In this new Golf High IQ series, Brian Bailie dives into the common challenges golfers face with their short game and sets the stage for an eight-week journey aimed at improving scrambling skills and proximity to the hole. He explains that effective short game play relies on understanding concepts, skills, assessments, and tracking—not just shots. The focus will be on proximity benchmarks, with emphasis on hitting within six-foot and twelve-foot circles to improve par-saving consistency. Training will cover various lie conditions and yardages to simulate real-course conditions. With a special acknowledgment for his friend Bill in the hospital, Brian invites everyone to follow along and also join the Whiskey High IQ series on Scotch, Irish rules, and pot stills, as both series mirror each other in building expertise. 4o