Have you ever wondered why so many professionals spend time selecting the right club for every shot? As an amateur, I watch in amazement as the caddie and player talk about all the outside influences that may affect the next shot. Since I do not have a caddie, ever, this conversation is between the voices in my head as I loop the course. Sometimes I over think things, but that is because I understand the possibilities afforded to me through proper club selection. I think that if all amateurs understood what each club did for their game, then they would be able to manage their shot selection with greater success.
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Chipping from 50 Yards
This post is a follow on from my ‘How To Play An Approach Shot From 50 Yards‘ back in May. I floated the idea of using a pitching wedge to basically drive to the ball softly to the green. It is working so well that I have expanded this type of approach shot out to 150 yards. It is not a difficult shot, but allows me to stay in control during adverse weather conditions. It is really working for me and it might for you as well.
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The pitch shot is a huge part of my game. I am going through a transition phase of hitting the ball at 90% power inside of 125 yards instead of a full swing with my clubs. I have decided to make this change because of the greater control I have at 90%. This helps me hit my target better and helps lower the percentage of error I was experiencing with a full shot from in close. So the proper pitching technique is an area of focus at the time being. Continue reading
Adjusting to a Different Ball
As I mentioned yesterday, I have switched to my fall ball: the Wilson 50. It is a ‘no-brainer’ to make the move, but there is always a period of adjustment. It is not anything critical, but it something I must be aware of during the transition. Primarily, the greatest adjustment occurs in my short game. It takes about 15 minutes on the practice area to make the change and it is worth every second that I practice. Continue reading
Golf Infographic: What Wedge When?
Selecting the right wedge at the right time is critical to low golf scores. Over the years, I have adjusted my wedge use to what I believe is an 90% solution. Most of the time, my wedge selection is consistent and the results speak for themselves.
Beginners have a greater challenge. They understand that the different wedges need to be used at different times, but unfortunately there is a bit of confusion on when. The following infographic hopes to demystify what wedge to use when.
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