Cutting a corner can be exasperatingbut doing it when you hit an elevated green can cause a real mental breakdown.

This is because when you hit onto a flat green, you have a little more forgiveness if you miss, because the ball can still reach the putting surface, but not necessarily close to the marker. But when the green is elevated, disaster can strike, leading to the ball coming up short and rolling…rolling…rolling back down the hill you’re on.

How many of us have experienced the following?

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So if you are someone who regularly hits wedge shots near elevated greens (or in general), GOLF Teacher Top 100 Doug Spencer offers a must-read guide to help you overcome this problem.

From the correct reading of lies to determination what type of short game shot has the greatest chance of success, Spencer shares a simple-to-use process to Finally heal chunks, helping you become a better corner player. Check out what he had to say below.

How to Stop Splitting Wedges Around Raised Greens

How can you start making better connections and getting better results? Spencer presents a plan that will help you avoid all those frustrating hiccups.

“Here are some strategies for creating a go-to guide with questions to cover,” he says. “So instead of a costly mistake, you’ll find ways to consistently get your ball closer to the hole.”

Assess the situation by asking these questions

1. Determine the path of the ball: how is it in the grass?

Is the ball buried or sitting? Once you have a feel for this, you can determine what type of shot you need to hit and what loft you might need on your club.

2. Take inventory of slope: How steep is your stance and how steep is the green for your chipping target?

Are you hitting from an uneven position where the ball is either below or above your feet? What impact will this have on your club’s journey and contacts? And how much do you need on your shot to reach the elevated green? If you have room in front of you, you will need to make sure you take more club to avoid any risk of the shot failing and going back down.

3. Consider course conditions: is the grass wet, dry, muddy or otherwise?

This is one thing that many amateurs forget to do when hitting any type of shot, not just corner shots. Your contact and result will absolutely be affected by course conditions, as moisture can get between the ball and clubface at impact. Likewise, the ball will roll less once it lands if the greens are wet. These are important factors to know.

4. Examine the wind: is there wind and how strong is it?

As above, you must account for wind coming from any direction. If it’s opposite, take more club. If it’s coming from behind you, take a little less club. And if it’s coming from the right or left side, adjust your target accordingly.

5. Confirm that your best option is to chip: is there an option to roll the ball to the putting surface, is the grass too thick or do you need to clear an obstacle?

Depending on your proximity to the putting surface, you can always opt for a Texas Wedge Shot Type – which simply refers to the idea of ​​using a putter (or low-loft club) just short of the green, rather than trying to hit a wedge. But before you even consider that, you need to not only see what’s in front of you, but also check if the grass is short enough to roll it over.

Ask these questions to help you choose the right club

1. Which clubs are you most comfortable with in this situation?

OK, so you’ve practiced with all kinds of wedges and you know which club gives you the best chance of success – can you use it here? If you regularly split your lob wedge, don’t even consider it an option. Instead, rely on the one you performed well on and commit to doing it here.

2. Do course conditions require more loft and bounce or less?

How soft is the ground and what does your lie feel like? These are just two things to consider when determining which club to use and how much (or little) bounce you need. Also, are you close to the side or do you have room to roll the ball across the putting surface to the pin? By observing and understanding this, you will be able to use the correct club for the shot at hand.

How to make a successful chip shot

Now that you have a handy guide to help you stop wedge shots, Spencer shares his top tips for going out and executing a great chip shot on an elevated green.

“A good chip shot requires contact with the ball first,” says Spencer. “For a right-handed player hitting a turtleback green from a flat, muddy fairway, set up with a narrow stance, where your right side is higher than your left and the bottom of your swing arc is in front of the ball (head forward, chest turned to the left and ball slightly back from the middle of your stance).

After compose your configurationSpencer says it depends on which short game shot you feel most comfortable with in that situation.

“Whether you need to hit a high or low shot, your setup writes the script,” he says. “So practice hitting from different lies and adjust your club, stance, ball position and club delivery, which should help build your confidence for all types of shots. Spend time in the practice area to better understand the impact of these changes. This allows you to confidently apply the correct technique with precision and finally eliminate big corner shots.