[Zzvukttz]

Usually wedges are the best part of my game. While I hit the ball a long way, the thing that really drives my game are my wedges. I have five of the bastards.

Yesterday, they completely abandoned me. I couldn't help but blade them. I had a 60 yard shot into a par five on my third shot. I bladed my 60 degree. I chip in long grass with a 64 degree bladed it twice in a row near the green so I had three chips to go along with my 60 yard shot. I was even going into that hole (number 5) and then started killing myself the rest of the nine with my wedges and finished with a terrible score despite playing pretty well the rest of the time. I have a tournament on Friday. Any thoughts on what would keep causing it? I'm hoping that I'll just go out and hit them well right away on my match on Thursday. Considering they carry me from 150 and in, they are quite important. Obviously just making sure I stay down on the ball would be the obvious thing, but focusing on that didn't help.

[Crundaangerge]

Well first of all, it sounds like you got a case of the yips... a few bad shots has bruised your confidence and you think about it when you address the ball. Hence you repeat.

The easiest way is to fix the problem is to hit the range and work it out.

Without seeing your swing, I can only speculate. But be sure to use a steep angle with your back and down swing and hit down on the ball. Be sure you aren't trying to sweep it. Also, the most basic things, be sure your head is staying down. Knees bent and relaxed, with 60% of your weight on your heels. (provides good stability and balance)

[Jenisoisy]

try not using the wedges around the green and work on 8 and 9 irons when chipping. more options.teach you some better feel.

[Eugen80]

maybe you should just focus on getting the ball in the hole in one shot every time

[tLO0hFNy]

Well first of all, it sounds like you got a case of the yips... a few bad shots has bruised your confidence and you think about it when you address the ball. Hence you repeat.

The easiest way is to fix the problem is to hit the range and work it out.

Without seeing your swing, I can only speculate. But be sure to use a steep angle with your back and down swing and hit down on the ball. Be sure you aren't trying to sweep it. Also, the most basic things, be sure your head is staying down. Knees bent and relaxed, with 60% of your weight on your heels. (provides good stability and balance)

The steep angle part is important, with your hands a little in front of the clubhead. But I never want my weight on my heels. That will promote coming off the ball and hitting it thin, as he is doing. Weight with wedges should be spread evenly.
Plus, what is the bounce on his wedges? If you have too much bounce on high loft clubs you will tend to hit them thin, especially from a tight lie in the fairway. And, what is his handicap? If he is higher than a 4-5, he should not have a 64 degree club in his bag. Tough club to manage.

[oranowdenda]

try not using the wedges around the green and work on 8 and 9 irons when chipping. more options.teach you some better feel.

I use the 7 on the fringe, but I like the 64 degree a lot in the long grass or fairway. It is usually one of my best clubs.

[DeedPatmeda]

You're probably swaying off the ball. You need to keep your head over the ball as much as possible.

[Unrersvar]

I like using the 8 iron to chip and bump and run. I'll pitch the ball only if there is some type of obstacle between me and the green. My issue with pitching is I tend to make my best contact and go long. Granted I also use flight balls, so it should end up going too long on a pitch.

[Kotyara]

I use the 7 on the fringe, but I like the 64 degree a lot in the long grass or fairway. It is usually one of my best clubs.

i dont use a 64. just a bit too much loft for me, but i do love my 60. problem is that i love hitting it and the results dont usually match. im a better player when i start hitting the ball low from 100 and in with an 8, 9 or pw. i fall in love with the flop around the green far too often. my success rate has gotta be twice as high when i stay away from it but it just looks so damn cool.

[SweetCaroline]

i dont use a 64. just a bit too much loft for me, but i do love my 60. problem is that i love hitting it and the results dont usually match. im a better player when i start hitting the ball low from 100 and in with an 8, 9 or pw. i fall in love with the flop around the green far too often. my success rate has gotta be twice as high when i stay away from it but it just looks so damn cool.

I just got new irons (Burners) and I hit them so much farther that I was able to eliminate one of my woods/hybrid. I now have four wedges...48, 52, 56 and 60. I used to go 48, 54 and 58, using the 58 in the sand. Now the 56 is primarily my sand wedge and the additional options I now have around the greens is incredible.

[cjOTw7ov]

I just got new irons (Burners) and I hit them so much farther that I was able to eliminate one of my woods/hybrid. I now have four wedges...48, 52, 56 and 60. I used to go 48, 54 and 58, using the 58 in the sand. Now the 56 is primarily my sand wedge and the additional options I now have around the greens is incredible.

I hit my irons quite a ways so the only wood I have in my bag is a driver, which is only used on the tee box. My wedges go in distance roughly on full swings 150 (PW), 125 (gap), 105 (SW), 90 (60 degree), 60-70 (64 degree). I typically hit them all consistently. Since I only have one wood and no 3I, I figured it'd be beneficial for me to be able to take full swings with many different wedges once I closed in on the green rather than gauging shots with a PW. Of course, I still have to gauge the 64 degree, but that is in a lot smaller range than I'd have to with my PW.

Ball striking is rarely a problem for me. All around consistency is my problem.

It is frustrating because I can do everything well, I just can't go around without blowing up for a couple holes.

[janeemljr]

I hit my irons quite a ways so the only wood I have in my bag is a driver, which is only used on the tee box. My wedges go in distance roughly on full swings 150 (PW), 125 (gap), 105 (SW), 90 (60 degree), 60-70 (64 degree). I typically hit them all consistently. Since I only have one wood and no 3I, I figured it'd be beneficial for me to be able to take full swings with many different wedges once I closed in on the green rather than gauging shots with a PW. Of course, I still have to gauge the 64 degree, but that is in a lot smaller range than I'd have to with my PW.

Ball striking is rarely a problem for me. All around consistency is my problem.

It is frustrating because I can do everything well, I just can't go around without blowing up for a couple holes.

you have a driver, no other woods, and no 3I? do you lay up on every par 5? not play the tips? i have a pretty decent game, hit it pretty deep but im no pro and i can't hit a 550y par 5 without a fairway wood unless i have a huge wind at my back.

[Buildityrit]

I use a 46, 50, and a 54. I have a matching 58 that I sometimes put in the bag in place of my 5 wood.
If you hit your pw 150 yards it is my opinion that you're swinging too hard, and 25 yards between wedges is too big of a gap.

[AntonayPina]

I use a 46, 50, and a 54. I have a matching 58 that I sometimes put in the bag in place of my 5 wood.
If you hit your pw 150 yards it is my opinion that you're swinging too hard, and 25 yards between wedges is too big of a gap.

agreed. while i can put my pw out there at those distances, i never do it anymore. rather take a 9i or depending on the wind, i might even pull out an 8.

[estuapped]

you have a driver, no other woods, and no 3I? do you lay up on every par 5? not play the tips? i have a pretty decent game, hit it pretty deep but im no pro and i can't hit a 550y par 5 without a fairway wood unless i have a huge wind at my back.

I couldn't get a 550 in two, but I can get to the 520'ish on my course in in two at times and that is the longest one. It doesn't typically happen unless I blast the drive, though. Getting to par 5's in two is far from essential, though. Most people can't do it. It is certainly nice, but if you are sitting well inside of 100 going into your third shot, you are in great shape.

[ssiikmuz]

I have two drivers, leave both in the bag. I hit the 5 wood about 190-210 depending on elevation. So I usually tee up with it, short and straight is better than hunting golf balls all afternoon.