​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 1974, Dave Pelz was visiting Kenya of all places, laying on one of its white sandy beaches, when he made a life-changing decision. Phil Mickelson (R) of the U.S. shakes hands with short game coach ...

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 ...