Three-time Major Champion Padraig Harrington explains fundamental and advanced short-game techniques around the green. He demonstrates how to guarantee clean ball-first contact using lead-side weight distribution, leverage ground force for maximum spin, and master high flop shots using a teed-up progression drill.
Keep your weight firmly established on your lead side throughout setup and impact for consistent ball-first contact.
Use ground force by pushing off the lead foot through impact to accelerate the clubhead and generate heavy backspin.
Avoid staying down or trying to lift the ball manually; letting your body naturally post up aids speed and spin.
Master the flop shot by practicing slicing underneath a teed-up ball before attempting the shot off short turf.