The uniqueness of many golf shots are situational dependent. This statement speaks volumes for most golf games. One of the shots rarely used in my neck of the woods is chipping with the Texas Wedge. Basically, it is chipping with a putter! Given the types of golf courses I play in my area, a Texas Wedge is not that useful because of the types of grass and how they are cut. Regardless, this unique club selection is beneficial especially on a tight lie or out of a bunker with no lip.
Using a Texas Wedge does require some practice and understanding of the dynamics of putting the ball from a distance through the rough. I am sure there are many factors, however Michael Breed offers an easy solution to our dilemma on how to use a Texas Wedge.
The greatest challenge I found was producing a practice swing that I felt would produce the distance required to reach the cup. Most of the time, I under hit the ball and was left short (usually closer than a wedge or 7 iron) with a very makeable next shot. Deciding if a Texas Wedge is viable for your next shot is really important. However, once you commit, commit to the shot.
Adding different types of shots to your repertoire of golf shots is always a good thing. If the conditions and course layout support using a Texas Wedge, then I recommend you give it a try. You will likely be surprised at the positive results.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Grateful Golfer 
I know a few down here that love using the Texas wedge. I’ve always made it more of an option of last resort. But I don’t discount it. I just prefer an option with a wedge most of the time. I just can’t bring myself to really trust what I’ll get.
But like I said, there are times I do choose that as the best available option. The putter is after all the club we are supposed to be most adept at using and controlling and sometimes you just know a bump and run is going to skip and slide or you’re sure that even a tiny second bounce with a high chip is going to send it over the edge and into the abyss. lol
Still, around here where we find more elevated greens than ground level greens, a Texas wedge is just not what I generally find the best available option very often. That doesn’t keep me from practicing it though. It’s a shot every one of us is capable of and should be able to call on when it’s appropriate.
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Kevin,
I agree that elevated greens take the Texas Wedge out of my hands. It is a shot that I use sparingly as well. However, it is nice to have it in my back pocket.
Cheers Jim
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