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Dial in your short game

Jacob Clarke is a short game expert with over a decade of experience in the golf industry, specializing in wedge design, club fitting, and performance optimization. As the designer of 18 PING products – including six wedges – he has played a key role in shaping the tools that help players excel around the greens.

LESSONS

Tailored to You for Increased Performance

Group Lessons

Perfect for a club looking to give extra opportunities to members, group lessons can be tailored for all levels.

Short Game Fundamentals

Master the essential skills to lower your scores with our Short Game Fundamentals Clinic.

Half-Day School

This extended assessment covers all areas of wedge play, leaving you with a new level of confidence around the greens.
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Straight from the Players & Pros

Before working together, I didn’t realize how fundamentally different chipping is than a full swing. It’s not enough just to practice chipping, you have to know how the chipping motion works, how the actual club works, and when it works. Chipping is fun again!
Andy KnoxAvid Recreational Player
Jacob Clarke understands what is happening at impact in the wedge game as well as anyone in the world. His engineering mind developed the equipment that helps the greatest players in the world.
Press McPhaulFormer NCAA Head Coach
My confidence has reached new levels after working with Jacob. I’ve always felt chipping was one of the weaker parts of my game and Jacob has helped me tremendously to level up my short game and approach around the greens.
Gina KimEPSON TOUR WINNER | ACC Individual champion
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Enter the Clubhouse

Tips, insights and musings from Jacob

The Latest from the Clubhouse

The Bunker Square: Simplified Sand Play

Establish a baseline and adjust for the shot
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Behind the Design: PING s159

Jacob joins Shane Bacon and Marty Jertson to discuss the science behind the wedge.
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Reducing Risk Around the Green

Assess lies and pick appropriate landing spots on the green
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Reading Lies and Factors to Consider

Take care of the lie first, then execute the shot
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