Short game, how do you play it?

[TonyN]

I know there are alot of variables to take into account but keeping it simple, if you are around the green and have to chip do you prefere to use a long, mid or short iron?

All the advice I see/read tells you to get the ball on the deck as quick as possible and run it out which works well on the links but I prefere to keep the ball in the air for aslong as possible (atleast in the winter anyway) and the reason I do is because the ball is less likely to bobble off line if it hits a stone, picth mark, clump etc.

Has been a good theory for me lately, my short game is coming back strong!

 

[mono217]

It depends but mostly short iron.

 

[haplesshacker]

No one answer for me I'm afraid.

It depends on what's in the way (bunkers etc). Recently trying 7 iron from the fringe (having been trying out the V-Easy). But generally the 52 GW. Gives about 50/50 carry to roll out on a chip shot. But more 70/30 on a floppier type shot.

In summer it's the 60 LW over bunkers, but in this weather the 60 stays at home and the 56 gets used. Our course can be very soft.

Sorry. No one answer for me. Though the high drop shot always has it's risks. Thinning or only sending it 6 foot!

 

[USER1999]

54 wedge, off the back foot. All run, a bit of check. No more than 12" off the deck though.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Depends on the shot. No trouble in front of me I'll get it running as quickly as possible on the putting surface as its the easiest shot to execute and less variables. If I need something with a bit of control I'll use the PW or my 52 wedge and look for a 50/50 type shot. If I need to go over a bunker or a shot needs some spin (maybe throwing it to a back pin placement) I'll hit the 58 and open it slightly for a higher softer landing

 

[Iaing]

No chipper option ?

 

[TonyN]

Maybe I should of said, on the fringe of the green to a back pin with nothing to go over, might make it a bit easier to answer.

Like I said I know there are lots of variables but the above example is really what I was getting at, sorry I should have been clearer.

 

[brendy]

I tend to spin a sandwedge in for shots under 40 yards ish, above that the 50 degree and let it run a couple of yards.

 

[kid2]

If the pin is beyond 20ft ill use a 6i and if im within 6 or 8ft ill use a wedge..Anything in between and ill use an 8i...I never ever use a putter on the fringe.....
I try to use different irons in practice to see what reaction they give...and im not one for show boating with a lob wedge....Too dodgy.

 

[Screwback]

If i am on the fringe clearly IMO its the putter as it will get me closer than anything else anything after that i have to have the shot in front of me before i can decide you cant plan for what you have not seen!!!

 

[haplesshacker]

Maybe I should of said, on the fringe of the green to a back pin with nothing to go over, might make it a bit easier to answer.

Like I said I know there are lots of variables but the above example is really what I was getting at, sorry I should have been clearer.

I feel my answer was long winded now !

Used to be the 52. Now more likely to use the 7 iron.

 

[Golfmmad]

Depending how far, 6,7 or an 8 iron for me, simples

Golfmmad.

 

[TRS30]

I use anything from 7i to putter, depends on the lie, terrain and how well I'm playing...

 

[Tiger]

Putter all day long

 

[Owen_Thomas_14]

All of them plus the putter depending on the lie,line and distance of shot. Mostly the 60 though as ive (dare i say it) mastered it

 

[Imurg]

On the fringe with no long grass between me and the flag? Probably a putter but might use my 50 degree wedge if there are some slopes to go over before the pin - saves reading the green too much

 

[Swinger]

miss a green?
not happened for awhile but I'd imagine I'd run a 4 iron upto the hole or open it up abit if I needed some height.

 

[CrapHacker]

In theory I use whatever club is going to be the best suited.

In practise it tends to be an 8I C&R, if green obsticles allow. Or a slighty open SW ( aiming a tad left of target, for the sidespin ) if there's no room to let it run out.

But far too many SW's were hit fat/quit on this season. There will be work done on this, but the local course I practise at wont allowing chipping onto the practise green.

 

[Smiffy]

Depending on the lie either a putter, gap or pitching wedge.
Sand iron a definite no no

 

[jammydodger]

I never use anything more than wedge but usually it's the 51* and then just fiddle with it from there. I lke to get the feel for one club and try all the options from there. Occasionally i'll use the 56* if I need to cut one up more