When you hit pitch shots higher, it's more difficult to control distance. You're adding unnecessary variables, like having to judge wind and how big of a swing to make.

2. Don’t follow through on these shots — an abrupt finish will create the friction between the clubface and ball that’s necessary to create lots of spin.

If you want to build a solid foundation for shots around the green, you must masters a "vanilla" pitch shot.

Dalton Joyce, AKA “YoungDalt,” shares three simple golf tips to help practice hitting the stinger golf shot — leading to more accurate tee shots.