HOW TO MASTER PITCH SHOTS (50-100 Yards) | Paddy's Golf Top #26 | Padraig Harrington

Whether you're a veteran looking to stay sharp, or a novice player looking to improve their game, understanding the fundamentals to effective pitching is important. This lesson focuses on the key aspects of pitching the ball from 50 to 100 yards, including ball position, distance control and more.

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About Padraig Harrington:

Born in Dublin Padraig is a proud family man married to Caroline with two children Patrick and Ciaran. As a three-time major champion, Padraig is one of the world’s top golfers and his playing record speaks for itself. Following a very successful amateur career, including winning the Walker Cup in 1995 at Royal Porthcawl in one of his three Walker Cup appearances, he turned professional in September 1995.

Having won in only his 10th event as a professional, Padraig became European number one in 2006, before winning his national Open a year later. Winning 38 times as a professional, he captured three major championships in the space of 13 months, which helped him to reach a career high of 3rd in the World Rankings. More recently, he has secured nine tournaments on the PGA Champions Tour, including the 2022 Senior US Open, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2024.

Beyond golf, Padraig is a proud family man, married to Caroline with two children and founded the Padraig Harrington Charitable Foundation to provide financial assistance to deserving beneficiaries. During Lockdown he became an internet sensation posting golf tips for amateur golfers through his social media channels and now has his own YouTube channel.

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Pádraig's Golf Tips
0:09 Key Elements of Pitching Technique
0:26 Common Setup Mistakes and How to Fix Them
1:00 Finding the Perfect Ball Position
1:50 Importance of Thin Divots in Pitching
3:30 Proper Club Selection for Controlled Shots
5:00 Practicing Impact Position for Consistency
6:30 Distance Control: Half, Three-Quarter, and Full Swings
8:00 Adjusting Grip and Stance for Distance Control
10:00 Using Swing Feel to Master Distance
12:00 How to Add Cuts and Draws for Precise Shots
13:00 Practicing Long Chip Shots for Windy Conditions
14:00 Random vs. Stock Practice Drills
16:00 Measuring Results and Building Confidence on the Course
17:30 Final Thoughts on Perfecting Pitching

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HOW TO MASTER PITCH SHOTS (50-100 Yards) | Paddy's Golf Top #26 | Padraig Harrington

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