CONTROLLING WEDGE DISTANCE // Ian's Wedge Lesson featuring Martin Chuck

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • Today, Ian is joined by Martin Chuck from the Tour Striker Golf Academy. Martin is one of the top instructors in the world and today he gives Ian a lesson on wedge control.
    Martin takes Ian through his technique on controlling the distance on your wedges.
    The benefits are obvious, you will give yourself more makeable putts and help you avoid three putts and tough chips. What isn’t obvious is the fact that Martin starts from the end position and works his way back.
    Let’s see how Martin's technique works out when Ian gives it a go.
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  • @kosko20
    @kosko20 2 роки тому +12

    "it literally went in" and you guys laugh it off like that wasn't a 1 in a million putt lmao

    • @jmoll6503
      @jmoll6503 2 роки тому +2

      I wanna see the club flip like a walk off home run. These guys have no idea how to celebrate.

  • @casmorgan7544
    @casmorgan7544 2 роки тому +1

    We'll done you two. Going to the range to practice this technique. Thank you!

  • @timmacivor1963
    @timmacivor1963 2 роки тому +18

    The entire series with Martin has been outstanding, so insightful delivered in a great way

  • @erniecarey2125
    @erniecarey2125 2 роки тому +34

    I’m quickly becoming a fan of this channel and especially Martin Chuck - this lesson is pure gold.

  • @The_sunday_lout
    @The_sunday_lout 2 роки тому +8

    Absolutely loving this series with Martin Chuck, great idea Ian and TXG. Some real gold information being delivered. Great effort guys

  • @dougmael
    @dougmael 2 роки тому +1

    Ian, if I had that 76-78 yard shot from the fairway I would NEVER use my 58* wedge (54* maybe occasionally if I needed to carry the ball all the way to within 6-8 yards of the pin). My first choice would be to hit a "2/3 shot" with my 49* gap wedge (full swings with this club = 100-105 yards). Between the "pre-worn" leading edge and the V-Sole design, that 49* wedge gives me better results far more often that grabbing more loft and trying to hit the ball all the way to the pin (or very close to that far).

  • @Mowser63
    @Mowser63 2 роки тому +9

    He’s an excellent communicator. Love this style of instruction 👏

  • @Omnis2
    @Omnis2 2 роки тому +1

    I feel like I learned golf backwards. Under 100 yards is my wheelhouse. A lot of this stuff is common sense to me, whereas I'll struggle with 3 off the tee or terrible 2nd shots all day.

  • @teerex8488
    @teerex8488 2 роки тому +1

    Generally speaking I really think that Martin Chuck is awesome but this one didn’t do it for me. It was basically a lesson on how to saw-off a wedge shot follow through. There wasn’t any real mention on how to judge distance or develop a gapping system. He obviously has one that he stands by and believes in but it wasn’t communicated well in this video imo.
    I still gave it a 👍 because I do think that he is an amazing communicator.

  • @jeremyhiott
    @jeremyhiott 2 роки тому +3

    Phenomenal content with Martin. I've learned a TON! Thanks for bringing him on!

  • @MussbacherIndustries
    @MussbacherIndustries 2 роки тому +2

    Sorry, kind of disagree with the tip especially for the mid to high handicapper. I would suggest shorting the grip to establish the yardage required. For example for the SW = mid-grip ~70yds, low grip ~ 50yds and of course full grip ~ 90yds. Deacceleration or stopping the swing as suggested is less consistent, in my view. And yes, some golfers find great success with backswing to 9 o'clock, 11 o'clock etc..... my point is keeping the swing through-out the swing for all clubs. My 2 cents worth. Enjoyed the video.

    • @kourt2469
      @kourt2469 Рік тому

      Gripping down an inch is not dropping 20 yards. Most people grip down and will.still.hit it almost the same distance. Only way it's going shorter is if they also drastically slow down their swing

    • @MussbacherIndustries
      @MussbacherIndustries Рік тому

      @@kourt2469 I agree with your point however, we are talking wedges and not long irons or driver. Those clubs, I total agree with your point. I am talking delicate shots with the wedge, where finding a mid-grip or bottom of grip changes would result with better yardage control to help the high handicapper more so.

  • @kevinheitz9283
    @kevinheitz9283 2 роки тому +2

    Practice a similar approach. Was taught to also open the face maybe 1/4 to 1/2” to engage the bounce.

  • @dougmael
    @dougmael 2 роки тому +1

    When I played in NW England and Scotland a few months ago, my caddies were trying to get me to putt from as far away as 70 yards from the greens. I never putted from that far off because I was hitting my wedges well all but the first few holes on day #1, but I did hit a good number of 50 yard putts. Martin makes a good point when he says, "if you can putt, putt the ball". I know it worked for me on the tight fescue fairways of those links courses.

    • @tourstriker
      @tourstriker Рік тому +1

      Funny story, I took a group of my members around 15 years ago to Scotland. The first round, I never saw more chili dips. I am a ball first guy, whereas, my members were a little bit Scoopy, with no room to scoop and thus it was a lot of cleanup on aisle five all day.

