Pelz · McLauchlin · Mayo · Launch Monitor Data

The Complete Guide to
Short Game

60-65% of your shots happen inside 100 yards. 80% of strokes lost to par happen there too. This course covers the physics, the debate, and the data — giving you a complete framework for every shot around the green.

🎬 9 modules · 30+ video lessons
📄 Drill sheets & distance calibration guides
♾️ Lifetime access
📊 Includes launch monitor data framework
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The complete short game picture

Physics-based understanding of every shot inside 100 yards — not just swing tips, but the data and reasoning behind why each technique works.

How angle of attack, dynamic loft, and spin loft control every short game shot — explained simply and visually

The steep vs. shallow debate: McLauchlin's shallow bounce method vs. Mayo's forward low point approach

Dave Pelz's clock system for distance wedges — how 4 wedges and 3 positions give you 12 reliable distances

The exact differences between a distance wedge, pitch, chip, and bump-and-run — and when to use each one

Bunker play demystified — the only shot without direct ball-to-club contact, explained with the physics

Pelz's 15 building blocks of putting — the 7 mechanical fundamentals every great putter shares

How to use your own launch monitor or Sportsbox 3D data to track improvement in your short game

How to design a short game practice program using deliberate practice and game-based drills with consequences

9 modules. 30+ lessons.

From the physics foundation to putting — every shot inside 100 yards covered with video, data context, and a drill sheet to take to the practice green.

⚡ The Course's Centerpiece: Steep vs. Shallow

Module 3 covers the most important debate in modern short game instruction — and the one most courses ignore entirely. Kyle teaches both approaches in his lessons and uses launch monitor data to help students find which one fits their game.

Parker McLauchlin — The Shallow Approach

50/50 weight, neutral shaft, body rotation drives the shot. Engage the bounce, prevent digging. Best for players who chunk and skull around the green.

Joe Mayo — The Steep Approach

Steep AOA creates a forward low point for predictable contact. Optimizes spin loft. The method that transformed Viktor Hovland's short game.

01
The Short Game Advantage
3 lessons
Why 80% of strokes lost to par happen inside 100 yards Video
Pelz's 5 games within golf — where your scores are really made Video
How to identify your short game weaknesses before we start Drill Sheet
02
The Physics of Short Game — AOA, Spin Loft, Dynamic Loft
4 lessons
Ball flight laws applied to short game shots Video
Angle of attack and low point control — the foundation of consistent contact Video
Dynamic loft vs. club loft — and why the difference matters at impact Video
Spin loft explained: how to control spin and trajectory around the green Video
03
The Great Debate — Steep vs. Shallow
5 lessons
McLauchlin's shallow approach — setup, motion, and when it wins McLauchlin
Mayo's steep approach — forward low point, spin loft, and the Hovland case study Mayo
What the data shows: lie conditions, player tendencies, and which approach wins when Video
How to diagnose your own tendencies from ball flight and contact patterns Video
Finding your approach — self-assessment drill with contact feedback Drill Sheet
04
Distance Wedges — The Pelz Clock System
4 lessons
The finesse swing vs. the power swing — why distance control is a different skill Video
The clock system: 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30 — how to build 12 reliable distances Video
The finesse grip, zero-coil position, and why you need a full finish every time Video
Calibrating your 12 distances — how to map your own numbers on the range Drill Sheet
05
Pitching
4 lessons
The intent of a pitch: close enough to hole out, not just on the green Video
Dead hands, shaft neutral at impact, and the deceleration trap Video
Applying steep vs. shallow to pitching — reading the lie and choosing your method Video
Pitching contact drill — measuring AOA and low point with impact tape Drill Sheet
06
Chipping
3 lessons
The one-lever chip: bowed wrist, no hinge, maintaining the arm-shoulder triangle Video
The bump and run — when to land it short and let it run (and how far short) Video
Club selection and rollout ratios — using any club in the bag Drill Sheet
07
Bunker Play
3 lessons
The only shot without direct ball contact — the physics of the sand shot Video
Setup: open face, open stance, forward ball position, the 9:00 swing Video
Advanced: the chunk and run, and fairway bunker differences Drill Sheet
08
Putting
4 lessons
40-45% of elite shots are putts — why putting is the most underloved skill Video
Pelz's 15 building blocks: the 7 mechanical fundamentals every great putter shares Video
Green reading and distance control — why they must be practiced together Video
Building your pre-putt routine and the 10-foot proximity challenge Drill Sheet
09
Building Your Short Game Practice Program
4 lessons
Finding your short game weaknesses with stats: up-and-down %, proximity, strokes gained Video
Game-based practice with consequences — making practice feel like the course Video
How to use launch monitor and Sportsbox 3D data to track short game improvement Video
Your 4-week short game practice plan Drill Sheet

Everything you need from range to green

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30+ Video Lessons

Short, focused videos covering every shot inside 100 yards — including side-by-side comparisons of steep and shallow technique.

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Drill Sheets

One per module. Print and bring to the practice green. Includes the Pelz clock distance calibration chart for your own wedges.

📊

Data Framework

Guidance on how to use launch monitor data and Sportsbox 3D to measure your AOA, spin loft, and low point over time.

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Lifetime Access

Buy once, access forever — including updates as Kyle adds new content and techniques to the course.

Is this course right for you?

✓ This is for you if...

  • You're losing strokes around the green and don't know why
  • You've heard of the steep vs. shallow debate and want to understand it properly
  • You want to understand the physics of each shot, not just copy a move
  • You're open to using data (launch monitor, Sportsbox) to improve
  • You want a structured practice system for your short game, not more tips

✗ This is not for you if...

  • You want a single chipping technique and don't want to understand why
  • You're unwilling to spend time on the practice green with a drill sheet
  • You're a complete beginner — start with online lessons for personalized feedback first
  • You're looking for a guaranteed "one-method fixes all" short game system

Common questions

Do I need a launch monitor to take this course?

No — the course is valuable without one. But if you have access to a launch monitor (TrackMan, Foresight, Rapsodo) or the Sportsbox 3D app, Module 9 shows you how to use that data to track your short game improvement over time.

Why does the course cover both steep AND shallow? Isn't one better?

Neither is universally better — they produce different results depending on the lie, the player's tendencies, and the shot required. Kyle teaches both because his students play both, and understanding the trade-offs is what lets you make the right choice on the course.

I already use the Pelz method for wedges. Will this cover new ground?

Yes. The Pelz clock system is covered in Module 4, but Modules 2, 3, 5, and 6 add significant depth around the physics (spin loft, AOA, dynamic loft) and the McLauchlin/Mayo debate that go beyond what's in Pelz's books.

How long are the videos?

Most are 6–10 minutes. Technique videos include both explanation and demonstration. You can watch a module before a practice session and take the drill sheet out with you.

Can I get personalized feedback on my short game?

This course is self-paced without individual feedback. For personalized swing reviews, check out the apply for Online Lessons — the same annotation and data framework applies to short game submissions.

Stop losing shots around the green.

The most complete short game course available — Pelz, McLauchlin, Mayo, and the data to tie it all together.

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