Start with a routine: Notice when you watch PGA Tour players, they have a routine for every shot, especially when it comes to putting. Better players know a routine is necessary for making consistent strokes.

Better chipping, lower scores. Part of developing a good short-game is mastering technique, but just as important is learning the secrets of strategy and course management. Consider this article an introduction to short-game savvy

Without being able to "catch the ball squarely" on the clubface, one has little chance of maximizing distance. A key to controlling the clubface and generating efficient power is found in rotating the lead forearm properly.

Vary your grip pressure to shape different shots - You can strengthen your grip by turning your hands away from the target to promote a draw, but an easier way to produce right-to-left ball flight is to reduce your grip pressure. In fact, changing your grip tension will allow you to hit a draw, fade, and other shots without making any other swing or stance adjustments.

Where do I drop?

Off the tee many people are trying to shape their shots according to the lay of the hole or just trying to hit them straight. The straight shot is the hardest to hit. But what I find when working with students is that they miss there shots in one direction more that the other.

It's been a difficult process for Back Nine host, Dustin Ashby, as he's rehabilitating from his recent surgery. Ashby was diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma in mid June and underwent surgery to eradicate the cancer on June 21st.

If your goal is to shoot lower scores, then course management should be at the top of your list, as it's the primary reason Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer of all time.