Wedge help

[Beezerk]

I’m hitting the ball better than ever, bombing drives but missing the green from 130 yards, 100 yards and even 80 yards. A mate (Moogie) noticed the ball was too far towards in my stance with most irons and wedges which does make a lot of sense.
Anyone recommend some drills to dial in my wedges and maybe something to help with ball position?
Like I said, I’m striking the ball pretty well but distance and direction are way off.

 

[Bdill93]

I’m hitting the ball better than ever, bombing drives but missing the green from 130 yards, 100 yards and even 80 yards. A mate (Moogie) noticed the ball was too far towards in my stance with most irons and wedges which does make a lot of sense.
Anyone recommend some drills to dial in my wedges and maybe something to help with ball position?
Like I said, I’m striking the ball pretty well but distance and direction are way off.

I am no expert - but I’ll chip in (see what I did there)

Is there no Top Tracer range near you to practise this sort of thing? We have flags everywhere as target points etc and I just rotate between them all trying to “dial in” shots from the 130 mark in (down to the closest at 40 yards)

Because of this - when on course and 100 and in, I’m full of confidence in what shot I’m hitting and with what club.

Sorry - drill wise I can’t suggest much!

 

[Beezerk]

I am no expert - but I’ll chip in (see what I did there)

Is there no Top Tracer range near you to practise this sort of thing? We have flags everywhere as target points etc and I just rotate between them all trying to “dial in” shots from the 130 mark in (down to the closest at 40 yards)

Because of this - when on course and 100 and in, I’m full of confidence in what shot I’m hitting and with what club.

Sorry - drill wise I can’t suggest much!

Close House is only 15 minutes away and has Top Tracer, to be honest I only really go there for a laugh and play Pebble Beach
My home course has a driving range but the targets aren’t very well marked

 

[Bdill93]

Close House is only 15 minutes away and has Top Tracer, to be honest I only really go there for a laugh and play Pebble Beach
My home course has a driving range but the targets aren’t very well marked

I’d utilise the TT for all of its worth. I too love a game of virtual golf but if you’re struggling somewhere in your game the facility is there for you to practise it to a very good standard.

Of course greens etc may land different to the shots you play on the range but just getting distances and flight paths sorted is more than achievable if you spare the time!

 

[Bdill93]

I’d utilise the TT for all of its worth. I too love a game of virtual golf but if you’re struggling somewhere in your game the facility is there for you to practise it to a very good standard.

Of course greens etc may land different to the shots you play on the range but just getting distances and flight paths sorted is more than achievable if you spare the time!

In addition to this - Maybe try just taking your wedges with you to stop yourself doing something else?

 

[Bratty]

In addition to this - Maybe try just taking your wedges with you to stop yourself doing something else?

He'll probably still play Pebble Beach with just his wedges!

 

[Beezerk]

He'll probably still play Pebble Beach with just his wedges!

Busted

 

[Bdill93]

He'll probably still play Pebble Beach with just his wedges!

Busted

I am crying with laughter

 

[Beezerk]

I am crying with laughter

Do you mind, this is supposed to be a serious thread

 

[Bdill93]

Do you mind, this is supposed to be a serious thread

I tried to help first

 

[jim8flog]

Ball position on a practice ground or range is easy.

Use 3 clubs or alignment sticks, one for the ball direction, one for feet direction (I.E just off your toes) (these should be parallel) and then the third placed at right angles towards you to show ball position relative to your left foot.

 

[Beezerk]

Ball position on a practice ground or range is easy.

Use 3 clubs or alignment sticks, one for the ball direction, one for feet direction (I.E just off your toes) (these should be parallel) and then the third placed at right angles towards you to show ball position relative to your left foot.

Much appreciated, I have a couple of alignment sticks somewhere I can use

 

[clubchamp98]

I aim my feet slightly open with my wedges.
I feel it helps me release through the shot.