Learning to Hit More Than One Wedge

One of the easiest ways to improve your short game is to vary your club selection. There is not a single great player that only uses one club around the greens, but so many amateurs have their favorite club. Many of those golfers will automatically pull out their 60 degree wedge once their inside 50 yards, no matter what the situation. Although the 60 degree wedge can be an effective club for many shots, it should not be the only club. Phil Mickelson carries 4 wedges and uses them all plus others in his bag. If you are only carrying one or two wedges, it might be time to add at least one more. Then, it's time to learn how to use them.

The easiest way to do this is to play a second ball from all of your chip and pitch shots. Take a second ball and second club with you to each short game shot. First, hit the shot that you would normally hit, then with a second ball and club, try it again. Your goal is to get it closer. You can use anything in your bag. This will also help you become more creative around the greens. It a completely different challenge when you hit your first shot with a 60 degree wedge and then your second shot with a 7 iron. This creates a whole new look to the shot. This little game within the game can help keep you motivated during slow rounds, bad rounds, and distract you while you are having good rounds.