The instructor in the video explains this concept when working on your distance control with pitch shots. “10 yards per hour is going to change the flight of the golf ball by 10 yards each time.

He played several long bunker shots (20-35 yards), and got it close for enough to one putt. He hit some pitch shots that require unreal feel and got those close enough for par saves.

When you hit pitch shots higher, it's more difficult to control distance. You're adding unnecessary variables, like having to judge wind and how big of a swing to make.

The secret to turning around his pitch shots For me, it was having a repeatable technique. Basically, I went to a practice facility and measured the carry distance for each of two swings: a 30 ...

I believe the short game is the area in which golfers can generally use the most improvement, and an improved short game is the best way to lower your scores.

FLOP-PITCH SHOT Hold the Face Open Here’s a tough one: a tight lie over sand to a tucked pin, 40 or 50 yards away. It’s too far for a flop, and a basic pitch will scoot to the far side of the ...