| Distance Wedges |
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| The articles in the last two newsletters have been
about proper wedge techniques. To take the proper wedge
swing a step further lets discuss distance control.
No one better to ask this question to than PGA tour
Professional and client of mine Tom Pernice. He is
one of the best wedge players on tour. He uses the
clock system. This system can be used with three or
four wedges depending on how many wedges you carry.
Each wedge will have three yardages. This can be done
on the short iron range on the back of the range. Record
how for the ball flies not how far it rolls. |
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Position 1 is the 7:30 position. Each of these positions
refers to the position of the left arm and where it
points on the clock. Take a pitching wedge first and
make a 7:30 backswing and a full follow through. Record
the number with a sharpie marker below the grip on
the shaft so you remember the number. Do this with
the rest of your wedges. |
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Position 2 is the 9:00 position. Take the pitching
wedge again and make a backswing until your left arm
points to 9:00 and make a full follow through. Record
this number on the club shaft. Continue this process
with the other wedges in you bag. You now have two
distances with each club. |
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Position 3 is the 10:30 position. Take your pitching
wedge again and make a backswing where your left arm
points to 10:30 and make a full follow through record
the number below the other two. You now have three
distances for your wedge. Complete this process with
your other wedges. My distances wedge chart looks as
follows. All measurements in yards. |
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7:30 |
9:00 |
10:30 |
| Pitching Wedge |
60 |
95 |
120 |
| Sand Wedge |
40 |
70 |
100 |
| Lob Wedge |
30 |
60 |
85 |
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This system is the best way to become a very good wedge player. If you take the time to implement this system I promise you will be rewarded with lower scores.
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