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Hi, my son is 13, plays the game recreationally.  Takes lessons periodically.  We were going to start hitting the short game (5-60 yards) practice area at a nearby course a couple times a week this year -- he wants to consistently break 100, i'd like to dip into the 70's here and there.   So, this would just be a part of those goals.  :)

i myself use a sort of simplified Pelz clock system with a 60 degree and 56 degree wedges for non-full swing shots - and practicing 1x week has dramatically increased my strokens gained for short game.  

now that the boy would like to practice with me regularly, i'm wondering if there's a system he should use or at least read up on.  The short game bible is an option, but pretty complicated and not a super easy read.   Any ideas?

 

Also, he needs a good wedge or two.  he's not quite tall enough for a men's set, so holding off on that.  But i would buy him a good wedge or two if would help him out, i'd even splurge for a fitting if the gurus on here thought it worth the price -- i have my doubts but in the end, won't quibble about a few hundred bucks.  Thoughts?


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I have three book recommendations. In no order except maybe age:

 

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