GOLF: A Surefire System To Master Your Wedge Shots And Get The Ball Closer To The Hole

[@Indycrr]

This is solid gold. 30 to 100 yards has been a dead zone to me for a long time. I have never felt so good about a practice session with my SW as I did after this. Will definitely be working this drill into my regular practice rotation

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!

[@alexfield636]

Man I used to bounce around on KZbin bewteeen so many swing instructors, found you like 2 weeks ago and I only watch yours now. You clearly know your stuff, but you never struggle to get the info out clearly and you attitude is not smug and your not like “I’m obviously better than you” like so many are.

[@CogornoGolf]

I appreciate that man. Thanks for the support, will hopefully keep giving you useful content!

[@vikingallewahlin6379]

It's funny. I've watched most instructors too and it's kind of an evolution on KZbin. You watch one and might like some of the content, then you find someone new and on it goes. I found Eric a couple of months ago almost by accident and I think he is the best one out there at the moment. Down to earth, as simple as possible while still keeping it complex enough if you have the time.

[@jasperdizon7935]

How I wish you are close to where I live. Can’t seem to find a good coach around me. keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Where do you live? Ever do online lessons?

[@alexfield636]

Eric Cogorno Golf do you do online lessons?

[@RJ-bf7fl]

Eric, I started rebuilding my swing two years ago with a hand full of lessons and using your position drills with chip stick, hanger etc. my average score then was around 105 last year after working on your drills was around 96 I continued to do your drills in a net all off season. I just had the best score yesterday with an 84 and with out losing a ball and out driving my playing partners by 50-80 yards. I finally understand the positions of my swing. Thank you so much. Time to dial in my short game I had a hand full of long puts due to bad pitch shots.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that, RJ! Happy for you...keep it going!!!

[@RJ-bf7fl]

I did about 100 reps a day on that wall drill getting my club more vertical and having the club head come down the wall shallowing out into a impact bag. 👍 thanks again

[@raulschwarz]

One of the best wedges video I have seen. Bookmarked !! will look at it once a day, at least !! Thanks !!! You are great !!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Raul! Hope this one helps!

[@philsar22]

Eric is by far the best Pro Golf Instructor I've ever seen he breaks everything down how i can not only understand but put it to use!! Thx Eric!!🔥🔥🔥

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Phil! Appreciate it my friend!

[@philsar22]

@@CogornoGolf I just started playing in May and you have helped me big time, I just played this morning and shot a 98 at a course that I never break 100 and I used my Pitching Wedge for 30 to a 100 yards and just used the method u use and it really helped. I normally would have changed clubs in between those yardages but today I didn't and shot my lowest score!! U da man!!!

[@Alex-tc4se]

Coming back into the game after 15 years off - I stopped playing right after I started breaking 80 regularly (long story). I was self taught so I figured I'd search KZbin (which didn't exist back then) for quick instructions and refreshers. After finding vids from several online instructors, I came across your channel. As a teacher/trainer myself (unrelated field), I can appreciate clarity of message and organization in the instruction. I must say you are excellent, the best I've found so far. I've already looked at and implemented several of your instructions and tips and it has made it so much easier to find my game again. This wedge system is different than what I used back in the day (it was based on a clock system from a real life paper book that I actually had to read, in the real world, like physically in the hands!). The body position w/ constant tempo is far superior - it is just simpler and easier to repeat. Can't thank you enough for your instructions. Keep it up.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks a lot, Alex! I really appreciate the kind words! I'm glad you found us and you are watching! Hope future videos continue to help guide!

[@TheBaseballseason]

So there's 6 haters on the dislike button LMAO!! They're probably upset they've had a reduction in views in their videos and Channel traffic 🤣 I'm like the guy in the other comments, I use to bounce around and look for golf instruction but now someone is pumping out SOLID tips and techniques that are fundamental and you're able to Convey your verbal skills to express the action your trying to bring out in the drills Very Clearly, .... Highly Impressed keep it up and let those Haters hate on, cause that's hilarious!! And THANK YOU very much, do you have PayPal by the way??!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words. Hopefully the future videos continue to help you out...you can do an online lesson at some point or join our membership site when its all done if you want to support the channel :) I don't want any money for this, we're just trying to help out where we can.