  • @scottyeaman8377
    @scottyeaman8377 2 роки тому +1

    Loved that.. definitely gonna try and work on that !!!!!!

  • @nceebee6859
    @nceebee6859 2 роки тому +3

    Big fan of this content, in unison with the fitting. Fitting is only as good as the result on the course. Good to see the boys on one.

  • @keithfinley2939
    @keithfinley2939 2 роки тому +2

    Nice lesson. Avoids the deceleration trap of the longer shot/ longer follow through...

  • @jamesthemagnificent3904
    @jamesthemagnificent3904 2 роки тому +1

    I love this technique. I’ve been using Tommy Fleetwood as my swing thought for this shot- I call it my “sawn off tommy gun” and it works so well.

  • @stanthomas9890
    @stanthomas9890 2 роки тому +3

    Great stuff, Martin is a brilliant communicator!

  • @johnkokott8570
    @johnkokott8570 2 роки тому +1

    Really liked this segment. Wish I would have had this at the start of golf season, instead of the end.

  • @jacobmccain8082
    @jacobmccain8082 2 роки тому +2

    People I play with always ask me how I hit my wedges so low especially on half and 3/4 wedges. This is exactly how.

  • @peterbarnes8941
    @peterbarnes8941 2 роки тому +2

    Martin Chuck is such a great communicator!!! Thank you...

  • @dorinofalcomer9837
    @dorinofalcomer9837 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful, genius 👏

  • @bobmcglone6676
    @bobmcglone6676 2 роки тому +1

    Martin Chuck, your the best. Can’t say I was a fan until this video! Love your simple style and your direct communication skills. I am a big fan. 😊 thank you!

  • @AussieBob999
    @AussieBob999 2 роки тому +1

    I have been watching Martin for many years - 2009? He is both a great coach and a good guy - I wish I lived over there. This series has been excellent - thanks Ian.

  • @nicklaus4512
    @nicklaus4512 2 роки тому +2

    I usually have this style of finish. I find if it's abbreviated it means I have to hit through the ball. Helps spin and prevent deceleration.

  • @notagolfer9340
    @notagolfer9340 2 роки тому +2

    Simple and focused on only 1 change. This is the way coaching should be!!!!

  • @satisfied5589
    @satisfied5589 2 роки тому +1

    Great Drill.. Always prefer a swing thought that is after impact. Nothing worse than thinking about something in the backswing..

  • @troykrepich7331
    @troykrepich7331 2 роки тому +3

    This content is pure gold. Keep it coming!

  • @andynormand8084
    @andynormand8084 2 роки тому +1

    This is going into my save list. Great video, currently watching for the 2nd time. TXG channel is great, and adding Martin for these recent videos have been so valuable.

  • @im7895
    @im7895 2 роки тому +1

    I first came across Martin Chuck on Reveloution golf and I liked the cut of his jib from the get go. Explaining the golf swing is not an easy thing for everyone to get, in my experience as an average player it's very easy to misinterpret advice but he has a good skill of simple communication.

  • @banditbaker1675
    @banditbaker1675 2 роки тому +2

    Despite playing golf for decades the worst part of my game by far was my short game, from 80 yards and in I used to haemorrhage shots at an alarming rate!
    That was until my 11-year-old grandson decided that he wanted to play golf with grandpa Bandit. So as an intro to golf I started taking him to the academy Par3 Course at our local Club. After a month of just messing around suddenly, my short game became razor sharp. The holes range in length from 50 to 110 yards and the Greens are tiny and there are lots of undulations. So the moral of the story is if you want a great short game get yourself a Grandkid!

  • @stuartalexander4519
    @stuartalexander4519 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video

  • @Trump2024Kentucky
    @Trump2024Kentucky 2 роки тому +1

    Good stuff 👍🏼⛳️

  • @alexchoi2060
    @alexchoi2060 2 роки тому +1

    Didn't know Martin was a Knudson guy--- some Jimmy Ballard type stuff in that swing. I have heard Faldo talk of the clock method, but he emphasizes rotating your chest through also.

  • @beckmanchilds756
    @beckmanchilds756 2 роки тому +1

    Love this. I'm a feel player but I know that for consistency I need to control my wedge head range of motion and stoppage, grip pressure etc. I'll be practicing my wedge distances at the range when my hand heals

  • @deanh891
    @deanh891 2 роки тому +2

    curious about club selection inside 100. Is this a preference to use a 3/4ish lob wedge? what about using a 54? 50?

    • @andymccormick7542
      @andymccormick7542 2 роки тому +1

      I’ve been a 4 handicap or better since I’ve been 14 (I’m 31 now) and I almost never hit a full wedge unless I have to clear a bunker or hazard to a front pin. My 52* is a go to anywhere between 70-120 because I worked hard on dialing in these swing lengths and tempos. Much bigger room for error and a lot easier to make solid contact/control flight and spin

  • @hollywood_golf
    @hollywood_golf 2 роки тому +1

    I'm a feel wedge player who never liked the clock system but this makes total sense to me....well done Martin. Checks in the mail 😁

  • @sergioperez4651
    @sergioperez4651 2 роки тому +1

    I really like Martin's teaching style. I wish I had someone in Metro Detroit like him!

