Wedge Distance: Rungs on a Ladder

Porzak Golf introduces the 'Rungs on a Ladder' system to master wedge distance control. By correlating backswing height with physical landmarks—from the pocket for 30 yards to the neck for 90 yards—golfers can create a repeatable internal yardage chart for their short game.

• Map 10-yard increments to specific body parts during the backswing.
• The baseline sequence: 30 yards (hip), 40 yards (belt), 50 yards (belly button).
• Higher landmarks: 60 yards (sternum), 70 yards (chest), 80 yards (shoulders), 90 yards (neck).
• Anchor your practice by 'finding your 50' yard shot first, then scaling up or down.
• Use the same club (e.g., lob wedge) for the entire sequence to maintain consistency.

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