Hi Robert,

I have just purchased the Dave Pelz "Short Game Bible" . He promotes what he calls the finesse wedge shot" .

I played a game this weekend and put some of the principles into practice and was very pleased with the results and accuracy.

Generally he takes any coil and hand/wrist action out of the wedge shot, you have to use a synchronised turning of your body through the take away, impact and follow through, where the club turns with your torso and shoulders. You should also keep your hands "Dead" through the shot to remove the effect of adrenalin tightening your grip, also form a very neutral grip.

He also says that you should hit through to a high finish (As Bill suggests) arms at 3:0 O' Clock at least, no matter what the length of backswing so that you keep the wedge accelerating through impact. Finally he suggests you use a 7:30 - 9:00 and 10:30 clock-face position backswing where possible (12:0 O' Clock pointing above your head)

Finally he says the ball should ALWAYS be mid-way between your ankles for all wedge shots except sand where it should be inside your left heel.

Chip shots: feet close together and pointing left of target, ball off rear of back foot toes. Turn wrists downwards in grip to stop collapsing. Hands ahead and hit down crisply into the back of the ball with a putting stroke.

I hope this goes some way to help.

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Best Regards
Brian

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Funny o'l game!