The short game is complicated. So many clubs, so many shots, it got all too much for me. I just needed to get down to the basics. <\/p>\n
So I got rid of the extra wedges in my bag. There were three, and I took out two and put a different one back in. Two are all I really need.<\/p>\n
For the last month, I’ve been using the PW for everything over 30 yards, and the SW for the shorter pitches and chips that need some air time.<\/p>\n
And you know what? I have more confidence and am hitting them closer. Sometimes scary close. With only two choices in the bag, I need only concentrate on how to hit the shot, not on whether I’m using the right club.<\/p>\n
The fewer variables we put into our game, the easier it is to make good decisions and execute the decisions we do make.<\/p>\n
There are people who have four wedges in their bag. They’re touring professionals, who have the time to learn how to hit the head of a pin from any distance you can name. That’s not us.<\/p>\n
There are also people who would love you to have four wedges in your bag. They’re the people who make the wedges that they hope you will buy. But what makes them happy doesn’t make you a better player.<\/p>\n
Take a few wedges, learn how to hit a few basic shots with them, and hit those shots over and over. That’s all you need to do to shoot good scores.<\/p>\n
Oh, yes. This is my 100th post to The Recreational Golfer. I hope you are enjoying the ride as much as I am.<\/p>\n
My new book, The Golfing Self<\/i><\/b>, is now available at www.therecreationalgolfer.com<\/a>. It will change everything about the way you play.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The short game is complicated. So many clubs, so many shots, it got all too much for me. I just needed to get down to the basics. So I got rid of the extra wedges in my bag. There were three, and I took out two and put a different one back in. Two are … Continue reading Keep the short game simple<\/span>