How far do you bump and run from??

[albatross]

I've been striking my wedges so poorly that I've begun to hit like a mini-punch 6 iron from 80-90 yards. Has this ever worked consistently for anyone here?

It seemed to work ok for me considering it was the first time I tried this strategy. One thing I did like is the fact that there is less room for error in the swing, (chunking a wedge, hitting it thin).

Do you always hit wedge from 80-90 yards, or does anyone use this type of shot when there is no danger in front of the green???

[Dent]

I always use my 54* from 100 yards and in, if its more than 30 yards I hit a high shot, If its below 30 I hit a low punch type chip. It's awsome.

If im right around the green with so much green to work with I'll use a 7 iron and hit it like a putting stroke, haven't missed by more than 2 feet EVER with that shot this year.

[ks8829]

I hit my 60 degree for 80 yards and my 56 for 90 yards, anything inbetween I aim left and open my club face.


But I believe what works for you is what matters, you don't need to paint pictures on the score cards

[JackieTreehorn]

I used to hit PING Eye 2's in high school and the PW was terrible...major balloon shots so that it was hard to gauge distance. I started only hitting knock down 8-irons from 100 yards or so and it really helped my game back then. (I still like hitting knock downs from 100-120 when its windy or the green contours are tough.)

But in the future, I would suggest becoming comfortable with your wedges. For me, swinging in control combined with getting better clubs with stiffer shafts was the solution.

[LongIron]

Depending on the hole, I've recently been using a 56* - delofting it with hands forward and hitting a like 50-75yd pitch with great success.

[twomey7]

I always use my 54* from 100 yards and in, if its more than 30 yards I hit a high shot, If its below 30 I hit a low punch type chip. It's awsome.

Why your 54. What distance do you use your 60?

[kc8kir]

It really depends on the course design and grass. Bump and runs are not a good choice for guarded fronts or heavy undulations. Additionally, they are a poor choice for tiered greens. On some courses bump and runs are not so great because the grass deadens the ball roll too fast. I played a nice course in a company tournament this past weekend, and tried bump and running a few chips early on. The grass was wet and lush enough that it wanted to bump and stop. Went back to more of a downward strike to really get the ball in the air and onto the green. Got closer to the pin much more frequently.

Very tricky tactical situation.... one of the reasons I love the short game.

[mrgilmore]

You cant really do bump and run successfully in winter the ball just stops far too quickly. I usually use 55* from anything in from 90 and throw it up nice and high

[$2 Nassau]

I use different punch shots with different clubs, I think it is a great way to hit a safe, accurate shot. Depends on the situation. Sometimes from 80 yards or so I might just take a PW, put the ball back in my stance and shorten my swing, try to accelarate through the ball to send it up there nice and low with some spin. It's a very reliable shot and I find it easier to control the distance sometimes rather than going the high route.

[Dent]

Why your 54. What distance do you use your 60?

I guess it's because its pretty new and I like to hit it alot. It all depends on the pin position as well. If the pin is right up front I'll use my 60, but I have no confidence what so ever with that club. I don't really like to hit the ball high anymore, So i rarely use it.