5 Shortgame Shots That Will Lower Your Scores Around The Green! Simple Golf Tips
PGA instructor Matt Fryer demonstrates five essential short-game shots designed to lower scores around the green. He covers technical setups for the soft lob, basic chip, fairway wood chip, traditional bump and run, and the high-percentage choice of putting from the fringe.
Use the 'putter first' mentality from the fringe to ensure a consistent strike and avoid duffs or thinned shots.
For a basic chip, maintain a narrow stance and keep 70% of your weight on the lead foot while rocking the shoulders in a 'triangle'.
The bump and run with an 8-iron is more reliable for most amateurs than high-lofted wedges when there is green to work with.
Use a fairway wood or hybrid for chips from poor lies or sandy areas to let the wide sole and loft do the work for you.
Master the soft lob by sliding the clubface under the ball with a wider stance and long, languid swing.
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