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
$197
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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

$197
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✓ 14-day money-back guarantee — if it's not for you, email me for a refund.

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