I have developed a love-hate relationship with my short game recently, or perhaps I should say that I love to hate my short game.
Like many amateurs who struggle with the most common chipping and pitching faults, I invest as much time as I can into the best short game tips and drills, but for some reason consistency still eludes me.
But, everything changed after one round with Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach and PGA Pro Ged Walters. In among the plethora of practical tips that Ged provided over 18-holes, I was blown away by the transformational impact of one particular short game shot.
Quite frankly, it wasn’t one that I had tried much before, but you’d better believe this gem will be getting wheeled out at every possible opportunity moving forwards…
One Transformational Short Game Shot I Never Knew I Needed
When thinking about how to chip in recent months, my default has always been a safety first approach to negate most of the wide-ranging spectrum of undesirable outcomes that my short game produces.
That typically resulted in me unwaveringly opting for a low chip and run shot, which rarely resulted in the tap in putt I desired, so Ged encouraged me to try something different… and it worked!
As I approached my ball, just off the 7th green at Sand Moor Golf Club, Ged advised me to grab my most lofted wedge.
Tentatively, I obliged – and I was glad I did. The instructions he offers are a great lesson for any amateur golfer who struggles with their short game, or their confidence around the greens, but I will let the expert explain those himself…
My short game would often let me down at crucial moments in the round, but this new technique has bolstered my confidence with a wedge in hand
(Image credit: Mark Newcombe)
Ged Walters
Using different styles, teaching aids, technology and games to measure improvements, Ged is keen to make the learning process educational and fun. He’s worked with a number of top local, national and international instructors, including Adrian Fryer and Jeff Ritter, one of the most prominent golf instructors in America. He’s also working hard on his own game with the aim of playing on the senior tour.
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