Dave Pelz: “Studying the game”

If you saw a set of golf clubs in a pro shop for the first time and were told how far each one carried the ball, keeping all those numbers straight in your mind might be tough. But since you’ve played for a while, you probably don’t have any trouble remembering your 7-iron carries about 140 yards. That knowledge is an important part of your game.

Now be honest: Do you know exactly how to hit the ball 30 yards on the fly? How about 60 yards?

If you don’t, I’ve got an easy way to learn how, and take the guesswork out of selecting the ideal wedge and swing to hit for short game shots where no full swing club distances exist. Read the rest of this entry »