Golf IQ How your backswing can help you hit different wedge shots
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Oct 3, 2025 Join LKD and Drew Powell as they dive into the art of wedge shots with tips from top coach Mark Blackburn. Discover why players often miss short on front pins and how pros adjust their trajectory for better accuracy. Learn the techniques for hitting both low, controlled shots and higher, softer ones to navigate tricky pin placements. The key takeaway? Master your wrist hinge to achieve different wedge trajectories. Perfect your approach for back and mid pins versus front pins!
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Why Front Pins Produce More Short Misses
- Front pins cause more short misses because players gravitate to the shorter number and fail to allow for misses.
- Pros counter this by aiming past the flag and choosing a higher, softer wedge flight to increase margin for error.
Play A Low Wedge With Less Wrist Hinge
- For a low, reliable wedge flight, play the ball near the middle of your stance and minimize wrist hinge.
- Turn your rib cage back and through to use big muscles and produce a shallow attack and consistent distance control.
Reduce Speed By Chopping Wrist Hinge
- If you naturally create lots of clubhead speed, reduce wrist hinge to remove excess speed and gain distance control.
- Use a 'dead arm' swing with more body rotation for consistent accuracy and spin control.