Distance Wedge Gapping
Know your exact carry numbers with every wedge. Build mechanical precision so the right club and the right swing become automatic — no more guessing between a full, three-quarter, or half shot.
Short Game Lessons in Chandler, AZ
Wedges, bunkers, and putting — coached with the data-backed Dave Pelz method at Springfield Golf Resort. Golf is won from 100 yards and in.
The Green-Backward Approach
Most golfers lose the majority of their strokes within 100 yards of the hole — yet spend nearly all their practice time on the driving range. Coach Todd Stovall flips that script.
As a strict follower of the legendary Dave Pelz short-game methods, Todd coaches from one absolute truth: golf is won from 100 yards and in. His rhythm-driven, analytical system blends Pelz's rigorous, data-backed mechanics with EZGolf's signature playing frameworks — giving you a repeatable, math-based blueprint to shoot lower scores immediately.
What You'll Master
Bunker & Fringe Confidence
Eliminate the anxiety of bunker play and tight fringe lies. Learn the setup and splash mechanics that make sand shots predictable — and turn tough lies into routine up-and-downs.
Putting & Green Reading
Read greens like a pro and completely erase three-putts from your scorecard. Dial in pace control, start lines, and a pre-putt routine that holds up under pressure.
Who Short-Game Coaching Is For
True Beginners
Start with the skills that matter most. You'll learn to chip, pitch, and putt with confidence from day one — and enjoy the course sooner.
Plateaued Intermediates
Stuck at the same handicap? The scoring zone is almost always the breakthrough. A math-based blueprint turns three shots into two.
Juniors & Competitors
Tournament golf is decided around the green. Build a scoring zone that travels to any course, in any conditions, under any pressure.
Meet Coach Todd Stovall
Short-Game Coach — Wedges, Bunkers & Putting
With over 30 years of playing experience and 6 years of dedicated coaching at premier facilities like Palo Verde Country Club and Springfield Golf Resort, Todd has helped hundreds of juniors and adults decode the game, drop their scores, and find true confidence on the grass.
Read Todd's Full Bio"Golf isn't about having a perfect swing; it's about learning how to play the game and manage your score where it matters most — around the green."
— Coach Todd Stovall
Frequently Asked Questions
What are short game lessons?
Short game lessons focus on the scoring zone — roughly 100 yards and in. That means distance wedge gapping, bunker play, chipping and pitching from tight lies, and putting with confident green reading. These shots account for the majority of strokes on your scorecard, so improving here lowers scores faster than any other part of the game.
I'm a beginner — should I start with the short game or the full swing?
Both matter, but the short game is the fastest path to enjoying golf and shooting lower scores. Coach Todd's green-backward approach builds your scoring skills first, then connects them to your full swing work with Coach Colin — one coordinated plan, no guesswork.
Where do short game lessons take place?
Lessons take place at Springfield Golf Resort in Chandler, AZ — on real grass, real bunkers, and real greens, not range mats. We also serve golfers from across the East Valley including Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix.
How do I get started?
Start with the EZ Intro Evaluation. We assess where your game stands today — including your scoring zone — and build a clear, personalized plan. From there, your short-game coaching sessions with Todd are scheduled around your goals and availability.
Start Scoring From 100 Yards and In.
Get off the range mats, get onto the grass, and put your game on the road to its best golf yet.
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