It’s no secret: the key to lower scores lies in mastering the short game. And when we talk short game, wedge play is right at the heart of it.

Let’s break down some wedge data that might surprise you. From a fairway lie, scratch players vs. 10 handicappers vs. 20 handicappers:

Now let’s talk proximity—how often are players actually hitting it close?

That last part is huge.

Look at how similar the 10 and 20 handicaps are. The real difference-maker isn’t between those two—it’s between them and the scratch player. So ask yourself: if you spent more time dialing in your wedge control, could you close that gap? Could you double your percentages? I say why not?

Now imagine this: you build the wedge game of a scratch player. Suddenly, you’re not leaving yourself 50+ foot putts—you’re leaving 20–30 footers. That one shift alone could shave the most number of strokes off your score, without ever touching your driver or irons.

And once you’re closer to the hole… can you make the putt?

👉 Stay tuned for the next post on putting percentages, 3-putt risk, and what it really means to be “a good putter.”