Short Game Secrets For Bunker Shots Pitching & Putting

Short Game Secrets For Bunker Shots, Pitching, & Putting

How would you like to learn a few simple tricks that will lower your score when playing from inside 75 yards? By following the next few short game tips, with a little practice on each for only several minutes before your rounds on the course, you should be seeing strokes literally drop from your scorecard.

Putting: Put Your Attention On Distance, Instead Of Direction Of The Ball.

The next time you watch a golf tournament, whether it is an amateur or pro game, take notice of the number of putts that are taken during the first nine holes as compared to the last nine. You will notice that they are far less. This is because by the time they reached the second half of the golf course, the players developed a feel for the green.

In doing so, their minds are clear. The key to focusing on distance is to clear your head of all technical matters and just go for the stroke. By not thinking about the mechanics of putting, you have a better chance of making the hole.

Pitch Shot: After Impact Occurs, Keep The Clubhead Low To The Ground

When it's time to make a pitch shot, choose either a lob wedge, pitching wedge, or sand wedge. Remember that a pitch is supposed to have the maximum amount of air time possible, with the least amount of roll time. The chip shot is just the opposite.

If your technique is off even just a bit, it is difficult to create the perfect amount of air travel for your pitch shot. By following through low to the ground, you will undoubtedly achieve maximum air time with the ball. By following through high after impact, the ball has no choice but to be hit on the upswing, which results in a scull or top shot.

Bunker Shots: When playing inside the bunker, treat your backswing just like you would a full swing when using your driver. When your ball lands in the sand pit, you must be able to knock it clear out of the hazard area in one shot. With the proper technique, your shot will be successful. The key is to only use the necessary amount of strength needed, while giving a hard swing.

First you have to set up properly, with 80% of your total weight rested on your front foot. The grip end of the golf club should be pointing towards your belt buckle. When it is time to swing, always keep the majority of your weight on your front foot as this helps keep the swing coming in, down toward the ground.