Welcome back to another episode of Q School. Today we're going to be talking about the 'scoring zone'.
This is an area off the putting surface area that doesn't require a chip or bump and run, and it's not far enough back where you need to take a full swing. It's the area in between. The area that causes so many golfers trouble!
Today I've set up three flags:
-40 yards on the front of the green,
-50 yards in the middle of the green,
-60 yards on the back of the green.
I'm going to show you with a couple different loft settings on the Q how to hit crisp, pure pitch shots so that when you get in the scoring zone you can use it to build momentum in your round. Are you ready? Let's go!
-We've got dry, firm conditions today, so for this 40 yard pitch shot we've got about 10 feet of green to work with.
I don’t want to fly it all the way to the green and risk leaving a slick downhill putt. I’ll adjust to the 58 degree lob wedge and try to pitch it a few yards short of the front.
Keep the ball position back of the center of your stance. Grip down to hand position 3 for more control. Swing the arms hip high back and though.
-For this 50 yard pitch shot we’re hitting to a middle pin on a slight upslope, and there’s plenty of green to work with this time.
But like the last shot, going long here is not an option, so I’m going to adjust down a setting to the 52 degree sand wedge and hit a running pitch shot.
Ball position back. Grip to hand position 2. Arms swing hip high just like before.
Notice Q’s wide sole and deep bounce allow for a steeper angel of attack, promoting face first contact without the risk of hitting it fat.
-For this 60 yard pitch shot we’re hitting to a back pin. It’s uphill to middle of the green, and then downhill to the flag.
I can eliminate half of the equation with a high pitch that lands on top of the spine and bounces down the slope. I’ll adjust to the 64 degree lob wedge.
Ball position still back. Grip to hand position 3. One extra step…lean the shaft forward at address to bring that leading edge down a bit. 3/4 length swing back and through. Don’t try to help the ball up. There’s plenty of loft for a downward blow.
Q’s sole design is innovative and unique, and it’s actually a key feature that enables you to hit crisp, pure pitch shots in a variety of settings and situations.
Class is dismissed, but the scoring zone is now open for business.
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