When I think of Patrick Reed, two things come to mind… winning the Masters in 2018 and the American’s stellar short game. In fact, if you consult the Data Golf all-time Strokes Gained data, Patrick Reed ranks 10th in the around the green category, just one place behind World No.1 Scottie Scheffler.
With a myriad of professional wins to his name, all over the world and on multiple top-level tours, Patrick Reed is the perfect person to ask about how to improve your short game.
So, in the interest of getting you in better shape around the greens, we asked Reed to share his five top tips…
Patrick Reed Short Game School
Patrick Reed
Since turning pro in 2011, Patrick Reed has secured 10 professional wins worldwide – including a first Green Jacket at The Masters in 2018. Now playing on LIV Golf, Reed has ranked in the top-3 for scrambling in each of the last two seasons, further highlighting his expert short game prowess.
1. Chip Shots
I grew up missing every green on the planet and every fairway so it became a necessity to become good at chipping. It’s all about getting the creative side of my game working. I like to look at a chip and visualise different types of shots I can play.
When you have a chip in front of you, obviously you’ve put yourself in a position – whether through a poor tee shot or iron shot – to need to recover. Chipping the ball really well, I can say from experience, saves rounds. It keeps momentum on your side if you birdied the previous hole. At the same time, a par when you’re in a bad spot will help you keep the round going.
You’re not going to be able to pure it with your full shots every round, so it always helps when you have a good short game to lean on. If you’re playing really well on a given day, you can use chipping as a way to keep your round intact, and you can tell yourself that there’s no place on the course that will throw you off your game.
Being able to say that is a big deal and it does wonders for your confidence. I tend to draw my chips – it’s just something I’ve got comfortable with over the years. I know the majority of pros cut them, but I like to draw them.
2. Bunker Shots
The biggest thing for me is just really good practice. Bunker play boils down to knowing the lie…
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