills you may want to invest in a good set of wedges. Yet picking the right wedges for each player can be complicated.

Know Your Short Game Distances

Most players know how far their five iron flies. Fewer players know how far a ¾ -swing pitching wedge flies. Very few players know how far a parallel-to-parallel finesse wedge shot hit with a pitching wedge

Why Ball Fitting Might Be a Bad Idea

A popular trend that has emerged during the past few years is ball fitting. Offered by both ball manufacturers to help players select the best ball within their brand or by retailers or equipment

The Best Short Game Training Aid Money Can Buy

Too often players think that in getting a gadget, device or training aid they can “buy” a better game. In general, you can’t. Gadgets don’t replace good technique and smart practice. There is an exception to

How Many Different Clubs Should You Use in the Bunker?

When their ball lands in a greenside bunker many players instinctively grab for their sand wedge. Did you know that a sand wedge sometimes can be the wrong club to hit out of a bunker? Tour players and

What’s A Finesse Wedge Shot and How Is It Different Than a Chip or Pitch?

During the past ten years the term finesse wedge has been heard on the PGA Tour and in the world of short game instruction. What’s a finesse wedge shot and how is it different from chipping and pitching?

Should You Chip and Pitch with More Than One Club?

When playing finesse wedge shots around the green (a.k.a., chipping and pitching) should you use a single club for nearly all shots or a variety of wedges and irons?

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A Strategy for Playing Golf in College

Alexandra Braga is Director of Instruction for Short Game Artists Golf Academy at Shoreline Golf Links in Mountain View, CA. A former Symetra Tour player, Alexandra’s instruction includes Player Development for elite and competitive junior golfers. Several her students have gone onto to compete in both Division I and II golf programs. Many junior golfers […]

One Woman’s Inspiring Story from Wheelchair to LPGA Tour

Alexandra Braga, who recently joined Short Game Artists Golf Academy as Director of Instruction at Shoreline Golf Links, has seen tremendous success in golf both as a former tour player and being recognized by Golf Digest as one of America’s Best Young Instructors. Yet her achievements have not come easy. In this interview we hear […]

When It’s OK to Take Practice Swings in a Bunker and Five Other Bunker Rule Hacks to Save Strokes!

Practice swings are permitted on the fairway, in the rough, even in a penalty area and of course on the tee, but the Rules of Golf strictly prohibit taking a practice swing in the bunker. There is one perfectly

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Tracy Cone, former Tour player

Short Game Artists clinic gave me some great tools to improve my game. Preparing for and executing each swing --physically and mentally -- without over-thinking the process has taken at least one stroke per hole off my score. A true game-changer.

Noah, former high handicapper

I highly recommend the Short Game Artists Golf Academy. The class provided individualized hands-on chipping (“finesse wedge shots”), putting and bunker instructions. How many times have you taken golf lessons only to forget what was taught afterwards? With Short Game Artists I was able to use the clear instructions from the illustrated Coursebook to practice between each weekly class reinforcing what I learned. My handicap went down by 7 strokes, and a good part of this was Short Game Artists.

Lisa

I am a 4-handicap golfer, but my short game has always been my weakest point. I attended Short Game Artists Golf Academy, and to be honest I wasn't expecting to learn much as I had already watched numerous instructional videos on the short game. However, the instructors were patient, knowledgeable and passionate about the game and the teaching was tailored to my needs. The drills, and the information booklet were incredibly informative and offered a new perspective on short game technique and practice. The improvement was immediate, and my playing partners noticed the difference in my confidence and execution. I highly recommend the program offered by Short Game Artists for anyone looking to improve their short game and take their golf skills to the next level.

Allen

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Bruce Jaffe, Varsity Golf Coach, Mountain View High School

This course gave me significantly more understanding and confidence in putting, chipping, and out of the sand! 5 out of 5 stars.

Craig

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Jayne

My short game is much better thanks to Short Game Artists. I've taken a lot of private lessons over the years, but this was the most effective.

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