68# Mastering the Short Game in Golf.

The Podcast describe a short game golf Concept by the SFT Golf Academy. The course focuses on improving the short game (putting, pitch & roll, pitching, bunker shots), emphasizing distance control and analyzing the impact of various factors such as club selection and terrain. It introduces different techniques and strategies, supported by scientific insights and data from PGA players. The course also addresses club fitting in relation to the short game.

Enhanced Short Game for Better Overall Golf Performance

An optimized short game can drastically improve overall golf performance, as it accounts for 65% of the total game. This means the easiest way to improve one's score is to enhance the short game.

Here are some ways an improved short game impacts overall golf performance:

1. Fewer Strokes: A tour player averages 25 short game strokes per round, whereas an amateur with a handicap of 28 requires significantly more. This demonstrates how improving the short game can greatly reduce the number of strokes.

2. Better Distance Control: Enhancing distance control in pitching and chipping places the ball closer to the pin, leading to more one-putts and fewer three-putts.

3. Increased Confidence: A solid short game can boost a golfer's confidence, positively affecting all aspects of their game.

Key Aspects of the Short Game:

1. Putting: Mastering the correct speed, analyzing putts, aiming accurately, and reading greens are essential for successful putting.

2. Pitch and Roll: This technique is used for shots near the green, where the ball should fly about ¼ of the way and roll the rest to the pin. Proper club selection and trajectory control are crucial.

3. Pitching: For shots ranging from 20 to 95 meters to the pin, selecting the right club and swing technique is vital to achieve the desired distance and flight height.

4. Bunker Shots: Ball positioning, clubface angle, and swing technique influence the ball’s trajectory and roll behavior out of the bunker.

The sources emphasize the importance of club selection, movement mechanics, strategy, and mental focus for a successful short game.

Additionally, they highlight the significance of club fitting for the short game. Adjusting loft, lie, bounce, club length, and shaft stiffness to the player's individual needs can significantly improve results.

• www.Golf247.eu