    • @johnlarson34
      @johnlarson34 Рік тому

      Check out Ryan Erxleben in Brighton

  • @justinknight8294
    @justinknight8294 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome content Ian. Loads more with Martin please!

  • @martinsimensen9511
    @martinsimensen9511 2 роки тому +2

    This series with Martin has been amazing

  • @wenbray6396
    @wenbray6396 Рік тому +1

    Brakes on for half swings or all swings?.

    • @tourstriker
      @tourstriker Рік тому

      Full send on full swings for the most part. On occasion, I change someone’s breaking pattern to speed up their club head. They drag and don’t let the club flee.

  • @wkndwarrior4733
    @wkndwarrior4733 Рік тому

    Loved the stuff with Martin. The problem for the average golfer is these shots are hard to practice. Range balls aren’t great for wedges and many chipping greens don’t have room for mid range wedge shots

  • @jaytucker4338
    @jaytucker4338 2 роки тому +1

    Love it!

  • @markthegolfaddict9051
    @markthegolfaddict9051 2 роки тому +2

    I bought a house with a huge yard and hit wedges to flags at all kinds of yardages. This helped my game so much.

    • @beckmanchilds756
      @beckmanchilds756 2 роки тому +1

      Would love that same set up in the future. Cheers!

  • @waterbuddy92
    @waterbuddy92 2 роки тому +1

    Martin has an amazing teaching language. I dig listening to him.

  • @bobkirkwood2992
    @bobkirkwood2992 Рік тому

    You should include Lee Trevino in your list of great short game artists

  • @keneves5282
    @keneves5282 2 роки тому +1

    Great advice,I’ll certainly give it a try

  • @CDMac24BB
    @CDMac24BB 2 роки тому +1

    Really can't get enough of this stuff from Martin.

  • @11pingzing
    @11pingzing 2 роки тому +1

    I love Martin's instruction and his enthusiasm

  • @Brnstein
    @Brnstein 2 роки тому +2

    Dream job is to work with the txg guys as a fitter!

    • @markthegolfaddict9051
      @markthegolfaddict9051 2 роки тому +1

      If I was on tour, I'd rather have Ian fit me than some tour van guy

  • @kevinmcarthur2389
    @kevinmcarthur2389 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant content again Ian, Martin has got me excited to get out there to practice this technique.

  • @sageagbonkhese4091
    @sageagbonkhese4091 2 роки тому +2

    Love the way Martin coaches.

  • @ScottyHongGolf
    @ScottyHongGolf Рік тому

    Do you have recommendations on Draw or fade path for this

  • @jimfarrell7196
    @jimfarrell7196 2 роки тому +1

    Pure Genius is all I can say.

  • @chadjames1808
    @chadjames1808 2 роки тому +1

    Was literally working on this at the range yesterday. Great timing! Thanks guys

  • @NerdistAquarist
    @NerdistAquarist 2 роки тому +2

    Lol, Ian totally flinched.

  • @atxrich
    @atxrich 2 роки тому +1

    Lots of great nuggets in this lesson!

  • @patrickdoherty2879
    @patrickdoherty2879 2 роки тому +1

    Love this vid the ending was class.

  • @vortexprosper7171
    @vortexprosper7171 2 роки тому +1

    Love this guy!

  • @MichaelMYouTube
    @MichaelMYouTube 2 роки тому +1

    Loved this! Thanks!

  • @Fair_way_finders
    @Fair_way_finders 2 роки тому

    This guy and his team are near you on the east coast eh, do you know of any Alberta, BC coaches of this quality anyone ?

  • @Ibizassini
    @Ibizassini 2 роки тому

    So should it be a different finish position from 40 to 70y or the same finish position and a different arm speed?

  • @cojophoto
    @cojophoto 2 роки тому

    Love these lessons with Martin! As a winnipeg boy does he have any suggestions on who to get lessons from in Wpg?

  • @stevenrobertson1416
    @stevenrobertson1416 2 роки тому

    Last I checked, wedges & putts from 75 yards should not be inside of 10'... Especially with the guys I play with 😂 Those were on the money!! Absolutely love this content and we need more of it 🙏

  • @Noximus03
    @Noximus03 2 роки тому

    I miss the chapters.......

  • @Ct99915
    @Ct99915 2 роки тому +1

    This guy is pure gold, how much does he charge for lessons!??

  • @hamishbindrinkin
    @hamishbindrinkin 2 роки тому

    Mike in the intro... you love to see it

  • @golf007sd2
    @golf007sd2 2 роки тому

    Outstanding shot game approach for many type of distances using THIS style of hitting a shot. Ian, I wold have recommend used a 52-54 degree wedge for such shots, get that hight down in order to control the trajectory. I approach distance of this nature as mid-long pitch shots.