Getting Up and Down: Save Strokes from Forty Yards and In — Golf Short-Game Guide

Master the Short Game from Forty Yards and In

This concise guide dives into the most challenging greenside shots, offering practical steps to help you improve scoring when your approach is tight or off target. The book emphasizes feel, tempo, and precise touch, breaking down common scenarios you face from forty yards and closer into clear, repeatable actions you can practice and apply on the course.

With over 118,000 copies sold, this title has resonated with players who want straightforward guidance that translates to real-world rounds. The voice is friendly, actionable, and focused on doable improvements rather than abstract theory, making it a dependable reference for both practice sessions and on-course decisions.

What you’ll learn

• Simple drills to improve contact, balance, and tempo for chips and pitches
• Distance control, trajectory options, and reliable saves from around the green
• Common misreads and quick fixes that fit into short practice routines

Whether you play casually or competitively, the techniques invite you to envision the outcomes you want and build a repeatable routine to reach them. The guidance centers on practicality and gradual progress, offering possibilities rather than promises.

Real-world scenarios and practice ideas

• From a tight lie, learn to choose the right club and execute a controlled bump-and-run or soft pitch
• From the fringe, discover how to set up for precise, soft landings that stay near the hole

In short, this book provides a practical framework for approaching the short game with confidence. It presents actionable steps, encouraging you to translate practice into lower scores over time without promising guaranteed results.