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I recently came to know of the "Rule of 12". Does anyone here use that method for their chipping.
It's a way to figure out ratios of roll/flight distance.
For example:
You're 10 paces off the green and the flag is 20 paces on. If you want to maximize the roll distance by flying to the edge of the green and rolling 20 paces you'll use a PW.
12 - 10 (PW) = 2 (2 to 1 roll distance to flight distance)
Is it worth it to go to a less lofted club? Like a 9 or PW? This may not fit the shot you were wanting to play originally, but wouldn't there be some more roll on these for you? Being up hill, you could probably still get some of the check you desire too. Just a thought.
JM
Absolutely it is IMO. Carry distance plays a big part as well for me. I'll often be off the green chipping with a 8i. Often times with much better results than a 54*.
Creativity is key.
I recently came to know of the "Rule of 12". Does anyone here use that method for their chipping.
It's a way to figure out ratios of roll/flight distance.
For example:
You're 10 paces off the green and the flag is 20 paces on. If you want to maximize the roll distance by flying to the edge of the green and rolling 20 paces you'll use a PW.
12 - 10 (PW) = 2 (2 to 1 roll distance to flight distance)
I've read that about 100 times now and I still don't get it LOL. My only rule of thumb, where possible, get it rolling on the green ASAP.
The base number is 12. Here are some more examples.
SW = 11 - 12-11 = 1 ( 1 part roll to 1 part flight)
PW = 10 - 12-10 = 2 ( 2 parts roll to 1 part flight)
9i = 9 - 12-9 = 3 ( 3 parts roll to 1 part flight)
8i = 8 - 12-8 = 4 ( 4 parts roll to 1 part flight)
7i = 7 - 12-7 = 5 ( 5 parts roll to 1 part flight)
Of course, this is just a rule of thumb.
im sure it works for you, but I can't say as though I see that working for me. I guess if I use a lob wedge it should?
I like the rationalization of the process, but I'm working on simplifying the short game, find a couple different shots, get really comfortable with them and stick to it...I'm going to give it a try with the understanding that it's not a exact science.
I like the rationalization of the process, but I'm working on simplifying the short game, find a couple different shots, get really comfortable with them and stick to it...
Haha this is why I use one club around the greens. My brain hurts
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It doesnt have to and you dont have to use one club. Im not a fan of methods like that, but I am sure some are. However I am also not a believer in one club fits all shots kind of thing either.
It doesnt have to and you dont have to use one club. Im not a fan of methods like that, but I am sure some are. However I am also not a believer in one club fits all shots kind of thing either.
Fun putting drill to work on longer putts that I have been doing recently.
8 balls and start with dropping one 18 feet from the cup.
Every 3 feet drop another ball until all 8 are on the putting green in a line from about 18 to 35-40 feet or so.
Start with the closest one and your goal is to make them of course, but if not, to get them all inside of 24 inches.
If you miss the first one, your goal should be to get all of the rest inside where that first ball ended up.
It has really helped my long putting. One of the things that changes instead of dropping them all right in front of you from the same distance is that each putt will be different, even if it is slightly. Last time out I made 1, and missed 7 and all but 1 were with in the 2 ft mark. Im going to keep it at today.
Do you ever try this with short and medium length putts? This is something I do on the practice greens a lot but never use it for long putts. This makes me want to try