Five ways to improve your technique for winter golf
Dan Grieve demonstrates five essential technical adjustments for playing successful short game shots in wet, soft winter conditions. He covers everything from choosing lower-lofted clubs for chipping to 'squeezing' compact bunker sand and adjusting putting tempo for slower greens.
Switch from wedges to 7, 8, or 9 irons for chipping to ensure the ball rolls out on soft, slow winter greens.
Use a 'Release 1' technique (shaft lean and ball-back) for muddy pitches to avoid taking deep, stuck divots.
For wet rough, use a high handle and 'toe-down' setup to scythe across the grass rather than digging into the mud.
In compact wet bunkers, prioritize a 'squeeze' technique with forward weight and a steeper pick-up instead of a traditional splash.
Increase your putting tempo ('the beat') and play for less break on slower, footprint-prone winter greens.
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