bobmac
Major Champion
I would say that would be good advice for a low handicapper but not for someone who is new to the game. Learn the basic pitch first, then try and vary it.
Thinking of getting a 58deg wedge.
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I would say that would be good advice for a low handicapper but not for someone who is new to the game. Learn the basic pitch first, then try and vary it.
learn how to hit high shots with your SW (and other clubs)
Old pro I used to see called old Bob (passed away many years ago but great guy), when confronted by the cocky young guys who said they can draw/fade to order and had a club for every standard shot, used to say "come back to me laddie when you can hit a 4 iron like a wedge"
in other words be creative, I use my 56* and open/close the face to suit. Plus it's more fun:whoo:
Old pro I used to see called old Bob (passed away many years ago but great guy), when confronted by the cocky young guys who said they can draw/fade to order and had a club for every standard shot, used to say "come back to me laddie when you can hit a 4 iron like a wedge"
in other words be creative, I use my 56* and open/close the face to suit. Plus it's more fun:whoo:
mteam
Assistant Pro
What would you say is a basic pitch?
Darren24
Assistant Pro
Anything from 5. Foot to 50 foot that has a hazard I need to get over.
mteam
Assistant Pro
Sorry Darren I was asking bobmac about the basic pitch only because I've been taught to let the clubhead go past my hands on all my pitch's
bobmac
Major Champion
The basic pitch for me is
Narrow stance
Ball centre or back a touch
Weight and therefor hands forward
Hold the grip at the bottom
Quite a steep backswing and downswing taking a divot after the ball
Backswing and followthrough the same length
Finnish up with upper body facing the target
Narrow stance
Ball centre or back a touch
Weight and therefor hands forward
Hold the grip at the bottom
Quite a steep backswing and downswing taking a divot after the ball
Backswing and followthrough the same length
Finnish up with upper body facing the target
mteam
Assistant Pro
Cheers Bob my dad hits his short shots like that
No right or wrong just what works
No right or wrong just what works
bobmac
Major Champion
It's worked for me for 45 years
Robobum
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Didn't realise you only started playing in your 40s Bob!
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If I was the the OP I would be getting a chipping lesson if the ball isn't stopping properly. There sounds like a technique issue. That said, I would rather a 58 degree wedge than 54 especially for bunker shots.
