Dave Pelz

American golf instructor and short-game specialist, author and founder of the Pelz Golf Institute, known for research-based short game and putting instruction and books such as "Dave Pelz's Short Game Bible."

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  1. 1. Dave Pelz's Putting Bible

    A practical, data-driven guide to mastering the short game that breaks putting down into fundamentals—setup, stroke mechanics, alignment and tempo—while stressing the often-overlooked importance of speed and distance control over choosing the perfect line. It teaches simple methods for reading greens and evaluating breaks, shows how to diagnose common faults, and offers clear drills, practice routines and performance checks designed to build consistency under pressure and lower scores.

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  2. 2. Dave Pelz's Short Game Bible

    A comprehensive, practical manual for shots around the green that breaks down chipping, pitching, bunker play and putting into clear mechanics and repeatable routines; it emphasizes distance control, club selection, setup and shot trajectory to help players save strokes. Combining scientific analysis with simple drills, practice plans and scoring-focused strategy, the book gives step-by-step guidance and checklists to make the short game more consistent and reliable for golfers of all levels.

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