3 Simple Wedge Strategies Pros Use From Inside 100 Yards

Ever wonder how PGA Tour pros seem to be so effortlessly good with their wedges from inside 100 yards? While the driver usually gets most of our attention, scoring truly comes from the short game. We call this 50 - 100 yard area the “Scoring Zone” for a reason. And the thing is, most amateurs ignore this part of their game. In this episode of The Game Plan, Golf Digest Senior Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen breaks down how the best players in the world use 3 simples strategies to dial in their scoring wedges—and the good news is, amateurs can do these too. From gapping, to shot shapes to aiming management, you’ll get practical golf tips to help you hit more greens and lower your scores.

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