pitching off hard(er) fairways

[Erik_K]

Hola everyone!

At last week's league outing, the fairways were rather firm. I simply couldn't hit a stock pitch shot (more of a sweepy or "Tour" pitch if you will). But if the ground is hard, do you need to "go down" after it and perhaps employ a leading edge divot?

Erik

 

[SteveT]

Learn to "flip & nip"...

 

[Rick Dandy]

Hey Erik,

Is it dry in Maryland this early in the year? 'headed north soon..

If it's hardpan you better be hitting a texas cut with a little dash of Seve thrown in.

Weight left the whole show.

Stance open.

Move away with wrist cock up the wall.

and take it all left.

 

[johnnymarlboro]

It's definitely pretty dry. The Baltimore area is even worse then around Washington. I think it's been somewhere around 40% less rain then normal. I think alot of the country is experiencing drought right now as well.

 

[Jim Kobylinski]

You need a wedge with less bounce to play the same shot off harder turf generally; too much bounce and you can't slide it under.

 

[curtisj76]

Do you guys play the ball more back in your stance for this type of shot?

 

[Jim Kobylinski]

Do you guys play the ball more back in your stance for this type of shot?

Depends, if you have a wedge that allows the leading edge to sit low enough no (unless you wanted too on purpose). If you don't, then yes..just to guarantee a bit more down.