The Scoring Zone: How to Hit the Shots That Matter When You Need Them the Most

No matter what level of golf you play, the space from 100 yards to the green is the scoring zone. You need the right skills and strategies to maximize your chance to convert more birdies, save more pars and avoid more big numbers. One of America's preeminent short game teachers has created your complete guide to executing those shots.

Todd Sones has taught winners on every major tour, and has been recognized as both a Golf Magazine Top 100 and Golf Digest 50 Best Teacher. In The Scoring Zone, he reveals the same secrets and strategies that make up the curriculum of his sought-after scoring schools outside Chicago. You'll learn the three shots you need to get at any pin from any lie—the low trap, high toss and explosion—and both the "how" and "when" to play each. With better technique and more confidence, you'll be able to transform your scorecard.

“The shots you’ll learn in this book will get you asking better questions around the green, and feeling more confident that you have the best answers. The Scoring Zone will help you reduce your unforced short game errors, and have more fun when you play. I’m excited for you to read it.”—STAN UTLEY, Golf Digest 50 Best Teacher and PGA Tour winner

“Todd’s book is filled with terrific short game information, but it is much more than that. He gives you an organized way to incorporate the information into your game to really improve your score. I recommend him—and his book—to anybody who wants to play better golf from 100 yards in.”—MARTIN CHUCK, Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher

“In The Scoring Zone, you’ll find the key elements to building a short game that will be the envy of your playing partners. I’ve been fortunate to have Todd’s help during my career, and his reputation as a top teacher speaks for itself. Use the fundamentals in this book and I promise you’ll see that scoring average come down. I know mine has.”—JOE DURANT, PGA Tour winner

“I’ve known Todd for more than 20 years, and he’s a professional through and through. His excellent teaching skills have made the difference for everyone from PGA Tour players to high-handicappers. It’s very refreshing to know a person who cares so deeply for helping players get better.”—STEVE JONES, 1996 U.S. Open champion