059: Distance Wedges — Controlling Your Scoring Shots

About this episode

The episode discusses how to effectively control wedge distances for better scoring in golf.

If you want to score, you have to own your wedge distances. In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down how to build a reliable system for partial wedge shots. Whether that’s through specific swing speeds, a clock system, or calibrated feels, they discuss the importance of consistent strike, why small adjustments like grip, ball position, and swing length matter, and how different trajectories can produce overlapping yardages with different outcomes. The conversation also emphasizes feedback and repetition, along with developing a few “go-to” distances you can trust under pressure. The goal: turn wedge play into a strength by combining structure, feel, and adaptability. Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins

People in this episode

Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins

Topics covered

• wedge distances
• partial wedge shots
• swing speeds
• golf techniques
• feedback and repetition
• scoring shots

Keywords

• wedge play
• golf scoring
• swing techniques
• golf distances
• shot consistency

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