The Short Game Shortcut
How to Drop 5 Strokes Without Touching Your Driver Walk on to any driving range during peak season, and you'll see the same scene: a line of golfers bashing drivers. Distance is the drug. It feels good. It looks impressive. And it dominates how weekend golfers think about their game. But here's the uncomfortable truth: 60% of your shots happen within 100 yards of the green. And that's where the real scoring happens. Most casual golfers spend 90% of their practice time on full swings and 10% on their short game. That ratio is completely backwards. The short game is where you actually save strokes. Not just here and there, but reliably, every round. Here's the good news: improving your short game isn't complicated. You don't need perfect mechanics. You need focus, consistency, and the right priorities. This article breaks down exactly where to invest your practice time to drop 5 real strokes off your score. Where Strokes Actually Come From: The Data Let's star...