“Bellied Wedge Shot”

photo credit: nsaplayer   If your ball is resting against the collar of rough bordering the apron of the green, which club would you use?  The putter is not the answer.  The wedge is the preferred club, however, the way the shot is played is far from typical.

1)  With your pitching wedge, apply your putting grip and assume your putting posture.  2)  Choke down on the club in order to gain more control of the stroke.  3)  Hover the clubhead so the leading edge meets the ball’s equator (you do not want the clubhead to be caught in the rough).  4)  Keep your head and shoulders very still and maintain firm wrists with little or no hinge during the swing.  5)  Strike the center of the ball with the leading edge.