Golf Tips: 2/3 Rule for Pitch Shots

Most amateur golfers immediately grab their lob wedge or sand wedge when around the green chipping and pitching.   The margin of error when hitting higher lofted shots around the green is much higher, meaning those shots are far tougher and more risky.  The shot must carry more, and carry spin after it lands.  Most amateur golfers cannot control either that distance or the spin. 2/3 Rule A far better option for most golfers is the 2/3 rule.  No matter what distance the shot is around the green, it is best for the shot to roll 2/3 of the way.  Therefore the shot should carry 1/3 of the way. Take a pitching wedge or lower lofted club instead of a lob or sand wedge, and play a rolling shot with little to no spin.  Aim to land the ball at a point 1/3 of the distance to the hole and try to strike the ball in such a manner that it will roll the other 2/3 after it lands. Using this technique will result in much closer proximity to the hole. It will also help eliminate the terrible things which can happen when trying to hit lofted shots, like fat chunks or skulls.  Chunks will go nowhere, leaving a chip from about the same position.  Skulls or thin shots will likely go over the green, leaving yet another chip/pitch coming back and the same basic situation. If it is a shot you're not used to be sure to hit the practice chipping area first so as not to get discouraged on the course with lack of feel for the shot.