Shortgame under 50 meters

Short Game

The short game in golf, especially shots under 50 meters, plays a critical role in lowering scores and managing a round effectively.
This aspect of golf includes chipping, pitching, and bunker shots, as well as putting, and is often the difference between making par and dropping unnecessary strokes. Mastery of the short game allows players to recover from less-than-ideal situations, such as missed fairways or errant approach shots.
The ability to scramble — or save par from challenging positions — is heavily dependent on short-game skills. When a golfer fails to reach the green in regulation, scrambling requires precise, controlled shots around the green to set up a manageable putt. A well-executed chip or pitch can turn a potential bogey into a par, maintaining momentum in a round.
On the PGA Tour, the average scrambling percentage for players typically ranges between 55% to 65%. This means that, on average, professional golfers successfully make par or better about 55% to 65% of the time when they miss the green in regulation.
Top scrambling performers on tour can have percentages closer to or even exceeding 65%, showcasing their elite short game skills. These players rely on sharp wedge play, chipping, and putting to save strokes and avoid bogeys, a key factor in remaining competitive in tournaments.