Book excerpt: More than 55 million Americans play golf regularly, and they all know that the best chance of lowering their handicap (which is every player's obsession) is in the “short game”—that is, all strokes from about 100 yards into the green. Based on the popular syndicated single-panel golf-tip feature “Master Strokes”—and following up Running Press's successful book Master Strokes (2003)—Master Strokes: The Short Game is a handy pocket-sized compendium that includes single-page illustrated tips to help improve putting, chipping, pitching, sand trap play, reading greens, and much more. Master Strokes: The Short Game is a must-have tool for any golf bag or locker, and the perfect gift for golfers of any level.