Worried About Backspin?

photo credit: lrargerich   One of the most popular questions students ask their golf instructors is: “how can I get more backspin?”  It seems everyone, amateur and Pro alike, is concerned about backspin.  The answer isn’t so difficult, however.

First ask yourself where most of your approach shots land.  The approach shots of most amateurs land short of the pin, whereas, professionals usually land their shots up to or past the cup.  Pros need backspin to get their shots close.  Amateurs need a little roll to get up to the pin.

Achieving the right amount of backspin requires perfect technique which most amateurs just don’t have.  Bottom line:  stop worrying about backspin and worry more about the precise distance you can hit each club, then make allowances for roll.