Golfers play in different course conditions routinely throughout their season. Some days it is wet, cold, windy, dry, lush, and rock hard to name a few. As we try to conquer the varying conditions it is important to be able to hit different types of golf shots. Yes, this does mean we need to practice at the range to manage our swing movements. As I perused different topics to chat about, I found a tip by Mark Crossfield that was made for certain conditions, but in fact is a universal golf tip that all players should master. It will lower you scores and is applicable for all course conditions.
I have talked about this tip before, yet it was more on the periphery of the topic. Well, today we are going to drill down a bit to explain how this particular type of golf shot should be considered a universal golf tip for all golfers.
The basic concept of this shot is club up, swing easier, and control the ball flight and distance. This shot is actually easier to hit that it sounds. It does take a bit of practice and the one tip I can provide as you practice is to let the club do the work. It is not any more complicated that than; club up and swing easier.
Now, this universal golf shot can be used in any weather and course conditions. I have used it countless times with great success throughout the entire golf season. What sparked this topic for me today was the tougher fall conditions we in northern climes are routinely playing. Fall golf in the north offers such a variety of course and weather conditions, this shot presented by Crossfield is priceless. I will use in it many times during my round because it is an easier shot to hit and it produces great results.
The next time you are on the range, try developing this universal golf shot. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the results. It will add another shot to your arsenal in order to improve your approach shots. Additionally, this shot can offered opportunities to improve your course management strategies throughout your entire golfing season.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Grateful Golfer 
Learned this long ago. Annika Sorenstam gave us advice along the same line. She said we should practice hitting 3 clubs to any distance.
I’m a huge fan of that advice. That practice has come in handy so many times over the years. I use it all the time. I hit 7 iron this week once on a 120 yard par 3 for instance.
That hole, depending on pin and tee box locations, can play from 120 to 145 without taking the wind into consideration. It’s most often though an into a light wind shot late in the day when we play our skins games. I’ve used every club from PW to 6 iron on it over the years since I moved here.
It pays to have options.
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Kevin,
Shot options are the key to a well rounded game. It does take a fair bit of practice, but worth it in the end.
Cheers Jim
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