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:
Too much weight shift
Hitting fat behind the ball.
Trying to hit the ball too hard
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.
Put the ball in the center of your stance
At address put 60% of your weight on your forward foot
Keep your head centered over the ball
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.
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