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Swing Analysis: Hunter Mahan at the Ryder Cup: Anatomy of a Pitch Shot Under Pressure
This video looks at the execution of a simple pitch shot, made anything but simple by the extreme pressure of the moment. It is the 17th hole of the last match of the Ryder Cup. The outcome of the entire … Continue reading
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Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 34. Pitching From the Rough
Here we look at how to pitch onto the green from the rough. When you miss a green and the ball is not in a bunker the first thing you will note when you come upon your ball is how it is lying in the grass. Next you look up and find the pin, note the characteristics of the green between you and the hole, and begin to configure a shot to play that will either go in the hole or leave you a tap-in for your next shot. Continue reading
Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 33. Standard Pitch Shots 10 Yards and In
Here we have another standard play around the green, as we are close to the green but in enough proximity to the pin to require the ball to fly up in the air and land without rolling a great distance. The variations here from the longer pitch shots with the 58 degree wedge are the slightly extra open face and limited use of arm swing in the backswing. Continue reading
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Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 32. 10 and 20 Yard Standard Pitch Shots to a Tight Pin
The standard play here is our normal pitch setup (ball centered, open stance, weight slightly left, hands slightly forward) with the one change to a more open clubface. As you will see in the video the swing involves less arm swing going back (and very little body movement), more wrist cock, and still a significant amount of forward pivot motion (the standard 45 degree push). Continue reading
Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 31. Chipping With A Hybrid Club
Using the hybrid to run the ball onto the green from off the green is a relatively new (due obviously to the fact that hybrids are a relatively new item in the bag) technique. It is a great one to experiment with and learn though, because it makes easier a few annoyingly tough shots around the green. Continue reading
Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 30. Chip Shots
For purposes of instruction and so that my students will not be confused about what technique to use from certain areas I separate pitching and chipping thusly: Pitching is any shot around the green that is struck with a swing that involves wrist cock and leg movement. Chipping, on the other hand, does not use wrist cock or leg movement. Continue reading
Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 29. Pitch Shot Over A Bunker
It is my firm belief that a forward leaning, downward strike is preferable when pitching to any sort of “using the bounce” technique. Here we look at a pitch over a bunker from a tight lie. With the tight pin it is obvious that extra height is needed to have the ball stop close to the pin. Continue reading
Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 28. Medium and Long Wedge Shots
Now we take the 30 yard pitch technique and modify it for longer shots. I like to start with a maximum yardage for the most lofted club (my 58 degree wedge) and until I get to about 60 % of that yardage I will think of the shot as subtracting from full. In other words, since I hit my 58 a maximum of 85 yards in the air, if I have shots that are 80, 70 and down to about 60 yards I will feel the amount of swing as a percentage of the full swing. Thus, a 60-65 yard shot becomes in my mind a 3/4 shot, while a 70 yard shot would be a bit less cut off from full. 50 yards is about the furthest out I’ll get where I’ll try to get an exact yardage to carry. Continue reading
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Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 27. Low Pitch Shot Part 2
Here we get a better view of the actual low pitch flying and rolling out to the pin. The ability to visualize the shot fly, land, and roll to the hole depends first on your ability to contact the ball the same correct way every time. Continue reading
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Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 25. In The Bunker Part 5
Long bunker shots have been called the hardest shot in golf. Certainly it is not easy to get these shots close, but you do not have to fear disaster every time you face one if you follow the technique in this video. An important factor is to remember that it is OK to change clubs to hit bunker shots further. Continue reading
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Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 24. In The Bunker Part 4
Here I hit another bunker shot out of a funky lie, this time on a steep down-slope. There probably isn’t a harder shot to play, so pay attention and it may save you a few shots. Continue reading
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Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 23. In The Bunker Part 3
Here I show how I hit a bunker shot out of a steep uphill lie. I owe Greg Norman for this technique, as I stole it from him based on his explanation of how he hit a great shot at the Bay Hill Classic back in the late 80’s. It worked for him, and it’s worked for me many times. I think you’ll find it surprisingly uncomplicated and effective. Continue reading
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Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 22. In The Bunker Part 2
After watching the first segment of the Bunker series you should have a good idea about how to set up and hit a standard bunker shot. In this short video I demonstrate how to hit the shot shorter (and usually higher) as well as longer. Continue reading
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Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 21. In The Bunker Part 1
Over the years I have taught many short game “schools” with groups of golfers of all ability levels, and inevitably the area where players struggle the most is in the sand. In this video I go over the set up procedure for the bunker shot in great detail, and trust me, you will do far better if you follow my instructions to the letter, and do it every time you hit one, be it in the practice bunker, on the course in everyday situations, or in competition. Continue reading
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Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 20. The 30 Yard Pitch: Part 2
We continue with the 30 yard pitch technique, discussing in this video ways to change the trajectory of the shot without changing the basic swing and striking mechanics. First, in order to lower the trajectory of the shot we simply change clubs. Continue reading
Pivot Compression Golf Swing: 19. The 30 Yard Pitch: Part 1
This is what I consider to be the most important shot in the short game, not because you have it all the time but because the technique involved in executing it correctly can be modified into just about every other short shot you need to have a high level short game. Continue reading
