Well, it’s official, the 2010 US Open is in the bag. First of all happy father’s day to all fathers. Graeme McDowell was crowned the victor, while Tiger Woods and Phil Mikelson tied for fourth with three more.

In today’s game of golf, there are far too many golfers trying to get the golf ball to the moon. It’s intriguing when done correctly, but more often than not it’s a huge disappointment and can leave you frustrated for the rest of your round of golf. So why not learn how to climb up and down effectively? The short game is by far the part of your golf game that will lower your score. Nearly half of your golf shots are chipping or pitching, so focus on consistency.

For a lower golf swing, the middle of your chest should be in front of the golf ball and level with your back foot. The high shot, or loft, should have the mid-chest even with or slightly behind the golf ball. Always play the low shot for a higher success rate. Let it roll, man, let it roll! It’s always easier to gauge where the golf ball is going when you let it roll. Solid contact in the middle of the golf club face is vital to becoming great with wedges around the greens, so hit the golf ball flush. To control the distance of a short golf shot, the length of your back swing should be the same length as your forward golf shot as you swing toward your target. These golf tips will help you with your short game when you practice.

The Stork drill is the best short game drill out there for the simple reason that most golfers hang back and get the golf ball up in the air. Hit your chips, pitches, and sand shots while your back foot is off the ground and on your toe for balance. This will put most of your weight on your front leg, giving you a downward angle of attack; ideal for solid contact. More than half of your golf shots during a round are played within 100 yards, so practice this area of ​​your golf game more often. For more golf instructions follow the link below.