[@Bighouse_Branding]

Simple instruction, I'm a technical instructor and I give you all 5's Eric! I'm already better. I gave away so many strokes, i drive really well putt really well but STUNK at my wedges, I just might be a 10 HDCP by the end of the season! Thank you very much

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Jim! Happy to help :)

[@markking3779]

Loved the vid..keep short game vids coming Eric...👍👍👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you Mark!

[@anthonydefrenza4509]

No question Eric is a great instructor. I only implement his teachings now in order to improve my game.

[@CogornoGolf]

Anthony DeFrenza appreciate it

[@thehorsecockexpress1068]

New to golf and this is the single best video on wedges

[@CogornoGolf]

appreciate it! Hope it serves you well

[@RGJACOBSON]

A true game changing tip for me, sir. Thank you! You have a clear, concise understanding in making your descriptions easy to comprehend without being wordy or complicated. Your tone is very comforting and trusting. Hope you have a summer school next year! I'm coming down from New York, bro!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it, Richard! Thanks for being here with us!

[@pauljohnson5995]

This is the best short game help video I've watched. I was able to put it into practice after one trip to the range. From now on, I'm spending much more of my range time just dialing in my wedge distances with one club (56 degree wedge). This has saved me more strokes than any other tip video. Thanks, so much!

[@CogornoGolf]

My pleasure...happy to assist

[@keithneilson6236]

Best videos on KZbin. If I only lived in the States, I'd take lessons from you for sure. Keep up the content. No nonsense to the real point instruction. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you sir!

[@hickorydragon8114]

I need to get these dialed in. Opening my 54 deg to about 56 should work great. Still will want the 58 for those elevated greens

[@mariopiluso8449]

Just a ton of great information. I know golfers that have paid big money to have instruction like this. Eric , your teaching methods and explanations are so easy to understand. I have been waiting for a video like this on the short game where you can have some clear concise thoughts on distance control and setup. We bang balls all day at the range trying to reach the end of the fence, and yet we all know that a 100 yds and in is going determine success or failure on the course. Thank you Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks man, appreciate the kind words.

[@mypt2183]

Excellent Description, thorough explanation! broken down very nice and simply! Thank you so much!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@twizgolfguy]

This is by far the best chipping video I have ever seen glad I found you Eric from the UK Thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Happy to help!!

[@jimmythorpe65]

I found this video a few months back and have been using this system since It changed my game Absolutely awesome

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for letting my know, Jimmy! Love to hear that my friend!

[@jimmythorpe65]

And thank you man, your content is some of the best on you KZbin!!

[@denniskline3225]

So much info. I know I'll have to watch this video many times and take notes just to retain and to understand what you are presenting. Love the video but it is going to take some time to perfect my performance.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Dennis! Hope it serves you well!

[@alansmith5442]

Excellent instruction video. Really makes sense and a simple set of instructions to follow. Thank you

[@CogornoGolf]

My pleasure

[@guyberesford9985]

Very helpful and easy to understand and replicate - thanks. Greetings from London.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Guy! My pleasure

[@kofblz]

Best wedge system video I've seen. Great job, Eric. And nice, simple motion, too.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it

[@per_growth]

This is gold. My system is incomplete - wherein I have half swings and full swings for all 4 of my wedges (60, 56, 52, 48). I know the carries for both half and full swings - but somewhere in between is where I tend to get lost in the dark and just play it by feel. This system - one club - but with designated end points seems to make so much sense that I'm actually disgusted with myself for not thinking about it sooner. Thanks for the tip Eric - will surely try this at the range tom. Keep up the good work!

[@CogornoGolf]

Haha dont be too hard on yourself! Just be better moving forward! Happy to help

[@peterjens316]

Easy to understand video. The body reference points will make distance calculation much easier. I have 54 and 60 wedges and will calibrate them both just to see the difference. Thanks for publishing this valuable instructional video.

[@CogornoGolf]

My pleasure!

