The easiest way to take a few strokes off your handicap is to improve your short game. Generally, a short game refers to shots made within 100 yards of the pin. Most high handicap golfers struggle with their short game. They may hit the ball 250 yards off the tee on a 350 yard par four and then take 5 more shots to get in the hole.

To lower your handicap, take a bucket of balls and grab your pitching wedge. Pick a target about 100 yards away and swing away. If you can get your ball within 20 feet of your target, you’ll be making a lot more pars and maybe a few birdies. As Harvey Penick said, “take dead aim.”