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 ...

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.” ...

The golf world learned the sad news this week that Dave Pelz, the legendary short game instructor, passed away at the age of 85. Pelz thought about the game like nobody else. At a time when putting ...

UNITED STATES - MARCH 19: Phil Mickelson works with short-game coach Dave Pelz during an early practice round on the stadium course Saturday, in preparation for the 2005 THE PLAYERS Championship at ...

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, ...