Are you planning on heading south and playing on Bermuda grass this winter?  When hitting pitch shots on this type of grass, it is essential that you have the proper form that will prevent you from taking too much ground before the ball.

In order to hit these shots solid with consistency, creating situation where you are setup for more of a “sweeping” action, rather than a “digging” action is ideal.  Here’s a few tips to help you to master the pitch shot!

At Setup:

1. Allow your arms to hang straight down under your shoulders.  Grab the club with your hands directly in front of the center of your body.  Lean slightly toward the target.
2. Slightly open your clubface.  This will point the club slightly to the right of target (for the right handed player).  A slightly open clubface sets the club in a position where the leading edge is less prone to dig.
3. Angle your stance slightly to the left to offset the clubface being aimed slightly to the right.

The Swing:

1. Take the club back on plane.
2. Minimize your wrist hinge during the backswing.
3. Rotate your body through the hitting area.  This will help you to achieve “ball then turf” contact.  You can think “belt buckle towards the target”.

It has been said that it can take anywhere from 3,000-5,000 correct repetitions to make any one change in your swing unconscious.  Meet with Dave this winter to put together YOUR plan that will have you playing the way you would like come April!

Dave will be available for instruction at the brand new “Premier Golf and Fitness” for Indoor Trackman Lessons and at the “Route Fore Golf Center” on the newly upgraded PGA Tour Simulators!