Turning Three Shots Into Two by Bill Moretti – Short-Game Secrets | Andrews McMeel Publishing

Overview

Turning Three Shots Into Two presents a practical roadmap to the short game from Bill Moretti, a recognized PGA instructor celebrated by Golf Magazine among America's top 100 teachers. Drawing on more than two decades of coaching pros, elite amateurs, and thousands of recreational players, the book distills the core ideas that connect greenside fundamentals to real world results.

Moretti offers an insider's perspective on what makes putters repeatable and dependable. The guidance goes beyond standard tips, focusing on how to read greens, manage clubface control, and create predictable trajectories around the hole. When it comes to pitching and chipping, the book highlights shot selection that even seasoned players sometimes overlook and shares tips that help you identify multiple option paths for a single pin position.

What you will discover

Inside you find a blend of theory and actionable steps designed to translate into practice. Expect clear explanations paired with vivid sensory cues feel of the grip cadence of your swing and the texture of the grass underfoot that help you internalize the fundamentals that good putters share.

• Fundamental concepts that underlie consistent short game results geared toward real playing conditions
• Practical drills and step by step cues you can perform on the practice green or in casual rounds
• Strategies for reading greens judging distances and selecting among multiple shot options

Real world application

The guidance is framed around on course scenarios you know well from weekend rounds to club events. By translating ideas into a repeatable routine you may feel more confident deciding whether to grip down for control or trust a shorter pendulum stroke on fast greens.

Technique highlights

• Putting fundamentals tied to rhythm balance and feel that equates to a consistent stroke
• Pitching and chipping approaches that emphasize distance control and clever shot selection
• Visual cues and practice drills you can carry to the practice green or the next round
• Options-based decision making you can adapt to lie, hazards, and green conditions

Practice plan

To get started with the ideas in Turning Three Shots Into Two, consider a simple 3-step routine you can repeat on the practice green.

• Set a target distance and visualize two viable shot options
• Repeat a controlled stroke focusing on tempo and balance
• Record results during practice and adjust based on feedback

Who is this for

Whether you are a competitive golfer or a recreational player, this guide offers practical insights you can weave into practice and rounds. It is designed for readers seeking insider perspectives and a more intuitive approach to the short game.

This is a Used Book in Good Condition edition.