DRILLS:
The Wedge Distance Ladder
Builds precise distance control with your wedges from 50-100 yards out, helping you hit more greens and avoid those in-between yardage mistakes.
1. Pick three target distances, for example, 50, 75, and 100 yards.
Focus on your swing length
2. Hit 3 to 5 balls to each target using the same club or different wedges.
3. Focus on controlling swing length( half, three-quarter, full) to dial in each distance.
One Club, Many Shots
Improves creativity and feel by forcing you to hit different shots with the same club.
1. Use one wedge, like a pitching wedge.
2. Hit three types of shots: a low runner, a standard chip, and a higher soft shot.
3. Adjust ball position and swing length to control trajectory and rollout.
3-6-9 Putting
Generates consistency under pressure by practicing short putts that matter most for scoring.
1. Place three balls at 3, 6, and 9 feet from the hole.
2. Putt all three in a row; if you miss one, start over.
3. Continue until you complete the sequence successfully multiple times.
Chip shot
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ILLUSTRATIONS BY TAYLOR MCCUMBER |
High soft shot
Low runner shot
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M AY / J UNE 2026 | V IRGINIA G OLFER 37