[@rgmccarthy]

Very thorough and helpful. Thanks, Eric.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Robert. My pleasure.

[@steveshelton2444]

Great easy to follow lessons with great content ss aust

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@Capo51]

Interesting wedge shot concept👍. Thank You!

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure, Kari!

[@ianlay3014]

I've been watching your videos for a while, freaking best on KZbin. I owe you so much, you've helped my golf game so much. Love ya, keep em coming

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks dude, appreciate ya! Will keep bringing the goods

[@josefsosa1950]

Ditto here; so much more "readable" in your explanation and as importantly your demonstrations really drive it home. Glad to find you; hope to travel from NJ to Bethlehem next year for a personal lesson!

[@CogornoGolf]

Would love that...let me know!

[@razakhan999]

very informative and comprehensive video on the wedge system... cant wait to try these things out... thanks!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Good luck!

[@Merovingianking77777]

Love it. Been using the clock but I like the idea of where you feel hands are. Gonna take it to the range. Also good tip on the trajectory. That’s next.

[@CogornoGolf]

Yessir. I like this system...I have found this to work well with most everyone.

[@bigshawn10]

Your videos are really helping my game, please keep them coming!

[@CogornoGolf]

Will do man

[@guyharris889]

Thank you ! Very simple and easy to remember !

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Tom!

[@guyharris889]

Any chance you could do video on mid irons - here’s my problem (well one of many lol). On my mid irons sometimes I thin it, some times I stab the ground, sometimes I hit it well and pure. How can I consistently hit my irons pure and know where the “low” spot of the swing will be. Thank you sir!

[@CogornoGolf]

I would have to see a video of your swing, Tom....thats a MECHANICS issue in your swing. Would have to see a video or I would be guessing too much. Check out cogornogolf.com if you don't get it sorted we can help

[@saltonan8753]

Best instructor on KZbin

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@roncolonna7672]

GREAT video! Thanks Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you, Ron!!

[@robrandall1540]

Eric is the Best!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate that Rob!

[@rogerdennis5499]

Great video, some really useful info here.mi especially like the reference to your hand positions, and as distance increases, the change in the stance

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks ,Roger! Hope it helps!

[@rogerdennis5499]

Took it to the range, and what a difference! I’m now going to practice with your hips at impact methodology. That’s an area I know I can improve on.

[@DanielSmith-ug7ri]

Great video love your tips and the way you explain everything.

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@seattleprofessor1934]

GREAT video! Best summary of a wedge system that is easy to duplicate for amateur/weekend hackers like myself! Can't wait to practice and LEARN!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Happy to help!

[@shaunthfc7451]

W😍W... Great swing, great video and another great system. After a year off this is definitely going to be part of my new game and it will be used by my 2 sons to build thier short game. Thanks from a very wet and windy England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

[@CogornoGolf]

You got it my friend...hope it helps you and your family :)

[@erictlenoir]

Excellent instruction. Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure!

[@bengreen1262]

Great instruction - this to me is easier to get feel and understand than the Pelz system and most golfers know that good rounds of golf can be made great with short game - keep up the great work....

[@CogornoGolf]

Yessir. Thanks

[@popeyetheace1962]

loving that. need to download and watch over and over

[@CogornoGolf]

Lol yes you do. You should be able to build this initial system in 1-2 practice sessions then refine over time

[@mitchellbonomi9309]

It's amazing, that you use a 56 degree to get such distance, with what looks like minimal effort, I hit my 56 degree full swing with alot of effort only 50-60yrds, but I'm 62.

[@rw_golf6387]

Great stuff Eric. This is a great system once you have mastered a consistent strike. Unfortunately, the “consistent” strike is the issue, especially for high lofted clubs. Just saying to help manage expectations.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Thank you! Appreciate your feedback here!

[@snakbyteMike]

This makes so much sense! I feel so much more confident in my short approach shots now

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps, Mike!

[@CJBell127]

Best golf instruction content on KZbin, as always. Getting exact numbers without Trackman is obviously tough, plus range balls aren't exactly pure. Should we take any sort of +/- yardage into account when using range balls?

