Written by Annika Sorenstam on Friday 23 January 2009
To hit a flop shot, you have to maximise clubface loft at impact. For a start, use your must lotted wedge; mine IS a 60 degree. Choke down an inch for control, and play the ball up, just inside your left heel. Don’t push your hands in front of the ball at address – you’ll deloft the clubface. The swing should...
Written by Josh Zander on Thursday 12 March 2009
If the best players in the world hit only 12 or 13 greens a round in regulation, how many are you hitting? The reality of golf is that you’re going to miss a lot of greens. But when you do, there’s still a chance to save par if you have a good plan and the confidence to execute it. When...
Written by Hugh Marr on Tuesday 10 March 2009
This impressive 30 yard hop and stop golf shot – where the ball skips once before pulling up dead by the pin – is not just for tour pros. Start by understanding that the spin is generated by quality of strike, not angle of attack. Club: Your most lofted wedge Rhythm: Crisp, and ‘hitty’ Key concept: Hit forward, not down Set-up Address the ball...
Written by Hugh Marr on Thursday 19 March 2009
While the notion of striking shots stacked with backspin is an enticing one, there are times when you need the ball to release forward, up to the hole. Learning to take backspin off a chip shot is, if anything, a more important skill than adding it. Club: Any wedge Rhythm: Smooth, and quiet Key concept: Play a mini-hook Set-up Think ‘neutral‘, the club...