Master These 5 Golf Shots to Consistently Break 85
The Scoring Method demonstrates five essential short-game shots required to consistently break 85. The tutorial focuses on high-percentage techniques such as using a hybrid for long chips and a 9-iron for long bunker shots, while advising golfers to avoid low-probability trick shots.
To escape a plugged bunker lie, close the clubface completely and 'stab' the clubhead down into the sand rather than taking a full swing.
On downslope chips, align your spine perpendicular to the slope and shift 90% of your weight to the lead leg to avoid blading the ball.
Replace long pitch shots with a hybrid 'putt' to reduce the risk of chunks and thins on long chips.
Use a 9-iron instead of a sand wedge for 40-yard bunker shots to achieve a lower-launching 'chunk and run' that reaches the hole easily.
When the ball is pressed against the fringe, use the leading edge of a wedge to hit the equator of the ball like a putt.