​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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Before the analytics revolution changed the way elite golfers and savvy recreational players approach the game, Dave Pelz was beating the drum about the importance of getting feedback and learning ...

July 22 - Dave Pelz didn't become the renowned short-game guru by accident. Twenty-five years ago, Pelz decided to investigate when, where and why golfers lose strokes. A former NASA scientist, Pelz ...

After working at NASA, he became an expert on putting and shots close to the green through his coaching, books, television appearances and training aids. By Richard Sandomir Dave Pelz, who left his ...