Things You'll Need:
- Pitching wedge
- Sand wedge
- Loft wedge
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Step 1
Before you even pick out your club, determine how far from the green you are. Remember that wedge play is generally utilized inside the one hundred yard marker. If you are inside one hundred yards and are not in the sand, use your pitching wedge.
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Step 2
The main differences between using an iron and a wedge is your stance and your hands. While using irons, the ball should be closer to your left foot, or if you have a logo on your polo, use that to line it up. When using your wedge, the ball should be further back in your stance. As for your hands, they should be slightly in front of the ball.
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Step 3
The wedge is used for loft, not distance, which means you will need more finesse and less power. This will require you to keep in mind your putting stroke. You may not need a full swing. Like your putt stroke, how far back you go in your backswing should be the same as your foreswing.
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Step 4
When playing out of the sand, you will want to use your sand wedge. Grip the wedge high on the handle just as you would a normal iron shot. This will encourage you to hit a full shot and not back down. Grip the club tight with your little finger and ring finger on your left hand to ensure your clubface does not close in the sand. You will want to have more of an open stance while hitting out of the sand, so move your left foot outward just a bit. With the ball and the shaft lined up with your zipper, take a normal swing.
