Putting is the great equalizer in golf. Approximately 40 to 50 percent of all strokes recorded are created through the flat stick. This might seem like a high number, but keep track of the number of putts in your next round and you will find that I very close. I know for my game, I hover around 45%. I always try to improve that number and shoot for an under 30 putts per round average. This goal is very hard to achieve, but it is a goal that I think is reachable. Having said all this, understanding your putting technique is very important to lowering your golf scores.
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The Difference Between Chipping and Pitching
If you did not realize, there is a significant difference between chipping and pitching. These two dichotomous shots are important to have in your golf bag because it opens many options to the multitude of shots around the green. I do not have a preference because I have practiced both over the years, however I do subscribe to start the ball rolling as quickly as possible when hitting up and down shots. Regardless of your preference, each setup is unique and requires a different focus.
To discuss the differences between chipping and pitching, I found a video by Brad Faxon. It is simple to understand and outlines the differences between these two shots.
I like how the explanation does not focus on one shot type over the other. This is important because it is the lie of the ball, location of the pin on the green, course conditions and a plethora of other stressors that drives our decision on which shot to use. These two shots are the foundation of a good short game. They allow every golfer the opportunity to decide on what will be the best shot and club selection for any given situation.
I would note, both of these short game shots can be executed with any wedge in your bag. I carry four wedges and I am comfortable playing each shot with any of them. They all offer different options and I am grateful for that. Knowing how to properly chip or pitch a ball will lower your golf scores. As Faxon says, go practice and see what you can come up with in order to improve your short game.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
A Quick Tip To Hit Better Drives
Thanks to Mark Crossfield for this quick tip. I do not believe there is any explanation required!
Have an awesome day!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Challenge Of Playing Golf With Strangers
Golf is a contact sport. What I really mean is that golf is becoming a social contact sport that provides the opportunity for everyone to meet new people. Sometimes this experience is very positive and others….well, not so much. If you have ever walked on to a golf course looking for a game, chances are you were put into a group of unknowns. After the initial pleasantries are exchanged, the real challenges of playing golf with strangers commences.
Continue readingTips For Hitting Fairway Woods
There are many tips for hitting our fairway woods properly to maximize distance. I know what I need to do to be successful, but what works for me may not work for you. Regardless, I found a video that encapsulates how I hit a fairway wood and hybrids. It is nothing new, but something fundamental that most golfers should know and understand. Of course there are other tips, but these three are suffice for today.
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