What club should I pitch with?

Choose the right club - A pitch shot requires a club with more loft than a chip. You'll want to use anything between a gap wedge and lob wedge. These clubs will get more air underneath the ball and allow a softer landing.

What club should you use for a bump and run?

McIlroy explains that the first key to hitting the low bump and run is taking a lower-lofted club. He usually chips with a 60-degree wedge, but for the bump and run his go-to club is the 52-degree wedge. “(The bump and run) is all about setup,” McIlroy says. “You want to keep the ball back in your stance.

What wedge do most pros chip with?

What degree wedge is best for chipping? For most golfers, a gap wedge or a sand wedge with loft of between 52° and 56° will produce the most consistent outcome when chipping.

What club should I use for 20 yards?

20 yards or further

Using a pitching wedge, gap wedge or sand wedge will work just fine from these distances. This shot will get the golf ball up in the air quickly, and land onto the green with little roll.

Can you pitch with a 9 iron?

The 9 iron and the pitching wedge are both great golf clubs to consider when approaching a green and when chipping and putting. Chances are, if you have a complete set of golf clubs, you will have a pitching wedge and a 9 iron in place. The great thing about these clubs is that even beginners can learn to use them.

WHAT CLUB DO THE PRO'S CHIP

What iron should I chip with?

For a basic chip, use a 52- to 56-degree wedge. Play the ball center, and get your weight forward so your left shoulder is over your left foot.

Is a 10 iron the same as a pitching wedge?

The 10-iron has the same lof as a pitching wedge. But the pitching wedge is a bit heavier and has a more pronounced bounce angle which makes it more versatile than the 10-iron and is why the 10-iron has all but disappeared.

How far should a 7 iron go?

Average 7 Iron Distances are following:

Beginning golfers- 100 yards (men) or 60 yards (women) Intermediate golfers- 135 yards (men) and 75 yards (women) Advanced golfers- 165 yards (men) or 140 yards (women)

Why can I only drive 200 yards?

The main reasons why the average golfer isn't able to hit 200 yards is due to poor technique, rapid swing, insufficient knowledge and lack of practice.

How far should a 9 iron go?

For men, the average 9 iron distance is between 130-140 yards. A more experienced golfer who makes better contact and is longer, will usually hit it 135 yards and further. A tour pro will hit it closer to 150-160 yards on average. For women, the average will be around 90-100 yards.

What is the rule of 12 in golf chipping?

The Rule of 12 In Golf Chipping. The rule of 12 is a golf chipping technique that explains the exact relationship between the loft on a golf club and the amount of roll you will get on a chip shot. We use 12 yards as the total distance we want the ball to carry on the chip.

What is the easiest wedge to hit?

The easiest wedges to hit are cavity-back wedges like the Cleveland CBX 2 and the Callaway Mack Daddy CB. This style of wedge makes it easier for players to get the ball up in the air quickly, even without making perfect contact.

Is it better to chip with a 56 or 60 degree wedge?

As a general rule, average golfers will have an easier time hitting a 56-degree wedge compared to a 60-degree wedge. A 56-degree wedge will give just as much distance but it will also be a lot more consistent when you're chipping onto the green.

Is 230 yards a good drive?

Here's an interesting fact: While PGA Tour pros hit their drives anywhere from 280 yards to 320 yards on average, and LPGA Tour pros hit their drives from 230 to 270 yards on average, most recreational golfers, according to Golf Digest, average somewhere around 195-205 yards with their drivers.

What was Tiger Woods Longest drive?

Tiger Woods (498 yards, 18th hole at the Plantation Course, Kapalua, Hawaii at the Mercedes Championship in 2002)

How do I increase my swing speed?

How far does Tiger Woods hit a 7-iron?

Club Averages

His long irons (2- to 4-iron) range from 250 to 200 yards. His middle irons (5, 6, 7) range from 208 to 172 yards. His 8-iron travels 158 yards, and 9-iron flies 142.

Why can't I hit my 7-iron?

The main reason why a golfer can't hit their irons consistently is due to incorrect stance, poor contact with the ball, or using an iron that is too long or short for their height.

How fast do pros swing a 7-iron?

According to TrackMan statistics, the average 7-iron clubhead speed on the PGA Tour is 90 mph. The average male recreational golfer, on the other hand, swings the same club at closer to 75 mph, which is why he hits his 7-iron about 140 yards, compared with 170 to 180 yards for the Tour guys.

What 3 wedges should I carry?

Know your pitching wedge loft.

If it's 45 degrees or less, add three more wedges that are spaced apart by no more than 4-5 degrees each. So generally think about putting in a gap wedge that's 48 or 50 degrees, a sand wedge that's between 54 and 56 degrees, and a lob wedge that's between 58 and 60 degrees.

Do I need a 3 and 4 iron?

The only time you might want a 4 iron is if its a driving iron. Either a 3 or 4 iron are the most common types of driving irons, but you'd only want to consider it when you get better. These irons have more mass behind them and are a cross between an iron and a hybrid.

What does P mean on golf club?

Instead that have letters such as P or PW for pitching wedge and S for sand wedge. The sand wedge, gap wedge and lob wedge might also be identified by the degrees of loft.