At Edison Golf, we give you the tools and insights to sharpen your short game. In Inside the Scoring Zone, Bill Totten — former PGA Teaching Professional and longtime Director of Golf at Fripp Island Resort and Edison Golf WedgeFit® Expert — shares practical lessons and proven strategies to help you score better. Explore the posts and tools below and start transforming your game.
Phil Mickelson made the lob wedge famous, but has the 60-degree wedge actually cost amateur golfers more strokes than it's saved? Discover the risks, rewards, and whether carrying a lob...
The U.S. Open isn't won by the player who hits the most perfect shots. It's often won by the player who recovers best when things go wrong. Bill explains why...
While recovering from hip replacement surgery, Bill found himself thinking about Northern Michigan—its world-class golf, cooler summer weather, Mackinac Island, the Soo Locks, and the memories that still draw him...
Most golfers spend far more money chasing distance than improving the clubs they use to score. But what if the biggest return on investment isn't found in the driver? As...
Confidence isn't something you find on the golf course—it's something you build. By improving your chipping window, managing grip pressure, and creating predictable outcomes around the green, you can turn...
Most golfers never think about grip pressure — yet it may be one of the biggest hidden factors affecting contact, distance control, and consistency inside 100 yards. In this week’s...
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, explore 10 unforgettable public golf courses located near some of the nation’s most iconic National Parks—from Big Bend and Zion to Yosemite, Yellowstone, and...
Knowing the three chipping windows is one thing—knowing when to use them is what lowers your scores. In Part 2 of the ISZ Window System, learn how to read common...
Most golfers overcomplicate chipping. The best players don’t. They see the shot through a simple lens—low, medium, or high—and match their setup to the window. In Part 1 of this...
Matt Fitzpatrick’s win at RBC Heritage put a spotlight on something most amateurs overlook: how he holds the club around the green. Fitzpatrick frequently uses a left-hand-low (lead-hand-low) grip when...
The Masters always reveals where scoring truly happens. In 2026, it wasn’t full swings that separated the field—it was what players did around the green and on it. From clutch...
Inside the Scoring Zone By Bill Totten. Master WedgeFitter and Former Director of Golf at Fripp Island. I’ve been fortunate in this game. Over the years, I’ve made more than...
What the data says about scoring—and what Gary Woodland’s win proves. Most golfers aren’t practicing where they lose the most strokes.
Great rounds aren’t defined by how many chances you create—but by how many you convert. In this week’s Inside the Scoring Zone, Bill Totten explains why scoring comes down to...
Your handicap may say one thing—but your scorecard often says another. In this week’s Inside the Scoring Zone, Bill Totten breaks down why skill doesn’t always translate to scoring—and where...
At TPC Sawgrass this week, every shot demands confidence—especially inside 100 yards. Inspired by Bob Rotella’s mental approach to golf, learn how trusting your short game can stabilize a round,...
Lower your scores with proven practice routines that actually work.
Ready to lower your scores? Our30-Day Short Game Challenge Workbook & Calendargives you simple daily drills, structured practice routines, and an easy way to track your progress with the Short Game Handicap. Spend just 20–30 minutes a day and start cutting strokes where it matters most — inside 100 yards.