Squeezing a Few Extra Yards Out of a Wedge

Being really good with your distance wedge comes down to solid contact, loft control, and speed control. This allows you to control your distances precisely. When in between clubs, if you have the room to land it short, it's often easier to take the longer club and swing easier. Occasionally, this isn't the best strategy. Swinging easier can create less spin, so if you are hitting it down wind or landing on a downslope, you might want to consider drawing the ball in order to get 5 extra yards out of your stock distance wedge.