Mastering the Art of Wedge Shots: Tips from Fred Couples

TLDRLearn from PGA Tour legend Fred Couples on how to hit a variety of wedge shots with precision and control. Discover the techniques for draw, cut, high, low, and hooking shots, and how to use slopes to your advantage. Get ready to improve your short game!

Key insights

🎯Aim slightly right with a slightly open face for a draw shot.

🔀Stand closer to the ball and close the face for a cut shot.

🚀To hit it high, have a higher follow-through.

🌊Hold the face slightly shut for a low driving shot with the grain.

🌪️To play a big hooking sweeper, have an open face and stand further away.

Q&A

Do I have to hook the ball by shutting the face down?

No, you can start the ball wherever you want by adjusting the face angle.

Why is technique important in wedge shots?

Technique, such as follow-through and swing speed, determines the trajectory and spin of the ball.

How can I hit a high wedge shot?

Focus on having a higher follow-through to increase the ball's height.

When should I play a low driving shot?

You can play a low driving shot when you want to keep the ball flight low and with the grain.

How can I hit a big hooking sweeper?

Open the face, stand further away, and make a rounder swing to create a hooking shot.

Timestamped Summary

00:00PGA Tour legend Fred Couples shares his tips on hitting wedge shots.

02:48Fred demonstrates how to hit a high shot by having a higher follow-through.

03:32Learn how to hit a big hooking sweeper shot with an open face and a rounder swing.