Distance control
Common Distance Control Mistakes and Simple Fixes
Fix the habits that send wedges long, lags short, and approach shots between clubs.
Read the miss before fixing it
The common error in distance control is reacting to the last ball instead of the pattern. A single poor swing can be wind, balance, or contact. Three similar shots are a message worth respecting.
Simple fixes to test
| Pattern | First check | Better response |
|---|---|---|
| Ball starts off line | Face at address | Re-aim the club, then the body |
| Strike wanders | Distance from ball | Make three half-speed swings |
| Curve doubles | Path and face gap | Shorten the swing and reduce speed |
Avoid the opposite miss
If one wedge flying over the back and the next dying short shows up, do not chase the mirror-image mistake. Make one small adjustment, hit a short set, and judge the start line before changing again.