Before the analytics revolution changed the way elite golfers and savvy recreational players approach the game, Dave Pelz was beating the drum about the importance of getting feedback and learning ...

After hitting a fat shot (hitting too far behind the ball), most golfers say they got too anxious and ‘looked up.’ Not only do they say that, they believe it. When I measure their swings and ball ...

Dave Pelz, a renowned golf instructor and innovator, died Sunday at his Dripping Springs, Texas, home. He was 85. Pelz started his career as NASA scientist, but later became a golf researcher, ...

Dave Pelz may have been regarded as one of the most important short-game teachers and golf researchers in the history of the game. But in practical terms, his engaging attitude, his comprehensive ...

After working at NASA, he became an expert on putting and shots close to the green through his coaching, books, television appearances and training aids. By Richard Sandomir Dave Pelz, who left his ...

There’s a yellow-lined notepad on my desk that’s home to my monthly GOLF publishing to-do list. For two years running one note failed to receive the strikethrough treatment: “Talk to Dave Pelz.” ...

In 1974, Dave Pelz was visiting Kenya of all places, laying on one of its white sandy beaches, when he made a life-changing decision. Phil Mickelson (R) of the U.S. shakes hands with short game coach ...

Legendary golf coach Dave Pelz died Sunday at age 85. Pelz, a former research scientist at NASA, was best known for his innovations improving golfers' short game and putting. He tested and created ...

UNITED STATES - MARCH 19: Phil Mickelson works with short-game coach Dave Pelz during an early practice round on the stadium course Saturday, in preparation for the 2005 THE PLAYERS Championship at ...