Wedge Shots

This Wedge System Covers All Distances

Mastering wedge shots in is the key to taking your game to the next level. Wedge shots can make or break a hole. Stick a wedge shot close and you've turned three shots (or more) into two. The challenge is finding a way to cover all the distances you need to cover from 100 yards in with a limited number of wedges. That can be hard. But with the right lofts and the right three-wing system, average players can comfortably cover all the distances they need.

Here are five keys to the three-wedge system:

1. Make sure you have the right lofts
2. Work on three swing lengths
3. Match your swing on both sides
4. Work on maintaining an even tempo
5. Practice. Practice. Practice.

Some players tend to take a full backswing with their wedges and try to control the amount of hit at impact. That's hard to do. If that's you, try this approach instead:

First, make sure the lofts on your wedges are evenly spaced, like 48, 52, and 56. If you have a pitching wedge with 48 degrees of loft and a sand wedge with 58 degrees of loft, there's too much distance between them to use the three-swing system. You'd have to learn too many partial shots.

Second, work on perfecting three swing lengths: half, three-quarter, and full. Include follow-through in this effort and match the swing on both sides. Mirroring your swing allows you to work on perfecting your tempo and still produce different distances without guesswork on the downswing.

Work on hitting shots from the fairway at 15-yard intervals. For example, use a pitching wedge (48 degrees of loft) to hit 75 yards (half-swing), 90 yards (three-quarter swing), and 115 yards (full swing). Do this exercise with your other wedges.

Use the yardage markers on the fairway to help you gauge the distances. Once you've ingrained your swing from different distances, you'll start sticking shots close and improving your golf handicap.

 

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