The speediest way to lower your score is to improve your short game.

It begins from within a hundred yards of the green; this is what I call the scoring zone. If you examine who wins on the PGA Tour each week, it is generally the player who is best from within 100 yards, and, so, the question is: How do you amend your short game?

It all begins with improving your mechanics. Yeah, that's right, it's almost inconceivable to have a consistent short game with bad mechanics. Let's work on bettering those mechanics and improving your score.
Stand tall

As I discover golfers hitting short pitch and chip shots around the green, I notice how they tend to get bent over and creased while addressing the ball.

This puts them into an awkward address position where they have a very difficult time making good, consistent swings on these fragile shots. The first thing to remember is to stand tall and place seventy percent of your weight on your front foot at address.

Make sure to keep the weight forward during these shots, as this will encourage a downward swing upon the ball on shock.