Distance control
The Fundamentals of Distance Control
Build wedge, iron, and putting touch with repeatable swings instead of hopeful yardages.
Start where the ball starts
Distance control is easier to understand when you read the first 30 yards of flight. With a sand wedge, notice launch, start line, curve, and strike before adding a new swing thought. The ball is already giving you a lesson if you slow down enough to hear it.
What to check first
- Setup: aim the clubface before setting the feet.
- Strike: mark the face or use foot spray if contact is a mystery.
- Finish: hold the pose long enough to know whether you stayed in balance.
Range note: For distance control, one honest pattern is more useful than five perfect-looking rehearsals.
Take it outside
On the course, build the target around your pattern. If the day’s miss is one wedge flying over the back and the next dying short, choose a line that leaves grass, a putt, or a simple chip rather than a recovery problem.