Hinge and Hold method, Desi. But you've got to practice it to learn it, and then you've got to practice it from the type of lie that's giving you fits.
Let me spain it to you Lucy. I am from Iowa with fescue, no problem with pitch shots. Moved to northwest Arkansas about 14 years ago. In summer no problem. But they don't over seed any more. Now with winter and covid cart policy 1 person per cart the Bermuda is beat down and either dirt or mud lies from cart. I can use a hybrid if on approach but what if I have a bunker to pitch it over. What is the best technique or am I screwed.
@Kirk & Myrna Van De Walle - It's a very difficult shot that we are not apt to practice since there's typically not an opportunity to recreate that kind of lie at the range. Ball-first contact is imperative, and that usually means presetting more weight forward. Within the Pitching Course you're going to find various lessons on contact, weight forward, too much hand/wrist action, etc. I recommend working through the entire course to build a reliable pitching stroke, and then making the necessary adjustments in your setup and ball position so you can tackle those tight lies without having to modify your mechanics.
@Kirk & Myrna Van De Walle - Are you referring to chipping from around the green or longer pitch shots? Have you worked through the Chipping and Pitching Simplified course? One of the keys you'll find in this course - which is especially helpful for chipping from difficult lies like those presented by Bermuda grass - is to set up with the toe of the club angled slightly down. This will aid the face in moving through the grass without getting hung up.
Hinge and Hold method, Desi. But you've got to practice it to learn it, and then you've got to practice it from the type of lie that's giving you fits.
Let me spain it to you Lucy. I am from Iowa with fescue, no problem with pitch shots. Moved to northwest Arkansas about 14 years ago. In summer no problem. But they don't over seed any more. Now with winter and covid cart policy 1 person per cart the Bermuda is beat down and either dirt or mud lies from cart. I can use a hybrid if on approach but what if I have a bunker to pitch it over. What is the best technique or am I screwed.
I am talking about longer pitch shots from dormant Bermuda grass that is beaten down and like hard pan
@Kirk & Myrna Van De Walle - Are you referring to chipping from around the green or longer pitch shots? Have you worked through the Chipping and Pitching Simplified course? One of the keys you'll find in this course - which is especially helpful for chipping from difficult lies like those presented by Bermuda grass - is to set up with the toe of the club angled slightly down. This will aid the face in moving through the grass without getting hung up.