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re: Shots from < 30 yards from the green
Posted on 11/10/20 at 9:56 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Posted on 11/10/20 at 9:56 am to WhiskeyThrottle
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I'm struggling with shots that I can't take a full swing on. Specifically from about 30 yards in. Originally, I was using a 54 or 58 degree wedge and trying to flop it onto the green. That was so bad that I decided to do the bump and run with a 9 iron but even at times that's erratic. Anyone have any pointers here? Should I play the ball in the middle of my stance, back or front? Should I weight one leg or the other?
One big problem is I'm not consistent. At times I'm grabbing ground before the ball and other times I'm blading the ball. Such a frustrating shot.
Sounds like you are trying to do to much with the shot/getting too cute with it. If you are blading and chunking shots, you are probably falling back in an attempt to lift the ball. You are probably decelerating, too. Rehearse a confident, accelerating stroke. Don’t feel like you have to make birdie because you’re approach shot is only 30 yards away.
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Posted on 11/10/20 at 10:05 am to WhiskeyThrottle
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When I back up to blues and tips I tend to be in that 100 yard full swing range more often.
Either play from there or hit less than driver from the front tees to leave yourself a yardage you like. Pros do that all the time
Posted on 11/10/20 at 10:13 am to KingofthePoint
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Don’t feel like you have to make birdie because you’re approach shot is only 30 yards away.
IMO, you should absolutely feel like you have to make birdie from only 30 yards away...unless there is a hazard between you and the pin and you’re short sided. Definitely shouldn’t be losing 8 strokes per round on this type of shot like the OP is claiming.
Posted on 11/10/20 at 10:16 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Lot of good recs in this thread. Hinge and hold is my typical thought process especially if I need height. Bump and run I am really focused on getting my body turning and moving at the same speed of the club handle. Kevin Kisner has a really good video on that one.
Posted on 11/10/20 at 10:43 am to Tyga Woods
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IMO, you should absolutely feel like you have to make birdie from only 30 yards away...unless there is a hazard between you and the pin and you’re short sided. Definitely shouldn’t be losing 8 strokes per round on this type of shot like the OP is claiming.
If he’s constantly chunking and blading the shots then he’s making bogeys. First step is to clean up those extra strokes. Once he takes the pressure off, the birdies may start happening as a result. Some of these shots will have hazards involved and/or will be short sided. Sometimes you have to take your medicine and pitch it to the fat part of the green.
Posted on 11/10/20 at 10:48 am to KingofthePoint
First step should be to move up a set of tees.
Posted on 11/10/20 at 10:58 am to hiltacular
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Kevin Kisner has a really good video on that one.
Some great tips on that foreplay video.
Posted on 11/10/20 at 1:35 pm to WhiskeyThrottle
Make sure the ball is in the very back of your stance on those shorter chips.
Feet pretty close together, and weight forward, maybe 60/40.
This helps me make consistent contact. Really helps with those terrible chunky as hell mishaps.
Feet pretty close together, and weight forward, maybe 60/40.
This helps me make consistent contact. Really helps with those terrible chunky as hell mishaps.
This post was edited on 11/10/20 at 1:39 pm
Posted on 11/10/20 at 2:24 pm to ReauxlTide222
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Feet pretty close together, and weight forward, maybe 60/40
I would add, stance slightly open and hands ahead of the ball. And the best advice
I got once was to keep your hands ahead of the ball at impact and follow through. That's what works for me.
Posted on 11/10/20 at 3:38 pm to GeauxTigers0107
Yep.
The ball around my back foot and weight shifted on my left foot helps me keep my hands in front of the contact.
The ball around my back foot and weight shifted on my left foot helps me keep my hands in front of the contact.
Posted on 11/10/20 at 8:00 pm to WhiskeyThrottle
1. learn to set a radius with your arms. steve sticker is great with this.
2. collect skins off your buddies
2. collect skins off your buddies
Posted on 11/12/20 at 1:25 pm to Tyga Woods
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Definitely shouldn’t be losing 8 strokes per round on this type of shot like the OP is claiming.
Don't place too much stock in the number of strokes I'm losing on this shot. Underlying point is I suck at these shots and it's easily the stroke I stand to gain the most from improving. I'm an 80s golfer. Low 80s on good days, bad days are lower 90s. I'm no TD Pro, but I'm not holding up the groups behind me.
I have been working on this shot quite a bit lately and it's gotten better. Still have some work to do but some of the tips in this thread have certainly helped.
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