How to Hit Solid Wedge Shots (STOP CHUNKING WEDGES)

Learn how to hit solid wedge shots with more precision and confidence with this simple golf lesson from Todd Kolb!

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There is no reason to still be hitting chunking your wedge shots, so this golf lesson helps you learn how to stop chunking wedge shots.

We are going to discuss the 3 main reasons why you are chunking wedges, and give you a great golf wedge drill to help you fix the problem. And if you really want to stop hitting wedges fat, you will want to look to see if you are taking your golf takeaway too far inside.

[jackm]

Being an Experienced Golfer at 65 - I used to have issues chunking wedge shots. I began placing more weight on my front foot - ball in the center - and opening the blade face a little (for more bounce) which improved everything. On "Shorter Touch Wedge Shots" I will place 75% of my weight on my front foot and just leave it there. No weight shift or much rotation at all. I let my lead shoulder come back proportionate to the shot needed and let gravity return the wedge into the ball. My swing effort is limited to matching the height of the backswing on my forward swing to land the ball on my targeted landing area.
 
Your videos have improved my game tremendously. In fact, I had my All Time Low Score last week. A 73 (35/38) which is one under "Senior Par 74" at my home course. [Scoring: 1 Eagle, 3 Birdies, 10 Pars & 4 Bogies (10 GIR, 8 One Putts, 4 Up & Downs to Save Par with No Doubles & No 3 Putts).
 
As you can tell, I am rather proud of that round. I credit your videos and reading, studying & applying the teachings in your book THE BAD LIE for helping me achieve that score.

Thanks Coach Todd!
All the Best,
Jack in Tampa

[hjm]

Today i left myself at least 5 shots with my wedges. I was driving it beautiful, leaving myself 60-80 yards to the green, but couldn’t approach correctly. Thanks for this video. I will go to the range and only practice wedges, PW, AW, 56 and 60

[mr.m]

Consistently solid, thorough videos that offer clear instructions and purposeful content. Still a relatively new golfer and have been practicing a lot over the off-season, and your videos have been invaluable.
I particularly like how you break down the swing components in a way that is easy to understand and follow for someone of my skill level.
Thank you so much for all your help, Todd.
I watch all of your videos and will continue to do so.

[granth]

You have no idea how helpful that was, thank you!

[jamiesloan]

100% agree with how you explained the club bottoming out behind the ball, if trying to swing too flat, and around(inside/out). Also, playing the ball too forward almost encourages an over the top, steep, outside/in swing. I was a block/hook type player for awhile. I played the ball a little too far back, and was swinging a little too “flat”. I’ve recently corrected that, through my own trial n error, and experimentation. I have to “feel” like I’m swinging over the top to get myself on the “correct” plane. Feel and real are totally different things for everybody. That’s why I strongly encourage people to play around with extremes, whether it be grip, path, or ball position. And remember, your contact, and ball flight will tell you all that you need to know. Period. I understand the golf swing more than I ever have in my life, and can now correct things in my own swing better than ever, even during a round. Great content, as always.

[Henley]

Thank you so much i am using your drill to help with my wedge shots

[Beekeeper]

Snows melting and need to get back to doing drills again, Thanks Todd for the information!!!

[Airbuslover]

Thanks Coach!

I'm going to play tomorrow and will try it at warm up.

Yesterday I played in a friendly competition and came 5th in my group. If I did't mess up the last 2 holes I'm sure I would of come 2nd.
Next time for sure I'll be shooting for 1st.

[tblynch]

I was impressed with the slider on the shaft to demonstrate desired swing plane and will attempt to remember when I regress to inside swings. Well done.

[CorekBleedingHollow]

I hit wedges okay on a mat. But I chunk it fat on real turf,

[Akashefi]

This video has changed my pitch game completely!! Thank you!!

[derrickwendler]

Just so well put. Been really trying to improve this all summer with mediocre results but looking forward to implementing these tips/that drill.

[JoelGarcia-dhwl]

Thank you. The weight shift is an amazing tip. You should really sell those sliders. That’s my last swing thought before I pull the trigger. I hear that sound. My wedges are finally becoming my scoring clubs.

[fccquoter]

I've used the "one leg" drill for years. It works great but I have a very difficult time repeating the results when I go back to my regular stance. If I shift weight at all my low point becomes very inconsistent.... Any more advice for how to help get those same results from a normal stance? I'm sure I just sway

[ScottMiller-rxwc]

Great video Todd. I was on the corse yesterday and was showing my buddy the tip about putting the weight on the lead foot. And ball position I could tell a big difference in distance and straighter shots. Thanks for all the tips

[bobpatterson]

Thanks for the tips. They all make sense to meThank you

[vivektulja]

Great video. I sometimes feel that the most important fundamental of a golf swing is weight distribution. If you get it right, not much else can go wrong. Too many instruction videos talk about elbow this-way and knee that-way, all those ideas are good but they are for more advanced players; none of those things matter if the weight distribution is wrong.

[TheWildwoodPicker]

I was always taught the ball should be right in the middle of your setup or slightly behind or back in your stance. What you're saying sounds a little contradicting to what I have always been taught. Can you elaborate on why you would want the ball slightly forward in your stance please? Thank you.

[kennethmadden]

I was almost kicked off the course the other day over a pace of play issue as I was doing so many of Todd's drills before each shot. Hehehe 😊

[rcvxkwq]

when chipping do you raise shaft to raise heel of club to eliminate digging