I carry a 60° wedge. I made the decision years ago to remove my 5 wood and replace it with a lob wedge. I feel that my wedge play is more important than the distance I gain from the wood. It took a bit of time to learn how to properly use a lob wedge, but I think I have a pretty good grasp on how and when to use it. To be fair to you the reader, this was a difficult club to learn how to use and I use it sparingly. There are several times a round where a lob wedge does come in handy and fortunately I took the time to hone its use. Does that mean that the 60° wedge is for everyone…..that is a personal decision.
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Committing to My 60 Degree Wedge
During yesterday’s round, I decided to make all chips with my 60 degree wedge. Recently, my wedge was crying due to lack of use, so it was time to blow off the dust and put this potentially amazing club to work. I committed to using my 60 degree for every chip under 20 yards. I have to admit that I was a little nervous about my decision, but I am happy with the results!
Continue readingThinking About Removing My Lob Wedge
From time to time, I like to adjust the clubs I carry in my bag. For the longest time, I have carried a lob wedge instead of a 5-wood. After years of playing the same way, I think it might be time to make a change. I only use my lob wedge every few rounds (if that) and think, for the time being, I would use my 5-wood more than my wedge. Additionally, I could easily substitute my sand wedge for those shots. Therefore, making the swap sounds like a good idea.
Continue readingMy Game Is Improving…..At Least Today!
Well, I have been playing for about six weeks and have over 30 rounds in the books. This includes 20 posted scores, scrambles, Men’s Night, and Senior Men’s Ryder Cup. It right about now during every season that my game starts to turn the corner to “play better street”. Yesterday’s round was one of my best to date in 2021, but is how I played that seemed to make me feel that my game is ready for a run at lowering my handicap.
Continue readingFEAR Eroding My Confidence In My Shot Selection
I have learned to approach most golf shots without fear. This is a self-taught skill that I employ routinely. However, there are still a few shots from time to time where the pucker factor grows and I feel less sure about the shot I have selected. The funny thing its, my FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) appears to manifest in a particular situation regardless of how much a practice. My apprehension is not constant, nor is always, but it does show up. And frankly it annoys me to no end!
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The Grateful Golfer 