Putting more spin on your wedge shots is a desired skill for many amateur golfers, as it not only looks impressive but is also incredibly useful around the greens. However, achieving this level of spin is not as easy as it may seem and requires practice and skill. To help you improve your wedge shots, GOLF’s Top 100 Teachers share their expert advice on how to increase spin on your wedge shots.
One key aspect to focus on when trying to increase spin on your wedge shots is controlling your low point in your swing. By understanding how to control where in your swing arc you are contacting the ball and hitting the ball with the bottom two grooves of the clubface while using a negative angle of attack, you can generate more spin on your shots. This fundamental control is essential in achieving the desired spin on your wedge shots, according to Jon Tattersall.
In addition to controlling your low point, ensuring clean grooves and setting up with an open clubface can also help increase spin on your wedge shots. By maintaining a wide stance and rotating your ribcage through the ball during your swing, you can create more “nip” at impact, resulting in increased spin on the ball. Jonathan Yarwood recommends focusing on these elements to achieve greater spin on your wedge shots.
Jim Murphy suggests shallow out the angle of attack and leaning the shaft more forward at impact to help players put more spin on their wedges. By trapping or compressing the ball between the ground and the face of the club, this technique can generate more spin on the shot. By adjusting these angles and focusing on technique, players can achieve the desired spin on their wedge shots.
Another tip is to place the ball back in your stance, ensure fresh grooves, use a premium ball, and make clean contact. By changing up your stance and focusing on the backswing to get the club straight up like a ferris wheel, you can potentially increase spin on your wedge shots. John Dunigan suggests trying this approach to see how it impacts your ability to generate spin on your shots.
