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18 Jan Approach is crucial

Posted at 04:26h in Golf Tip by

Any golfer should evaluate and check systematically all areas of their game from time to time. And it’s this regular evaluation and checking that is the sign of a player who is best equipped to harness change and bring success. Wedges and pitches are the score-making shots. That’s just as true for tour players as it is for high handicap players. If you have 20 to 80 yards into a green, a one-putt is your goal. The players who are better at it make more birdies, save more pars and consistently get themselves out of dangerous situations. The keys are to pick the right shot for the situation and to take control of three factors: distance, height and spin. Low pitch: A low, skipping pitch shot is a great shot to play when you have lots of green to work with and can roll the ball to the hole. Your stance is slightly open, and the ball is back, off your right foot.

Standard pitch: Good players hit standard pitch shots from a neutral address position — a square stance and clubface, a middle ball position and only a slight forward leanof the shaft. As you swing the club, you want to feel like you’re hitting a mini hook shot, but still skimming the club’s sole off the grass. High Pitch: Pitch shots stop quickly for two reasons: height and backspin. By opening the face and moving the ball forward, you pre-set a higher flight.You also need more speed to create spin, so turn your body faster instead of speeding up your hands through impact.

Out of Bounds: A golfer’s swing evolution is the same as in every aspect of life. Change is permanent (through hours of hard practice) and success will go to those who demonstrate enough agility to survive and prosper within the change process.

By Brett Brasier

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