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There are 30 meters left to the green. The image of taking out a wedge, lofting it high, and gently dropping it next to the pin.
Everyone draws it at least once.
But what is it in reality? A duff shot 5 meters, or a home run over the green.
I use three strokes going back and forth between the two.
30 meters is the spot where you roll it.
01Why do failures occur frequently when launching?
For a lofted shot, the club must go precisely under the ball. The margin of error is two fingers' width.
| lofted shot (lob) | Rolling shot (running) | |
|---|---|---|
| club | 56-degree and 58-degree wedges | No. 8 · No. 9 · Pitching |
| Swing size | big | A little bigger than a putt |
| If it fits well | Right next to the pin | Right next to the pin |
| If you can't get it right | 5 meters for a fat shot · 30 meters for a home run | A little short or a little long |
The key is when you miss. Even if a rolling shot fails, it is still somewhere on the green.
If you miss a lofted shot, you won't even get near the green yet.
02Try this rolling approach
- Hold it short, like you would a putter.Hold the bottom of the club, leaving the end of the grip exposed. It makes control easier.
- Toward the right footSlightly behind the center. The club touches the ball first.
- Do not use your wristSwing only with your shoulders. Think of it as making a big putt.
03The key is not to use your wrists.
If you try to loft the ball, your wrist bends. At that moment, the bottom of the club hits the ground first.
Swing like a pendulum using only your shoulders. The backswing and follow-through just need to be the same size.
If you think of it as putting big, that's exactly right.
04Which club should I use to roll it?
The ratio of launch height to roll distance varies by club. You don't need to memorize it; just get the feel for it.
| club | Flight Distance : Roll Distance |
|---|---|
| 8 iron | 1 : 4 |
| 9 iron | 1 : 3 |
| pitching wedge | 1 : 2 |
| 52 degrees | 1 : 1 |
If it's 5 meters to the green and 20 meters to the pin, it's 1 to 4, so it's an 8.
If there is a bunker right in front of the green and you have to clear it, use a pitching wedge or a 52-degree wedge.
Choosing just one to master is also a good method. I usually solve most problems with just number 9.
05When should I launch it?
There are also places where you can't roll.
- Bunkers or water in front of the greenI need to carry over it, so I'll loft it.
- Green soars higher than meIf you roll it, it can't come up.
- Long rough to the greenIt won't roll because the resistance is too high.
- It's a downhill green and the pin is close.If you roll it, it will go past. You have to stop it.
If it's not these four, it's safer to roll.
06The meaning of the word 'dignity'
What the people playing with see isn't just one cool shot.
- Hitting the ground behind the ball and hitting again, hitting a home run and then hitting again from the other side. If you do this, time flies by on one hole.
- Roll it onto the green, and it's over quietly in two putts.
Finishing smoothly without leaving any trace is a requirement for someone who is easy to play with.
The score is better over there, too.
Please practice the lob shot sufficiently at the driving range before using it on the course.
It's the same story as how escaping from the rough came first ([[LINK:L06]]).
In the next part, I will cover how to eliminate three-putting.
The number of strokes lost on the green is much higher than expected.
