would recommend sandwedges on any type of lies?
same question for LW?
same question for pw?
or is it all in the execution?
great vids btw. great stuff.
would recommend sandwedges on any type of lies?
same question for LW?
same question for pw?
or is it all in the execution?
Avoid using the Sand Wedge in those situations where the Bounce of the Club -- usually its greatest asset -- becomes a liability. Namely, where the Bounce off a hard surface, e.g., hardpan or bunkers with wet sand or little sand, could cause the Leading Edge to 'bounce' into the belly of the Ball. In those cases, saftey calls for the Club with less Bounce. And don't be afraid to use that Pitching Wedge to hit well behind the Ball and thus "create your own Sand" in Bunkers that have little.
Generally, poor lies are not a problem. Just move the Ball back in the Stance a bit and make Impact with a decided Forward Lean of the Shaft. The worse the Lie, the greater the Forward Lean.
Remember, too, that Uphill Lies add Loft and Downhill Lies take it off. With the normal Pitch Shot, take Gary Player's advice and "Aim for the top of the flag." That goes double when the lie is Uphill, whether from Fairway or Bunker.
aim for the top of the flag??? why? on everyshot (pitch)?
thanks yoda, really appreciate this detailing.
i was going to ask, should i visualize the final destination of the pitch shot or visualize its landing area? many teachers ive seen promote the landing, but i always get iffy about that, coz it does depend moreif it will run upon landing or if youre shooting a lob shot.
aim for the top of the flag??? why? on everyshot (pitch)?
thanks yoda, really appreciate this detailing.
i was going to ask, should i visualize the final destination of the pitch shot or visualize its landing area? many teachers ive seen promote the landing, but i always get iffy about that, coz it does depend moreif it will run upon landing or if youre shooting a lob shot.
I can't tell you how many pitch shots I've 'stiffed' thinking about the top of the flag. Or how many I've left short without that thought.
As stated in my post, I'm talking about a normal Pitch Shot (which hits with little or no run or even back-up). Trust me, the average golfer -- indeed, almost all golfers -- will be short, not long, on Pitch Shots. Hence, "Aim for the top of the Flag." You'll get closer if you do.
That said, you should always visualize the Shot you intend to play. If you're looking to send it in low with two skips and a dead stop, then by all means, visualize and play it that way. On the other hand, if you intend a high soft Lob with little, if any, roll, then visualize and play it that way, too.
Golf is a Game of many Shots, each of which has countless variables and all of which can be explained scientifically. But in the end, those Shots must be executed by a human being. Namely, you.
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