Keeping your swing short around the greens
Using too long a swing increases the risk of the duff or thin. Concentrate on using a long swing only when the situation absolutely demands it.
Perfect your weight distribution
For a short pitch or chip 70% of weight should be on your left side. It should remain there throughout your swing.
Golf tips: The perfect golf grip for your short game
Golf Monthly's Top 25 coach Gary Smith offers golf tips and advice on how to use your golf grip to perfect your short game.
Stay relaxed around the greens
Short game success relies on combining a sound technique with a soft touch. Improve your feel by taking a relaxed stance at address.
Nick Dougherty's secrets to the checking chip
Being aggressive with this shot is very important, it gives you more chance of getting the response from the ball that you want.
Nick Dougherty's perfect lob shot technique
Trusting the loft that the club provides is essential to mastering this shot
