An Owner's Manual For Your Short Game: Master the Art of Precision and Consistency

For many golfers, the short game is a mysterious and often frustrating part of the game. But with the right techniques, strategies, and mindset, you can dramatically improve your ability to score around the green.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to master the short game, from chipping and pitching to putting. We'll also provide tips and drills to help you improve your consistency and accuracy.

The Wedge Book: An Owner's Manual for Your Short Game

by Brandon Stooksbury

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Chapter 1: The Fundamentals of the Short Game

The short game is all about precision and consistency. It requires a different set of skills than the long game, but it's just as important for scoring well.

The basic fundamentals of the short game include:

• Grip: The grip you use for the short game is different than the grip you use for the long game. The short game grip is more relaxed and allows for more wrist movement.
• Stance: The stance you use for the short game is also different than the stance you use for the long game. The short game stance is narrower and more balanced, with the feet closer together.
• Swing: The swing you use for the short game is shorter and more compact than the swing you use for the long game. The short game swing is also more fluid and rhythmic.

Once you have the fundamentals down, you can start to practice the different types of short game shots.

Chapter 2: Chipping

Chipping is a versatile shot that can be used to get the ball up and down quickly, or to run it up to the hole. The key to a good chip shot is to strike the ball cleanly and with the right amount of speed.

Here are some tips for chipping:

• Use a wedge with a loft between 56 and 60 degrees.
• Take a narrow stance with your feet close together.
• Keep your weight on your front foot.
• Make a short, compact swing.
• Hit the ball down and through the green.

Chapter 3: Pitching

Pitching is a longer shot than chipping, and it's used to get the ball up and down from a farther distance. The key to a good pitch shot is to hit the ball with the right amount of loft and spin.

Here are some tips for pitching:

• Use a wedge with a loft between 52 and 56 degrees.
• Take a slightly wider stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.
• Keep your weight evenly distributed between your feet.
• Make a smooth, fluid swing.
• Hit the ball slightly behind the center of the clubface.

Chapter 4: Putting

Putting is the most important part of the short game. It's used to get the ball in the hole from short distances.

The key to a good putt is to hit the ball with the right amount of speed and accuracy.

Here are some tips for putting:

• Use a putter with a loft of 3 to 5 degrees.
• Take a narrow stance with your feet close together.
• Keep your weight evenly distributed between your feet.
• Make a smooth, pendulum-like swing.
• Hit the ball with a slightly upward stroke.

Chapter 5: Practice Drills

The best way to improve your short game is to practice regularly. Here are a few drills that can help you improve your skills:

• Chipping: Set up a series of balls at different distances from the hole. Practice chipping the ball to a specific spot on the green.
• Pitching: Set up a series of balls at different distances from the green. Practice pitching the ball to a specific spot on the green.
• Putting: Set up a series of balls at different distances from the hole. Practice putting the ball in the hole.

Chapter 6:

The short game is an essential part of scoring well in golf. By mastering the techniques and strategies outlined in this guide, you can dramatically improve your ability to get the ball up and down around the green.

So get out there and practice! The more you practice, the better you will become.

Happy golfing!

The Wedge Book: An Owner's Manual for Your Short Game

by Brandon Stooksbury

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3260 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	104 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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