Many golfers lose more strokes around the green than anywhere else. A good pitch shot from 30 to 50 yards can turn a poor approach into a real scoring chance. The mechanics are simple when you ...

We all like to hit high pitches that float like a butterfly and stop on a dime, but you're better off hitting lower shots where you can control trajectory and get the ball to bite hard once it lands.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When most amateurs get close to the green, they grab the same club and try to hit the same shot. Just maybe with more or less ...