The Jim Yeager Golf Academy

You still need to get the ball in the hole. Let’s talk putting. Let’s start with the numbers. Check out these PGA Tour make percentages: Distance Make % 10 feet 35% 20 feet 20% 30 feet 8% 40 feet 5% 50 feet 3% Here’s the magic number: from 35 feet and out, Tour players are…

It’s no secret: the key to lower scores lies in mastering the short game. And when we talk short game, wedge play is right at the heart of it. Let’s break down some wedge data that might surprise you. From a fairway lie, scratch players vs. 10 handicappers vs. 20 handicappers: Yardage Scratch 10 Handicap…

I’d like to start this new email with a thank you—for being a student and giving me the privilege of helping you with your golf game. My plan with this forum is to provide you with some of the tips, tricks, and data that I’ve learned, read, and stumbled upon in my journey to become…