Veryslowsnail25
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This question occurred to me a while back when watching the Scottish Open and seeing the pros get very creative with some of their chip/pitch shots, bouncing some in or varying the trajectory with different clubs. I think I'm like most amateurs between 10 and 20 in that for the most part, my distance control on the full swings is ok - nothing fantastic, but it generally goes the same length, just not always in the right direction! However, I really find the half, 3/4 swings and other shots trickier to judge, say from 100-50 yards. Anything below 50 yards, I'll use my 58* and I think I've got pretty decent control from there with various shots.
Really, my question is: around the green (from under 50 yards) do you vary the types of pitch/chip shot you use to get different trajectories/rollouts/spin etc? If so, how do you go about doing it and is it something particularly worth practising? Additionally, would you recommend the Pelz clock method or going for 1/2, 3/4, full swings?
Thanks, interested to hear all your thoughts!
P.S. sorry if this is in the wrong place - first thread here!
Really, my question is: around the green (from under 50 yards) do you vary the types of pitch/chip shot you use to get different trajectories/rollouts/spin etc? If so, how do you go about doing it and is it something particularly worth practising? Additionally, would you recommend the Pelz clock method or going for 1/2, 3/4, full swings?
Thanks, interested to hear all your thoughts!
P.S. sorry if this is in the wrong place - first thread here!