As golfers, we’re often tempted to focus the majority of our practice time on perfecting our full swing mechanics and hitting the ball farther. While there’s value in improving your long game, the real key to lower scores often lies in your short game prowess. 
Think about it – how many times have you hit a solid drive only to struggle with your next shot from 50 yards or less? Or found yourself agonizingly close to the hole with a tricky downhill putt that just wouldn’t fall? These short game situations are where the majority of strokes are gained or lost in golf. Mastering them through deliberate, targeted practice is one of the fastest paths to lowering your handicap.
At our indoor facility, you can dedicate focused practice to your putting, chipping, and pitching. We offer short target practice and chipping simulation practice to help you hone these critical skills. And we have exciting new developments coming soon that will add even more possibilities for short game improvement.
Let’s explore a few of the core benefits of investing time in short game training:
Up-and-Down Proficiency
We’ve all been there – hitting a beautiful tee shot only to then shank, chunk, or top our next shot from short yardage. Being able to consistently hit these or get up-and-down from the fringe, rough, or bunker is a hallmark of a skilled golfer.
With proper chipping and pitching technique, you can stick more of your greenside shots close to the hole, giving you makeable par-saving or birdie opportunities. Shaving off just one to two strokes in your short game per round can have a substantial influence on your golf game as a whole. By dedicating focused practice to these critical short game skills, you’ll start to see tangible improvements in your ability to save par from tricky situations around the greens. No more wasted shots – you’ll be sticking it close time and time again, giving you the confidence to attack the flag and lower your scores.
We have expert coaches here who can help you hone your technique, and technology where you can practice your feel and see your swing. Our coaches are also equipped with Capto, a cutting edge putting analysis system offering real-time detailed accurate and reliable putting parameters for complete analysis. Come in before you get out onto the golf course and dial yourself in as much as possible.
Reliable Putting Stroke
Hours spent honing your pace control and distance control on the practice green will translate to more one-putts and fewer three-putts on the course. A trusty putting stroke is the foundation of a strong short game.
Our WellPutt Big Tilt platform gives you the ability to gain an understanding of where the ball should start and finish, and how the speed at which you hit the ball can affect its roll. On the course, knowing how speed and line interact is extremely important. The WellPutt also lets you see your stroke track and marks for foot position – so give it a try and get comfortable with your putter. Dialing in your putting skills is one of the fastest paths to lowering your scores. With the right practice tools and techniques, you can transform this often overlooked part of your game. Eliminate those costly three-putts and start sinking more of those par and birdie opportunities.
Take advantage of our specialized putting practice area to hone your stroke, distance control, and green reading abilities. The payoff will be evident the next time you step out on the course.
Course Management Savvy
An understanding of how far back to take your club for a certain shot, and knowing how your ball will react off the putter or wedge, allows you to strategize more effectively on the course. This knowledge enables you to better navigate tricky situations and plot your way around with confidence. Through repetitive practice, you’ll develop the feel and comfort to execute these delicate shots with consistency. Whether it’s chipping, pitching, or putting, dedicated repetition is key to improving your distance control and overall precision.
By dedicating focused practice to your chipping, pitching, and putting, you’ll start to ingrain the mechanics and feel required to consistently execute these critical shots. No more guesswork – you’ll know precisely how to adjust your stroke and club selection to achieve the desired outcome.
Scoring Confidence-Invest the time to master distance control, and watch your scores plummet.
Perhaps most importantly, dedicating time to short game practice instills a profound sense of trust in your abilities around the green. You’ll approach these high-pressure shots with the calm assurance that you have the skills to execute them successfully.
The beauty of short game training is that you don’t need hours upon hours at the range to see tangible improvements. Even 20-30 minutes a few times per week can make a measurable difference. So the next time you’re tempted to hit driver after driver, consider spending that time perfecting your touch, feel, and distance control around the greens. It just might be the missing link to better scores.
As of right now, we have great approach shot training options on our simulators, where you can practice dialing in your distance control and feel. Soon you’ll be able to hit real-life chips, watching the ball release and fly the whole way, because WE’RE EXPANDING!
We will soon have a beautiful state-of-the-art short game facility equipped with a Zen Stage, as featured on Rick Shiel’s channel, trackman technology, and a REAL sand bunker with a two tiered green. If you’re looking for a place to tackle all possible aspects of your game, look no further than OGP, we’ve got you covered.
For more information about the expansion, or to learn about our especially lovely early bird deals and specials, contact us or come on down!
