Pro Tips (from the book!)

• These shots require finesse, as the desired height and distance is shorter than the stock full-swing distance of your highest-lofted club.

• When hitting these wedge shots, position the ball in the middle of your stance or just

slightly behind middle. Generally, the farther forward you position the ball in your stance, the higher it goes; the farther back you play it, the lower it will go.

• Put extra emphasis on swinging smoothly and freely as the goal is not distance but accuracy. Trust the club to do the work for you.

• Select your club based on how far you hit these wedges, but also on what clubs you feel most comfortable with.

• You can establish two or three different distances per wedge: full swing, three-quarter back-swing and half backswing will make the ball fly different distances with the same club.