How confident are you from 50 yds?
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Slime
Tour Winner
With 10 shots I would expect 9 to be on the green, of which maybe one would be within 6 feet ............. and I'd be delighted, right up until the moment that I three jab it!
The remaining 8 balls would be dotted around, mostly beyond the flag.
Slime.
The remaining 8 balls would be dotted around, mostly beyond the flag.
Slime.
mcbroon
Journeyman Pro
I'd hope for 2 inside 6 feet, and I'd be happy with 1, but I suspect I'd get none.
sev112
Tour Winner
The "pro" stats that everyone says are not representative - in Pelz's book he measured the percentage accuracy ofhundreds of pros in practice on typically excatly this exercise.
The best only averaged just under 5% if I remember the numbers rightly.
There are two variables here which are fundamental - distance and direction.
Even as someone who plays a lot of chip and runs, it is extremely difficult to consistently reproduce one of those from 50yards
The best only averaged just under 5% if I remember the numbers rightly.
There are two variables here which are fundamental - distance and direction.
Even as someone who plays a lot of chip and runs, it is extremely difficult to consistently reproduce one of those from 50yards
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
I have just had a go at this. Cold turkey, no practice runs.
From 5o yards, I had two within 4 ft, two at 8 ft, 5 others on the green, and the obligatory shank.
I had been practicing my bunker play, so all I had was a 54 degree wedge. I played a punched shot, supposedly to stop pretty quickly. Whether I'd be better or worse off with a different club, who knows.
The repeat ability is tricky. I didn't really get the same contact, flight, or spin twice running. I guess that's why I'm not on telly.
From 5o yards, I had two within 4 ft, two at 8 ft, 5 others on the green, and the obligatory shank.
I had been practicing my bunker play, so all I had was a 54 degree wedge. I played a punched shot, supposedly to stop pretty quickly. Whether I'd be better or worse off with a different club, who knows.
The repeat ability is tricky. I didn't really get the same contact, flight, or spin twice running. I guess that's why I'm not on telly.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
I wasn't far off with my prediction earlier. lol
looking forward to giving this a crack next time im out. currently under the weather which is ironic as the weather is currently on the up!
Odvan
Journeyman Pro
I'd hope for 2 but in reality, bit fat ZERO.
I only possess a PW but am thinking about adding other wedges in as I don't do myself any favours from this sort of distance.
I only possess a PW but am thinking about adding other wedges in as I don't do myself any favours from this sort of distance.
sandmagnet
Head Pro
this is how I would see it for me but short of the hole instead of past it as I normally lose my bottle.
Evesdad
Tour Winner
Within 6 feet not many but would be confident to be on the green with a good chance of a one putt, 2 at worst.
CheltenhamHacker
Journeyman Pro
I also had a go at this tonight! Measured out on the phone, oops 
So of my 10, 2 shanks, 1 within 6 foot, 2 more within 10 foot, and the remaining 5 on the green but a fair distance away.
So of my 10, 2 shanks, 1 within 6 foot, 2 more within 10 foot, and the remaining 5 on the green but a fair distance away.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
I also had a go at this tonight! Measured out on the phone, oops
So of my 10, 2 shanks, 1 within 6 foot, 2 more within 10 foot, and the remaining 5 on the green but a fair distance away.
what club did you use?
this is a drill you should practice when you can. popping these onto the green should be bread and butter. getting them to 6foot is the hard part. keep at it, you should see some rapid progress working on this.
CheltenhamHacker
Journeyman Pro
Used a 56*, i don't feel consistent enough with 7i pitch and runs! Definitely emphasised where i can improve, pity my
club doesn't have a specific practice pitchinh area, only a par 3 course which can get busy!
club doesn't have a specific practice pitchinh area, only a par 3 course which can get busy!
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
I would probably use a 56 myself. pick a landing spot infront of the pin and let it release up to the pin.
I find the best short game practice is on the proper greens when you can find a nice quiet one all to yourself! this can be tricky sometimes all the same!
I know what you mean about the par3 course. we had one at our old place. as soon as the sun came out if was absolutely rammed!
I find the best short game practice is on the proper greens when you can find a nice quiet one all to yourself! this can be tricky sometimes all the same!
I know what you mean about the par3 course. we had one at our old place. as soon as the sun came out if was absolutely rammed!
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Well said that man! Lot of people dreaming on here, anyone getting 2 inside 6 feet has done very well.
Dave B
Q-School Graduate
At a guess 1-2 with the rest being anywhere between 7 and 25ft however one may not even be within that range.
It's a difficult one as I'd rather be 75 yds away so I could use a full sand wedge
It's a difficult one as I'd rather be 75 yds away so I could use a full sand wedge
bobmac
Major Champion
It's surprising how many cant play this shot.
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oo:USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
It's surprising how many cant play this shot.
Not to me. This has to be my least favourite distance, which extends all the way from 50 to 80 yards!
bobmac
Major Champion
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
You just need more wedges
You could be right, now where is that advert for the 73 degree wedge?
