Golf- Approach play

[dibbers006]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 14 April 2025 at 15:24

[mouseymousey]

I had a problem with the wedges which I solved by keeping my feet almost together.

If I'm within 100 yards or so of the green that's generally how I'll play the wedges. Might be worth a try.

[tuffer]

Hit down to make it go up! Head down to a range (grass) and just try a few things, move the ball back and forth in your stance a bit and make sure you are not too steep into the ball. It is also worth starting with a wedge and just hitting 20-30yard pitches and then slowly working up from there once you start getting good contact. I have slowed my swing down and just concentrate on hitting the ball crisply (rather than at 400mph), taken 7 shots off my handicap in the last 3 months and played 5 under on Sunday (76 net 65).

[GTO-3R]

If your not taking a divot then chances are your keeping your weight on your back foot during the downswing. My advice would be to try and get through the ball better by transfering your weight to your left side (if your right handed) on the down swing.

Gav..

[Bing o]

Could easily be a tempo issue - when I get quick my bad shot is a thin. Count to 3 on the backswing, and start down as slowly as you complete the backswing - what's your handicap by the way?

[hornetrider]

So is it shots played at less than 100%? ie shorter, slower backswings? Or simply playing shots off the fairway?

[bodhi]

Keep your head down.


No seriously, you'll be getting anxious to see where the ball is going and be looking up too quickly. Keep watching the ball until it's been hit.

[Bing o]

As with anyone who asks for advice about the golf swing, go and find a pro you get on with, have lessons, and practice till your fingers bleed.

[TheD]

bodhi said:

Keep your head down.


No seriously, you'll be getting anxious to see where the ball is going and be looking up too quickly. Keep watching the ball until it's been hit.

This

[sevros1981]

Dave Pelz short game bible.


That is all.


If you don't improve after reading and trying some of his shots, you should stop playing.