322: “Short Game Chef” Parker McLachlin On His Wedge Game Recipe
Podcast: The Smylie ShowPublished On: Wed Apr 29 2026
Description: Parker McLachlin — PGA TOUR winner and otherwise known as the Short Game Chef — joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme for a deep dive on the wedge game: setup, bounce, grind, arc height, Flight Lines, and why there is no single “correct” way to chip. Parker also shares how Paul Azinger helped rebuild his game, what amateurs misunderstand about wedge setup, and why turf conditions should influence the wedges in your bag.Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe for more golf insights, and follow our socials: @thesmylieshow 📺Chapters:00:00 Parker McLachlin joins from China 03:29 Parker’s short game philosophy 04:11 How Paul Azinger helped rebuild Parker’s game 06:18 Chipping into Bermuda grain 07:19 Arc height and Keith Mitchell’s elite short game 09:22 The short game debate 10:13 Setup keys: spine angle, shoulders, eye line 13:07 Why there isn’t one “right” way to chip 14:06 How foot position changes short game shots 17:22 Why old-school wedges had so much bounce 22:47 How turf conditions change wedge setup 24:27 How Tour players adjust wedges by course 26:21 Parker’s drill for better chipping #golf #golfswing #smylieshow #shortgame #shortgamechef #pgatour #golflesson #golfcoach
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