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MY MUST-HAVE Short Game Shots
This series of videos showcases my 4 MUST-HAVE short game shots around the green. The short game is about creativity, imagination, technique and decision making so not every set up and swing meachanics are the same.
INTRODUCTION
This series of videos showcases my 4 MUST-HAVE short game shots around the green. The short game is about creativity, imagination, technique and decision making so not every set up and swing meachanics are the same.
THE SHOT FOR EVERY GOLFER
I believe every golfer from those of you trying to break 100 to those trying to play professional golf should use this shot. I learnt it as a 22 handicap golfer and I still use it now
THE PITCH SHOT EXPLAINED
Itās not just about getting the ball close ā itās how you get it there. Proper technique on pitch shots is the difference between sticking it close or having to hit another pitch/chip afterwards! ā Solid stance ā Matching hands to body ā Maintain speed through impact ā Control your loft & clubface Donāt rely on feel alone. Mastering the fundamentals gives you confidence under pressure and helps your short game shine. šŖ
SOFT LANDINGS
What it is: The high lob shot is a soft, high-arcing shot typically played with a lob wedge (58ā64Ā°). Itās designed to get the ball up quickly and land softly with minimal roll. ā³ļø When to Use a Lob Shot: You have little green to work with and need the ball to stop quickly. You're hitting over an obstacle (bunker, rough, mound) near the green. The pin is tucked close and a chip or bump-and-run would run past. Why Technique is Crucial: The lob shot demands clean contactāany deceleration or mis-hit can lead to chunked or bladed shots. Proper technique includes: Open stance & clubface Ball slightly forward in stance Accelerated, committed swing Soft hands & wrist hinge Using the bounce of the wedge, not digging with the leading edge šÆ Final Thought: The lob shot isnāt just flashyāitās functional. But it's high-risk without the right technique. Practice with purpose and add this shot to your short-game arsenal for those clutch, delicate moments around the green.
THE LOW RUNNER
The chip and run is a low-trajectory shot that gets the ball on the ground quickly, letting it roll like a putt toward the hole. It's typically played with a lower-lofted club (7ā9 iron or pitching wedge). Key Advantages of the Chip and Run: 1. More Predictable Distance Control Rolling the ball reduces the guesswork. Itās easier to judge how far a ball will roll on the green than how high it will fly and stop. 2. Lower Risk of Mis-hits With a smaller swing and less reliance on perfect contact, thereās less chance of chunking or thinning the shot compared to a high-lofted pitch. 3. Simpler Technique The motion is more like a putting strokeāshort, controlled, and steady. Great for consistency and building confidence around the greens. 4. Works in Most Conditions Whether the lie is tight or the green is fast, the chip and run is a versatile, reliable optionāespecially when thereās plenty of green between you and the hole. 5. Keeps the Ball on the Ground Golf is a game of missesākeeping the ball low reduces the margin for error and avoids complications like wind or poor contact on high shots.
