In this article we go over four fun games to improve your short game.  One of the keys to developing your short game is to make it fun.  Most golfers head straight to the driving range to hit balls, however, by making it fun and incorporating games golfers are more apt to improving their short game. Below are some great games to utilize during practice.

Little Par 3’s:  My friend and I would find difficult chip shots around a chipping green and play them as par 3’s and keep score.

3 and Done:  Before a round, I like to finish my practice session with having to hole out 3 shots on the practice chipping area before I would allow myself to tee off.  Needless to say, it took some time to complete, but my short game ALWAYS kept me competitive when playing for $$ with the boys.

7-up:  This is a game you play with a friend or friends on the practice putting green.  Each player uses one ball, you get a point for closest to the hole and 2 points for making the putt.  Take turns choosing difficult or easy putts.  First one to 7 wins!

Around the World and Back:  On most putting greens there are several holes to putt at.  Take three balls and play to each hole from the prior one then back through the opposite direction on the green.  The focus here is to make an aggressive putt for aces with no 3 putts.