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 ...

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 ...

​Dave Pelz, who has died aged 85, was a Nasa scientist who became one of the most successful coaches in the history of golf, known as “Professor Putt”: he was a master of the short game ...

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.” ...

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 ...

In 2024, Golf Digest announced a new recognition for renowned golf instructors who had dominated our teacher rankings for decades. The Legends of Golf Instruction, led by Butch Harmon, now includes 22 ...

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, ...