The best golfers are highly proficient from 130-140 yards and in, with an ability to produce a plethora of shots that help them to get up and down from this crucial scoring zone.
Hitting the perfect pitch shot with regularity is something all amateurs can do, especially when armed with the 20 best short game tips and drills from our experts.
Mastering The Scoring Zone
Anders Mankert BEM
Anders Mankert has been coaching since 1993. He is a PGA Master Professional and he has won numerous coaching awards including being the first professional to be given the Lifetime Achievement Award by England Golf. He has also been awarded Honorary Lifetime Membership of England and Wales Blind Golf.
Anders was recently awarded a medal by The King for services to golf and people with disabilities – further emphasising the significant impact he has had on the game and those that play it.
Welcome to the scoring zone! If you can sharpen up this aspect of your game, I am confident you can shoot lower scores and reduce your handicap.
I recommend mixing it up and trying to play different shots with different clubs, maybe not first time out in a competition, but certainly in casual rounds or during your next range session.
You’ll notice a shift in mindset, too, as you’ll start thinking more about getting it up and down rather than being happy with a par.
1. SHOT SELECTION
In this scenario, I can play two very different shots – a full sand wedge or a knock-down 8-iron.
Lots of club golfers would choose the former, simply because it’s that wedge range, but I’d play the 8-iron as the pin is at the back, and I’ve got the whole green to work with.
Same shot – two different way to play it
(Image credit: Howard Boylan)
With a wedge, you have to be so precise. It’s more of an aggressive downward strike that will…
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