[@CogornoGolf]

Good question. Depends on the ball. We have range balls that are not limited flight so they go the same, but obviously over time some wear and tear. Limited flight balls typically 70-80% of normal distance based on balls we have had. How much comes off bc balls are beat up? Probably some, but I have used them for my wedge practice going up and didnt seem to mess me up.

[@youchoosewindowsdoors2520]

Hi Eric, great video and well explained. As I have 64deg, 60 deg, SW, gap wedge and PW in my bag, I was thinking of doing this for different clubs too. I found the shorter distances harder to achieve and probably managed 4 different swing lengths as opposed to your 8 or 9!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Tim! I love that if it works well for you! Any kind of system can work....so long as there is one in place!

[@capkarr]

Excellent video... A comprehensive summary of wedge game. I'm going to store this in my phone and begin working on it tomorrow.....

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you sir!

[@raycewhitson]

Thank you Eric. I need to get under 90, and my wedge game has kept me from doing so. Appreciate your help!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps my friend!

[@Mscott1529]

Just incredible. I just found you and you’ve got a faithful follower in me already. For a mid-to-high 80s player, I can already tell adding this to my game will save me lots of strokes, seeing as currently I’ve just been trying to “feel it out”. Thank you for the simple and clear explanations! Do you have a website and somewhere I can donate? I would love to support a instructor like you who puts high quality videos like this out for golfers of all skill ranges, free of charge. Good on you brother 🙌🏼

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, man. Appreciate the kind words. We just launched our site Cogornogolf.com....would love to see you there!

[@GeoBobNorth]

Thanks Eric. I've been working on the Dave Pelz system, but I'm finding it too complicated to use on the course. By the time I've calculated the wedge and the hour on the clock to take my backswing to, I've lost all the feel for the shot itself. I'm going to try your system and save my other 'non-standard' wedges for special situations. I think you're right - for someone shooting 80 to 90, one wedge is going to be a lot more comfortable and effective.

[@CogornoGolf]

Agreed! Let me know how you do!

[@LadyBugFoxyRoxy]

Great video. I’ll be practicing this today at the range. Keep up the good work!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Tony. Good luck!

[@keithlucero6207]

Awesome video - thank you for sharing - Keith lucero from San Francisco

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Keith! Appreciate it my friend...hope all is well!

[@G0lfer83]

I've been a feel player for under 80 yard shots, but this sounds interesting. I'll will try how this works. Of course it will take some time to get it to work, but it seems a reasonable system.

[@CogornoGolf]

Let me know how you do!

[@carlrentrop682]

This system works very good for me. I use with longer clubs when playing in wind. Thank you Eric.😄🙏

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!

[@larengiacomuzzi3449]

Really good idea for variable wedge distances. Wish more ranges had the 10 yard setup!

[@CogornoGolf]

Yeah, def wish more ranges had the wedge distances set up

[@TheGunnyUSMC]

Thank you.

[@hlubmos2chah945]

Great tips! Wish l knew about that years ago. A sure fire system if adopted it. Thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

My pleasure!

[@patrickpurtill9923]

Love the videos. Easy to understand. Subscribed to performance golf zone after watching a couple of videos on u tube.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Patrick. Appreciate you being here!

[@fredkrens5214]

very clear en Usefully

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@vikingallewahlin6379]

