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The U.S. is down big at the Ryder Cup, and Brandel Chamblee said this Zach Johnson decision was one of the most bizarre he's seen.

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Practicing your short game in golf is essential for lower scores and overall improvement. The short game includes chipping, pitching, bunker shots, and putting, all of which are crucial for getting the ball closer to the hole and minimizing the number of putts you take. Here are some tips on how to practice your short game effectively:

1. Putting Practice:

• Distance Control: Work on your distance control by placing tees or alignment sticks at various distances from the hole and practice hitting putts to stop near or in the hole. This helps develop a feel for how hard to strike the ball.
• Short Putts: Spend time on short putts (3-6 feet) to build confidence and consistency in making these critical putts.
• Lag Putting: Practice long putts to improve your lag putting, which is essential for leaving yourself manageable second putts.
• Putting Drills: Use putting drills and games to add variety and challenge to your practice sessions.

2. Chipping Practice:

• Chipping Targets: Place targets (such as towels or hula hoops) at different distances and practice chipping to them. This helps you develop control over the ball's trajectory and landing spot.
• Pitching Wedge Practice: Practice with your pitching wedge to hit higher, softer shots that land softly and roll a short distance.
• Bunker Play: Spend time in the bunker working on your bunker shots, focusing on achieving clean contact with the sand and varying the distance and trajectory of your shots.
• Chipping Drills: Incorporate chipping drills that simulate real on-course situations, such as chips from rough or chips over hazards.

3. Pitching Practice:

• Pitching Distances: Practice pitching from various distances to improve your ability to control the ball's flight and spin.
• Landing Spots: Select landing spots on the green and practice pitching to those spots to get a feel for how the ball will react on the green.
• Club Selection: Experiment with different clubs for pitching (e.g., sand wedge, gap wedge) to see which works best for specific situations.

4. Bunker Play Practice:

Justin Rose doesn't belong on this European Ryder Cup team. Not really. But on Friday he completely changed this year's event.

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The Ryder Cup was leaning back toward the Americans on Friday when three improbable putts fell, sending the scene into chaos.

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The U.S. learned a terrifying lesson in the midst of its 6.5-1.5 Ryder Cup Friday drubbing. Here's what it was.

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Team Europe dominated Day 1 at the Ryder Cup. Here are seven numbers that explain their commanding 6.5-1.5 lead.

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Find out how to watch the 2023 Ryder Cup on Saturday, including a full Saturday TV schedule, start times and pairings for all eight matches.

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Spain's Jon Rahm propelled Europe to a 6 ½-1 ½ lead over the United States at the Ryder Cup on Friday, matching its largest advantage after the first day since 2004.

American and European golfers are at Rome's Marco Simone Golf & Country Club for the 2023 Ryder Cup. Here are the tournament's must-see moments.

Jon Rahm had a long eagle putt on the 18th green to tie his Ryder Cup fourballs match. His partner whispered some motivational words.

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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher says that using audio signals can help players improve their wedge distance control. Here's how it works.

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Brooks Koepka was hot after the U.S. Ryder Cup team's disastrous opening day in Rome, and Koepka focused his ire on Jon Rahm after the match.

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Max Homa and Wyndham Clark gave the Europeans a lengthy concession during Friday's four-ball session at the 2023 Ryder Cup. Here's why.

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Day 1 of the 2023 Ryder Cup was a dominant one for the Europeans, as they built a 6.5-1.5 lead after two sessions in Rome.

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Fans across the U.S. stayed up late Thursday night to watch the Ryder Cup. Many weren't thrilled with what they saw.

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The GOLF team takes in a soccer match, tours the course, interacts with some diehard fans and drops predictions for this year's Ryder Cup.

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Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick took advantage of a little-known match-play rule to win a hole on Friday at the Ryder Cup.

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Scenes from the Ryder Cup practice green tell stories before they happen. That's why it's the most interesting place to be.

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Ludvig Åberg debuted at the Ryder Cup for Team Europe less than four months into his professional career. But the pressure's not getting to him.

Full 2023 Ryder Cup pairings and matchups for Saturday's second day of matches on September 30 at Marco Simone in Italy.

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