The Simple Fix for In-Between Clubs

Are you stuck between clubs—one that's short and one that's long? Kellie Stenzel shows how to take the longer club and intentionally "throttle it down" using a simple setup change. This technique gives you more control and helps you avoid having to force a shot with too little club.

Your Action Plan

What: Your goal is to learn a consistent setup modification that allows you to take distance off a longer club when you’re caught between yardages.

Why: It is generally safer to hit a longer club gently than to try and over-swing a shorter club. Throttling down a club is easier and more repeatable than pressing for extra distance.

How:

Choose the Longer Club: Always default to the club that’s going to go a little bit too far (the bigger club).
Grip Down: Grip down an inch on the handle to shorten the effective length of the club.
Use an Open Stance: Pull your lead foot back just a little bit. This slight open stance is the key to limiting your swing.
Keep Weight Forward: Maintain your weight over the lead foot (the side toward the target).
Make a Small Swing: The combination of the shorter grip and open stance will naturally limit your backswing, encouraging you to make a smaller, controlled swing without having to press for power.

Your Instructor

Kellie Stenzel

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