Awesome video Eric, one of your best! Your explanation of the release pattern on low and high shots were really nice. Haven't had the chance to really practice wedges this year so looking forward to do so. I learned to love the wedges after reading Dave Pelz's short game bible years ago. I used the 7.30, 9.00 and 10.30 o'clock system with four wedges and I think it's very similiar to yours (I mainly only used one or two wedges when playing). I really prefer your system to for example Tiger's who uses trajectory to determine how far the ball goes. I would really stress to the audience the importance of having a shag-bag and your own balls and practice off short grass. That will maximize your results and feedback. I used this drill that I still use to find the correct use of bounce on the wedges. I start of the fringe on the practice green where you are allowed to hit chip-shots and then I set up for a pitch and make really really slow but full swings (carry might be max 20-25 yards with lob-wedge) and try to take the ball as clean as possible using the bounce. My thought here is to only take the ball using the bounce and to hit it low on the clubface rather than high up. When you successfully hit these shots it almost feels like your club becomes a lacross-club and you trap the ball on the clubface during the swing. The result is a flight that looks like slo-motion and is lower than normal with decent amount of spin. When you master these short ones you're ready to hit longer shots trying for the same sensation (but with normal swing speed this time). This is why hitting of grass is of crucial important since you can hit pretty poor shots on the range that turns out decent. One final secret tip I got is to buy a piece of plywood and make a tiny hole so the ball stays on the board. Try to hit wedge-shots from it. You will learn how to use your bounce and how the feel should be. This will also lower the flight. I don't advocate really low trajectories as standard but in my opinion, for maximal control on the wedges your flight should be lower than a normal shot without trying to manipulate for the best control. Sorry for the long note but wedges is definately one of my passions! Keep it up! Viking, Sweden

[@robertosborne6645]

Really well done video. I sure do wish I had a Trackman!

[@CogornoGolf]

It does help :)

[@TheOgieone]

Absolute game changer, watched this video multiple times....great wedge system!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it-hope it helps!

[@davehill5539]

Helpful tips!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks, Dave!

[@chucksprenger7938]

Another really good video great job well don

[@nicholasscanlon3539]

Golfers rash

[@Foomba]

Imparting allot of useful knowledge clearly and concisely. Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@bryang4323]

This is Brilliant!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@jamessssjjjghhg]

Best golf video ever

[@CogornoGolf]

Can't disagree :)

[@TheRetrospective]

Makes sense, thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

My pleasure!

[@PeterFrahm]

Awesome video. The simplest answer is often the correct one. My question is: Can I also do that with my 60 degree Lob Wedge instead of the 56 like you do it? My full swing LW is about 90-95 yards and I also do all my chipping with my LW.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! Yes you can!

[@arnoldvongvirath2503]

you are awesome master clears saids

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you sir!

[@johnacorr9658]

You're the man Eric😊

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks :)

[@marcchitryn137]

Great vid, thanks. I like to use the Pelz method 4 wedges each with 4 carries 3/4 swing and its good for 70-110 yards but I will work at your stuff with a 56 for the 30-60 ranges👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks. Good stuff

[@trxe420]

Great video! Ive heard a lot of systems, but mostly around speed or clocks. I like the body part system, I think this reminds you to follow through. Personally I carry a lot of wedges, sounds like you maybe just have pw-sw? For me, i have just a full, what you would call rib to rib and a hip to hip swing. Going to test this out and see what happens, nice system

[@CogornoGolf]

Yeah, try it out...see what works best. This is what I have found works for most. I have 60*, 52*, 56* and 60*. Use my 56* 90% of time.

[@JeffPieri]

I am eager to work on this system, which makes perfect sense to me. Q: When I make a full swing (R handed) my left shoulder takes the club back, when the back swing is complete, I fire my right hip to the ball. Hence, I am NEVER thinking hand position and my legs are doing all the work. Of course when I putt and chip (30 yards in), my hands are doing the work. With this system (hand positions), are you using your chest or shoulders to move your hands or are you strictly focused on moving your hands?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Jeff You are still using your body to generate the motion.......but you are aware of how far back your hands go at each distance.... You can still have your body lead but be aware of where hands are....without the hands leading. Just aware

[@sergio_lelevier]

Great lesson. When do you use your gap and lob wedges?

[@CogornoGolf]

Lob wedge....rarely ever. Gap wedge when I need a lower trajectory for a back pin or full swing 120 yards. My Gap wedge I hit 120 yards....so I'll also use it from 110-125 as needed. I do not use gap wedge for this distance 30-100 unless it calls for a much lower trajectory that I dont want to do with back pin....its rare. Like a back pin into the wind for example

[@KallRamanathan]

Awesome system!

[@CogornoGolf]

I agree :) Wish I would have had this when I was younger!

[@KallRamanathan]

@@CogornoGolf Yeah, me too! What makes this an awesome system is that you talk about hand positions - pocket to pocket, hip to hip, etc - which is way easier than club head positions as taught all the while!

