Short Game: Putting, Pitch Shots, & Bunker Shots

2:41 pm May 27, 2009

How would you like to learn a few simple tricks that will lower your
score by dealing with bunkers and more?

Following the next few tips. Practice each one for only a few
minutes each day. If you do so, you should see strokes start dropping
from your scorecard.

A. Putting
The next time you watch a golf tournament, 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.

The key to maximizing your puts are 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.

B. Pitch Shots
When it’s time to make a pitch shot, choose either a lob wedge,
pitching wedge, or a 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 skull or top shot.

C. 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 proper technique, your shot will become regularly successful.
The key is to only use the necessary amount of strength needed,
while still giving it a hard swing.

First, you have to set up properly. Put 80% of your total weight on
your front foot.

The grip end of your golf club should be pointing towards your belt
buckle. When it is time to swing, keep the majority of your weight
on your front foot as this helps keep the swing coming in, down
toward the ground. Then just focus your energy through the ball and
out of the bunker….

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