Quick Fix- Using the bounce

RE: Quick Fix- Using the bounce

EBurnette — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:41:00 GMT

great advise I have a bad habit of trying to create too much spin around the green and hit more than I'd like to admit with the leading edge stuck in the turf.

RE: Quick Fix- Using the bounce

Goldpanner — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:50:45 GMT

Thanks for the advice. I will keep working on my wedge play.

RE: Quick Fix- Using the bounce

LAYNE S — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 18:16:54 GMT

Goldpanner,

It sounds like you have a lot going on with the wedges! I would try to simply. Take your most lofted (58) and learn how to launch the ball consistently. Trying to establish a proper dynamic loft (around 43 degrees for you) would be a huge help to creating spin performance at any distance around the greens. Only after you can deliver the same dynamic loft can you begin to work on "feel/speed concepts" that govern distance control. It is safe to say, without miss-hitting the ball, it is unlikely you can launch the fairway wedge shots too low. Lots of shaft lean at impact and a shallow attack angle are key components to maximizing ball control with your wedges. Lastly, I would not advise "40 - 50 yard shots I usually open my 54 degree, choke down to the bottom of the grip and swing with a full stroke effort which flops it" because it is a flawed approach that even the best don't attempt. Flops are for inside 20 yards. Learn how to spin the ball because it is your only weapon from 20-70 yards...

Good luck,

Layne S

RE: Quick Fix- Using the bounce

Scott D — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:57:40 GMT

Great explanation and video thank you

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Eric W — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 02:32:39 GMT

Good video thanks

RE: Quick Fix- Using the bounce

Goldpanner — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 23:35:48 GMT

Layne,

From where you are chipping, what degree wedge are you using? I would be using my 46 degree or 50 degree wedges.

My most difficult pitching shots are from 80 yards (58 degree) up to about 20 yards (a lot of the time it good be any of my 4 wedges 46, 50, 54 or 58 with varying degrees of success. I vary my back swing length for each club to allow for various distances, but on the 40 - 50 yard shots I usually open my 54 degree, choke down to the bottom of the grip and swing with a full stroke effort which flops it....sometimes close and sometimes not so much.

Do you have a practice ideas for these distances?

Keep up the great instruction videos.

RE: Quick Fix- Using the bounce

LAYNE S — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 19:36:46 GMT

Goldpanner,

I appreciate your comments. Yes, maybe the easiest fix and most overlooked method of using the bounce! Glad you enjoyed.

-Layne

RE: Quick Fix- Using the bounce

Goldpanner — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 19:25:21 GMT

Nice touch and a strong simple approach to chipping.

RE: Quick Fix- Using the bounce

Jerome C — Fri, 24 May 2019 00:28:33 GMT

Great video Layne