MENU

SEARCH

Stop Chunking the Ball Kathy Nyman - womens golf
BOOKMARK
Please login to bookmark Close

How to Stop Chunking the Ball into the Water

LPGA Teaching Professional Kathy Nyman demonstrates how to hit your wedge confidently over water and avoid chunking the ball.

Common Reasons for Chunking the Ball:

  1. Too much weight shift
  2. Hitting fat behind the ball.
  3. Trying to hit the ball too hard
  4. Decelerating at impact

How to Hit Your Wedge Confidently Over the Water:

When you have a wedge shot over water, use these simple tips to land safely on the green.

  1. Put the ball in the center of your stance
  2. At address put 60% of your weight on your forward foot
  3. Keep your head centered over the ball
  4. Minimize your weight shift and down and through the ball

Next time you are faced with a wedge over water, remember to put around 60% of your weight on your front foot, keep your head very steady and, without transferring your weight, hit down and accelerate through impact and you should be able to get that ball over the water no problem.

POPULAR LESSONS RIGHT NOW

Popular Lessons Right Now

MEMBERS
Mastering Short Putts: 4 Essential Tips
Sue Shapcott shares four key tips to sharpen your short putting skills. Learn how to align the ball, control speed, focus with...
View Lesson
MEMBERS
Expert Guide to Playing Hybrids
Hybrids really are the most versatile weapons in your bag. They can be used off the tee or fairway, and even work for chips and...
View Lesson
MEMBERS
Great Drives Start Here: Why Level Shoulders are Power Killers
Christina Ricci shows why a level shoulder line in your backswing and an upward shift in your downswing with the driver robs you...
View Lesson

Women’s Golf Group Buzz

MEMBER'S GROUP BUZZ
Frances Group 201024