Golf Swing Book » a pitch shot is more delicate to hit http://www.golfswingbook.com/blog Golf Swing Books Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:52:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 When to Pitch http://www.golfswingbook.com/blog/the-short-game/when-to-pitch http://www.golfswingbook.com/blog/the-short-game/when-to-pitch#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:10:30 +0000 Admin http://www.golfswingbook.com/blog/?p=1615 Approach shot
Creative Commons License photo credit: eMaringolo   Definition:  a pitch shot flies high and stops abruptly.  It is a much more delicate shot than a chip shot.  When the conditions are good, it can be a very productive shot, however, it is a shot that is widely overused. 

Hit a Pitch Shot When:  1)  The Green is Very Soft > it’s easier to get the ball to stop on soft greens.  2)  A Good Lie > pitch shots require a more delicate touch.  3)  Uphill Lie > an uphill lie is advantageous since it’s easier to execute and also allows for more ball height.  4)  Obstacle > if you are behind any sort of an object (tree, bush, mound, fence etc.) it’s safer to go over it rather than through, or around it.

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