If you ask any pro what they carry in their bag, the answer usually includes multiple wedges. The modern game is about shot making and precision. Many of the era's top players are tremendously skilled in the wedge department, including Phil Mickelson and rising star Jordan Speith.

We review what is needed to bring versatility to your pitch game.

Open the clubface                                               

The most precious tip on varying wedge play is the use of the face. When the blade lies open it automatically adds loft and generates spin. The opposite applies when the face is closed or square.

Practice

When firing balls at the range, practice playing the shot forward in your stance. This will allow the ball to fly from the club at a higher trajectory. By moving the position of the swing and the trigger it will adjust distance and shot type naturally.

It is about striking with confidence. Perfecting the snap motion through impact generates more spin and more variety of striking.

Steepness of the Swing

It can also prove useful to vary the downswing angle. This can increase ball speed and spin to enable additional shots unavailable with a traditional swing path. There is no right or wrong answer, many players find methods of shot making with wedges that cannot be found in a text book. Sometimes lies and circumstance dictate a need for something new.

Great Tip

Practice playing longer irons with open blades to perfect the technique. It will seriously aid your consistency on the pitch side of your game. Learning this skill will add shots to your armoury without the penalty of buying new wedges. 

If you need any further assistance then please visit your local Foremost Golf professional.