Why this ‘ladder drill’ can improve your wedge game

One of the fastest ways to improve your scores is to dial in the distance control with your wedges. Of course, this is easier said than done.

But Drew Stoltz, co-host of GOLF Podcast subparthere’s a drill that can help you take your wedge game to the next level. It’s called stair drilling.

In the latest episode of Emergency 9, presented by Cobra, Stoltz explains how he uses training to get the most out of his Cobra King wedges.

“It’s tailored to improve your distance control with your wedges,” Stoltz said. “All you need is a handful of balls and a green. If you do this over and over before a round, you’re sure to improve your short game.”

So how does the workout work?

“You find a spot on the green and you give yourself a lot of green to work with,” Stoltz said. “You need a good space for this drill. Take a handful of balls, step off the green and pick a club. The goal of this drill is to get as many balls on the green as possible with each shot shorter than the shot before it.

“So, for example, on my first shot, I’ll try to get it as close to the back of the green as possible, to the edge, without going over.

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You then go down the stairs until a shot passes where your last shot landed. How many balls you get on the green before you hit one too far is your score. Then, you get the balls and try to beat that score.

“This will dial in your remote control,” Stoltz said. “You’ll learn how to hit different shots with the same club—low runners, soft highs. It’s a great way to improve your short game.”

To hear more from Stoltz, watch the entire video above.