Hitting good shots with a pitching wedge can knock strokes off your golf score. When you are in close and you want to pitch the ball toward the hole, you can put yourself in a position to get your shot close for an easier putt. While many golfers struggle to learn the nuances of putting, they can make rapid progress when it comes to pitching.
Hit Down on the Ball
One of the keys to golf is that you hit down on the ball to make it go up. This is especially true when it comes to hitting with a wedge. Notice the extreme angle of the club. That will help the ball get in the air quickly. This is vital when hitting with a wedge because you will have to hit the ball over hazards such as water, bunkers and trees. Take a steep angle of attack with the wedge.
Left Arm Straight
Keep your left arm (for right-handed golfers) stiff and straight when hitting with a wedge. This will provide you with a consistent radius in the arc your club makes when hitting the ball. The swing should not change with the distance of the shot. Knowing this should help you hit the ball cleaner in pressure situations when you realize there's only one swing you need to know.
Aiming the Ball
When you are hitting a wedge to a green and you're on level ground, aim at the flag. However, if you are playing on a hill and the ball is below your feet, aim to the left of the target. When the ball is below your feet, you will have the tendency to slice the ball to the right. Aiming left will compensate for that. If the ball is above your feet, you will need to aim to the right because that kind of shot is more likely to have right-to-left movement.
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