Use this awesome 9-iron shot to get up and down around the greens

Look, I know I’m not the voice for him ANY amateur golfer out there, but in my opinion, the scariest shot on the golf course is anything within 30 meters of the placement surface – and I’ll tell you why.

First, there is a lot that goes into hitting a great shot from this type of yard. Not only do you have to choose the right club, but you have to be near perfect while hitting it, making sure to call in the remote control to leave it as close to the pin as possible.

Along these lines, there is so much bad that can happen in the short game that it can get in your head, which, in effect, destroys any confidence and chance for success. I’m not sure about you, but I can’t help but let the negative thoughts creep in, imagining the worst possible outcome – such as a shrapnel or skull shot.

Finally, even when you have the right club, ideal setup and perfect contact do not guarantee success, as the type of shot you hit dictates the end result. Hit it too high, and the ball may stick to the green. Hit it at low speed and the ball can catch the wrong slant and roll more than you think, leaving you with a long putt.

So yeah, if you can’t tell, I’ve kind of lost confidence in my short game at the moment.

But GOLF Teacher to watch Adam Smith offers help to players like me and provides an alternative short game shot that can boost your confidence and leave you in better places to get up and down. Check out his tips below.

How to execute the scooter shot with the 9 iron

“Many golfers get frustrated when they chip or hit a shot close to the green, with those little mistakes really adding strokes to the scorecard and potentially destroying a player’s psyche,” says Smith.

But to help instill confidence and see more success getting up and downSmith suggests trying a “scooter shot” with your 9-iron, which he says can become your go-to shot in these types of situations.

“Basically, you’re going to hit a chip shot using your 9-iron, because the loft of this club is stronger than any other wedge,” says Smith. “Also, the visual profile of your 9-iron can make you think of swiping the ball off the grass instead of digging into the green, which can happen when you’re looking down a wedge with more loft on it. By using this stronger loft on the 9-iron, it will also help you roll the ball into the hole.”

So how can you hit this scooter kick? Smith explains below and includes photos to make it perfect.

“Just use your putting stroke with the 9-iron and feel like you’re taking the ball out of the fairway with a smooth, sweeping stroke,” he says. “Make sure to use gentle grip pressure as well, just like you do when setting.”

To really hit this 9 iron on target, here’s how to set it up:

Of course, this type of shot takes some fine tuning and practice to master. But Smith says the most important thing to getting it right is dialing in your swing, which should mimic what you use with your putter. He offers some advice on how to do this.

“Position the 9-iron with the clubface square to your target and keep the clubhead low to the ground on the backswing and through the shot,” he says. “Avoid any wrist movement – ​​which can cause choppy or bladed shots – and simply swing your shoulders, arms and club together like a pendulum.

“This shot should look like you’re sweeping the leaves off the front porch with a broom, so just let the clubhead sweep the grass under the ball.”

By including this 9-iron in your repertoire around the green, you can save strokes, build your confidence and make lower scores. So try it to see better results in a short time.

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