Wedge Play

[mancity101]

After some tips please.........shots from 100yds in used to be the strength of my game, now its the area I dread. I am either hitting them really thick and coming up way short, or pulling a lot to the left.
Any advice to hit every wedge to 6 ft?

 

[DCB]

You need to develop feel for these kind of shots. Soft hands and a simple swing and you're on your way. Dont try and hit the ball too hard, let the club do the work with a good swing and it will happen

 

[Smiffy]

I find that I tend to hit them "thick" if I get a little too keen to see where the ball has gone and look up a little too early. Only has to be a fraction of a second and it will happen. Keep down on the shot and make a determined effort to let your head come up naturally.
Works for me

 

[mancity101]

I find that I tend to hit them "thick" if I get a little too keen to see where the ball has gone and look up a little too early. Only has to be a fraction of a second and it will happen. Keep down on the shot and make a determined effort to let your head come up naturally.
Works for me

I like that will give that a go tomorrow, thanks
If I dont win its your fault!

 

[Doh]

I always try to watch the club head go through the ball, gives me something to concentrate on.

By the way Mancity do you play at whitefield?

 

[mancity101]

I play at Royal Prestwich, and live backing onto Stand GC

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Learn your yardages. I have worked seriously hard on a 3/4 9 o'clock and 8 o'clock swing with my PW, 52, 56 and 60 and know how far (measured via Sky Caddy) I hit each club with each of those swings. When SC gives me 84 yards for example I know in calm conditions that is a smooth 3/4 52 or into the wind a 9 o'clock PW

The other thing to remember is wedges aren't designed with their bounce to be flat out and that a smoother shorter swing will give better results in terms of distance and control

 

[TonyN]

Its got to be that blue shirt you were! Its crap, must be rubbing off on your game

 

[Smiffy]

I always try to watch the club head go through the ball

What, like this???