[@brians4066]

New to your channel and have been learning many things to improve my game from your awesome videos. For wedges, do you still try shallow the club or maintain single plane? Does this depend on swing size? Thanks for your dedication to improving the game!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for being here, Brian! Less shallow with wedges....more single plane. The shorter the swing the more single plane, the longer the swing the more shallow.....keeping in mind the shallow is VERY SMALL change under backswing change.

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

What a great idea and tip

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks!

[@albertshahn]

Keep the short game content coming! Would also love your views on more advanced and situational specialty shots, like hitting low stingers, long bunker shots, different lies, etc. I find scoring esp on more challenging courses requires much more than stock shots. Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Yessir..will do, my friend.

[@ledzep888]

This is the bible of wedge shots, good job :)

[@CogornoGolf]

Haha thank you! :)

[@Murf1802]

Hey Eric love the system I pretty much do same thing !!! IAM pretty good with short game but Eric I keep my left foot and lead shoulder open a touch do you see a problem with that ??? Thanks buddy not sure you'll see this old video !!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Left foot flared open and left shoulder open normal!

[@Murf1802]

@@CogornoGolf Eric I sent package out to address Mary gave me ,, just wondering if you received it !!! Hope all good bro !!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes we did! I commented on one of your other posts about it. Very very kind of you and we really appreciate it!!

[@mightymacx]

Lovin the videos. I got a few questions... 1. With the setup position, the flaring of the toes totally helped me, but I was wondering if you are also slightly open in your stance and your shoulder? 2. With wedges, you said that it's better to be outside your hands, and this has done wonders for me, but on a ear to ear or almost full wedge shot, is it still outside your hands? Is this only for GW, SW, and LW? 3. PW. With the PW with less bounce, is it still outside the hands or do we go back to a normal iron swing? Do we release it normally or do we swing left with the body turn? I really like learning the mechanics of the shots so I hope you can clarify. Your videos are awesome!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks! 1. Most players slightly open with everything, yes...not just feet. 2. As the swing gets longer, its less important to be outside as you have more time to make up for it and you are also gradually aimed less left. 3. PW normal swing

[@vilmacepe5826]

Thanks sir

[@CogornoGolf]

You are very welcome!

[@philipgriffiths6057]

Great video Eric. Why do I need a bag full of clubs when I can manage with a wedge and a putter?

[@CogornoGolf]

I used to play "speed golf" with 3-4 clubs...I often shot close to the same scores than when I had my full bag....maybe only 1-2 shots higher for 9.

[@wedge1er306]

I have terrilble time with hitn my wedges pure..... hreat video!!!

[@tonymoss2484]

Like the system. Question, from chest/chest shoulder/shoulder you actually follow through fully. Should we focus on try to stop at shoulder or just follow through? Cheers

[@CogornoGolf]

Try both...see what works best

[@desean3402]

Would you recommend opening the stance at all or would you say it’s better to stay square and adjust the width of the stance?

[@CogornoGolf]

Good questions. 1. Stance should be open with wedges primarily through the lead foot being flared. 2. Stance width should start very narrow (heels almost touching) like chipping. Stance should gradually get wider as the distances get longer.

[@desean3402]

Eric Cogorno Golf so stance is open slightly and as I start to widen my stance I also keep opening my feet/hips/shoulders. Or is just the left foot flare enough? And last question how are you able to shallow the club with your short wedge swings because it always feels to me that I don’t have enough time?

[@CogornoGolf]

1. Stance is slightly open for all wedge shots. Gradually less open as you work into full shots. Foot flare is enough generally but experiment and see what works best for you. I have lots of players who are varying degrees open with wedges. 2. Shallow club same way with full swing....but less relevant with wedges IMO

[@desean3402]

Eric Cogorno Golf you’re the 🐐

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@charlesreeves3711]

