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How to easily improve your distance control with your wedges

By: Parker McLachlin, GOLF Teacher to Watch
December 24, 2024
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Having proper distance control is key if you want to score inside of 100 yards.

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Q: Dear Chef, I’m short on nearly every shot within 100 yards. How can I improve my distance control? —Kyle M., Phoenix

Technique is even more critical on shots inside 100 yards since you need to generate a consistent trajectory to control distances.

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Parker McLachlin, aka Short Game Chef, says it's important to sweep and not be steep in order to hit consistent wedge shots. Here's why
This 1 swing thought will help you add spin to your pitch shots
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A good drill I use with some of my high-level players is to take three balls and hit from a variety of yardages. Start at 20 yards, then move back five yards until you get to 50. Simply chart your distance control and see how far the ball is carrying from each location.

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