Considered our scoring clubs, hitting solid contact with a wedge is a challenge for most amateurs. Generally, the closer we are to the green, the easier it is to hit a solid wedge shot. There are many variables that constitute a solid shot, but generally we are more confident the closer we are to the pin. Have you ever wondered why this is so or the fact that controlling distances with wedges can be a challenge. Well, today you are going to find out why the phenomenon is so prevalent in the amateur golf game.

There can be many reasons for ‘chunking’ your wedges and for now let’s put that aside. There are three fundamental aspects of hitting solid wedges offered in the video and at the end I will provide a fourth often overlooked wedge fault that amateurs should consider. For now, take a look at what Todd Kolb from US Golf TV has to say:

Todd touches on ball position, weight distribution, and swing plane as keys to hitting solid wedge shots. I agree with is assessment and would like to add on other aspect not often talked about for great wedge play.

Over hitting our wedges is a huge problem. What I mean is trying to hit to a distance with our wedges that cause us to try and muscle the ball. We try to hit our gap wedge 110 yards, when in reality 90 yards is the comfortable distance to hit with this club. Many amateurs, including myself in the past, think that hitting a wedge longer is better when in fact the opposite is true.

With the short clubs, swinging hard has a tendency to know us off balance. Our weight shit is usually off and our contact point varies with each swing. My recommendation is to follow the 80% rule for swing speed and accept the distance your wedge travels. We have 14 clubs in the back and maximizing their efficiency is important and key when using our scoring clubs.

If you are having a challenge making solid contact with you wedges, I recommend you follow the tips in the video and try to hit at 80% of your natural swing speed. You will find that all four of these tips will help you hid solid wedges and perhaps lower golf scores.

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

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