A short pitch from 10 yards out should be easy — right? But if you’ve ever faced this shot during a round, you know how tricky it can be. Swing too hard, and the ball sails past the flag. Ease up, or ...

Having soft touch on your pitch shots around the green can be a major factor in keeping scores low and saving yourself from longer putts — which often lead to two- or even three-putting. But it’s not ...