Hi. I really like this video and can relate to using the same wedge for multiple length shots. It does make me wonder, though, what you recommend for a 10-15 handicap golfer as far as which clubs he should carry. For example, if I can use my 54 degree wedge 80-90 yards, then do I need a gap wedge or should I go straight to from there to pitching. I know a 58 or 60 is a specialty club that maybe should stay. But carrying this throughout my bag, I have issues as well with the top end of my clubs. I am 69 years old and hit my driver only 215-225 anymore as my swing speed and ability to turn have slowed down. I also hit my longest iron which is my 5 iron only about 165-175 any more. Do you have any suggestions on filling that gap? Do I really need to carry 14 clubs anymore? Also, in some lessons and fittings I have done, they keep pushing me to lighter regular or senior shafts. I understand that, but then I lose feel of the club head when the shafts seem almost whippy so to speak. Is there any argument for someone like me still using a stiffer shaft as I always have? Anyway, I know I am asking you for a lot here, so please forgive me but it is hard to get advice from someone you have confidence in. Thanks for whatever you say back.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Charles! The short answer is the answer to all of your questions is going to get a club fitting with a good fitter to see 1. Should you fill the gap? and 2. With what? I would just be guessing but they can test all of things and give you what you need. All the best

[@bjaustin5995]

Hi Eric. I would expect you’re staying on your front foot for the shorter swings and gradually increasing weight transfer as you lengthen the swing. Is that right? Great video, thanks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thats fair. I would say I'm 60/40 (feeling) and gradually work back to 50/50 as I get to my full swing SW

[@tedbnnj]

As a high-handicap, this system intrigues me. The Peltz system has too-many moving parts for me. Would you consider these "pitches"? I find it confusing when writers and instructors use the same term for both less-than-full swing wedge-shots AND pitch shots less-than 20--30 yards out. In my mind; CHIP less than 5-yds with a putting stroke. PITCH 20--5 yrds with an abbreviated swing and bump-n-run shots. APPROACH (Wedge?) 70-20 yds as you're describing here. SW 80-yds short-iron swing. PW 90-yds shirt-iron swing..

[@CogornoGolf]

tedbnnj that’s cool..it’s really semantics..all terms we made up. To me everything inside of 30 is a chip shot, 30-100 wedge zone. We can use whatever words we want

[@FairwayJack]

good stuff ...pls do a vid on lower spine flexion at top of backswing :-)

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks

[@johncannings1015]

Eric, thank you for some wonderful advice. Can you explain how Phil Mickleson’s recommendation to “hinge and hold” squares with your recommendations. Does his advice have any significance for the less than average golfer like me?

[@CogornoGolf]

I would say its good for the low trajectory shot...but provides little margin of error. I talk more about these things here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKezZmCAgs2qd6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIWQZ6eppcaapdk kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYOneJehft6abtU

[@TheGunnyUSMC]

Eric what would you suggest if a student had trouble with length and width of ball flight? Should a person start with a higher lofted club and practice distance and build on it? Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! I'm not sure what you mean by "if a student had trouble with length and width of ball flight" Can you clarify? Really either way I would suggest following my advice in the video. One club, one speed, change swing length.

[@TheGunnyUSMC]

Sorry about that. I was referring to ball flight distance being sporadic. My ball landing patterns are very disperse. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

I would follow the suggestions above to a T!

[@davidfrye1921]

Does your wedge swing speed change from fairway grass to 1st cut?

[@CogornoGolf]

Nope!

[@eckathewrecka]

Hi Eric can you tell me what unit you use to measure your shot and distance?

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for watching, Eric! Trackman👍

[@denniskline3225]

Just a quick question, do you square up the club face as you begin hitting your longer wedge shots?

[@denniskline3225]

Great video.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Dennis! Well the answer is YES....of course you need to square the face... But I think that you are talking about is do you need to FEEL like you do? And that simply will not be a YES or NO answer for everyone. If your face is to open.....then YES you need to actively do it. If its already square then NO. IF its too closed then you need to actively STOP it from closing. Would need to see your swing to say for sure for you...check out www.cogornogolf.com free 7 day trial and send me your swings!

[@TheKansasfan1]

I noticed he did not mention weight balance at the set up and the swing. What do you recommend in terms of percentage of weight on the front foot versus the back foot.

[@CogornoGolf]

50/50 to 60/40 lead foot