How To… Get Up & Down From The Edge Of The Green
By Paul Charman, GP Teaching Professional
THE FAULT:
Dear PC,
I’m a golfer in despair. My short game is costing me at least 10 shots a round and I don’t seem to be able to do anything about it. Can you save me from turning that potential birdie into yet another bogey?
Chris from Salisbury (20 handicap)
THE FIX:
Chris, throwing the ball underarm might seem like the work of a madman– but trust me, it’ll get you thinking about crucial elements to your technique. Most players obsess about how far they can hit their woods and long irons. Most players love nothing better than throwing a 60 degree lob wedge into outer space, with no regard to where it lands. And most players blame poor scores on bad putting. Here’s a thought – if you managed to chip the ball closer to the hole in the first place then you might never again have to mark your ball after missing a second putt. The whole point of this exercise is to get used to the physical action of putting the ball next to the hole and imitating that physical technique in the way you play your golf shot.