Hope everyone had a nice Labor Day- today we’ve got a fantastic drill to improve your pitch shot motion, as demonstrated by one of the best coaches in the game - Chris Como. If you want to become a short game wizard like Jordan Spieth, read more below.
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SHORT GAME
The Split Hand Grip Drill Forces You Into the Proper Pitch Shot Positions
Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor Chris Como Demonstrates
Jordan Spieth said he never hits anything but cut shots around the green - see video here. Doing so ensures maximum spin, but it also puts a premium on making great contact with a solid pitch shot motion. If you struggle from 20-40 yards out, here’s your drill:
-STEP 1: From ~25-30 yards out or so, take your stance and put your weight on your lead side, per usual.
-STEP 2: When you take your grip, split your hands with one hand toward the butt end of the grip and the other toward the bottom of the grip.
-STEP 3: Practice a typical pitch shot motion. When you take the club back, keep the butt end of the club between your arms. The split hand grip will force you to take the club back to the outside (where the club head get further away from your body in the first few feet).
-STEP 4: Now hit a few pitch shots with the same split hand grip. Once you’re comfortable with the motion, try putting your hands on the club in a more typical grip position.
For those interested in diving deeper into Jordan Spieth’s philosophy, here’s a great explanation in his own words:
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