Golf Lessons San Diego - Mike Wydra - Wedge it Close

NCAA Hall of Fame coach Mike Wydra explains the critical difference between full swings and partial wedge shots. He introduces the 'knee pressure' technique and the 'turning and standing' drill to help golfers maintain a shiftless turn and ensure crisp contact by hitting the ground past the ball.

• Partial wedge shots require a different lower-body motion than full swings to maintain stability.
• Keep your weight distribution at 50/50 throughout the entire partial wedge swing (a shiftless turn).
• Maintain 'knee pressure' by keeping the right foot down and the legs apart through the finish.
• Think of 'turning and standing' to face the target, which prevents the clubface from closing too much and holds it off.
• Good contact is achieved by combining a downward arm swing with an upward body motion, hitting the turf after the ball.

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