Stop Wasting Strokes Inside 100 Yards – Learn the Wedge System Pros Use..

If you’ve ever walked off a hole thinking, “I should’ve saved par there,” chances are the answer lies in your wedge game.

Inside 100 yards is where golfers win or waste their rounds. It’s not about brute strength; it’s about precision, feel, and consistency.

Let’s break down how to turn those short shots into scoring opportunities.

1️⃣ Choosing the Right Wedge for the Shot

Most players grab their favorite wedge for every shot, but that’s a huge mistake.

Each wedge in your bag—pitching, gap, sand, and lob—has its own job.

Here’s a quick guide:

• Pitching wedge (44°–48°): Best for full shots with a lower flight.
• Gap wedge (50°–54°): Great for medium distances or controlled half-swings.
• Sand wedge (54°–58°): Perfect for bunker escapes and soft landings.
• Lob wedge (58°–60°): Ideal for high, soft shots that stop fast.

👉 Tip: Learn your carry distance for each wedge. Knowing your numbers takes guesswork out of your game.

2️⃣ The 3-Shot Wedge System

This is where your short game becomes automatic.

The idea is simple: each wedge can hit three trajectories — low, medium, and high, giving you nine reliable options from 100 yards in.

Here’s how:

• Low Flight: Ball slightly back, hands ahead, controlled follow-through.
• Medium Flight: Neutral stance, normal swing.
• High Flight: Ball forward, open face, relaxed tempo.

When you master this 3-shot system, you can confidently attack pins in any condition—windy, soft, or firm greens.

3️⃣ Distance Control: The Ladder Drill

Even if your mechanics are solid, distance control is what truly separates good from great wedge players.

The Ladder Drill trains your feel and consistency:

How to do it:

1. Pick three distances: 40, 60, and 80 yards.
2. Use your same wedge for all three shots.
3. Vary your backswing length to “climb the ladder.”
4. Track how far each swing carries, and note those numbers.

Do this consistently, and you’ll start owning your yardages.

Scoring from 100 yards in isn’t luck; it’s a skill built through awareness, control, and a solid system.

If you commit to practicing your wedges with purpose, you’ll see your scores drop faster than you think.

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