The Best Free Golf Video Lessons565 Free Golf Lessons from the Best ProsOver 120,000,000 views
565 lessons from professionals, selected and summarizedOver 120,000,000 views across all videos
Pitching WedgesWedge play = Pitching and Chipping Wedges Expert / Intermediate ⏱ 3 min 🇬🇧 Video in English, summarized

Shane Lowry's Wedges: The 60-Yard Shot

In an interview with Martin Hall for GolfPass, Shane Lowry discusses his scoring range—from 60 to 110 yards. He explains why he went back to using three wedges, then demonstrates his standard shot from 60 yards.

▶
Shane Lowry
Shane Lowry · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

To be continued

15 minSame problemBall Climbing Up the Wedge Face: 3 Shots by MorikawaCollin Morikawa · Intermediate / Expert5 minSame problemJustin Rose's Tips for Making More BirdiesJustin Rose · Intermediate2 minFrom the same proShane Lowry's Driver Setup: Tee, Ball and Range PracticeShane Lowry · Beginner / Intermediate

What the lesson shows

Shane Lowry played four wedges for two years, but back then he hit a full shot at every distance and used his creativity less. So he went back to three wedges: pitching, 51 and 58 degrees. On a standard shot, with the flag in the middle of the green, he almost always plays a little cut: more control, more spin, and less severe mistakes.

At 60 yards, he takes his position square with or slightly to the left of the target, with a narrower stance than on a full swing, and the ball positioned between the center and the front. He swings down on the ball and makes it fly low. The divot is shallow: don't stand too upright is essential, because a wedge with too steep a loft takes off too hard and lands too far. From distances under 60 yards, he plays by feel—a skill honed through practice.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Align yourself directly with the target or slightly to the left of it.
  2. Take a narrower stance than you would for a full swing.
  3. Place the ball between the center and the front.
  4. Think of a small cut and follow through on the ball.
  5. Keep the ball on a low trajectory and make a shallow divot.

Key Takeaways

Three wedges instead of four to keep things interesting.
A slight cut on standard shots for more control.
A narrower stance, with your feet square or slightly to the left.
The ball is positioned between the center and the front of the stance.
A gentle slope and a slight divot.
Under 60 yards: play by feel.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Having too many wedges and hitting a full shot at every distance.
  • If you swing down too vertically, the ball will travel faster and land too far away.
  • Take a deep divot.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. 60-yard wedges with a slight cut
  2. Checking the depth of the divot
  3. Shots from under 60 yards played by feel, without measuring

Your Questions

What wedges does Shane Lowry use?

Three: a pitching wedge, a 51-degree wedge, and a 58-degree wedge. He tried four wedges, but then he was hitting a full shot at every distance and losing control and creativity.

Why does he hit a cut shot with his wedges?

He finds that it offers more control and spin, and his bad shots are less costly.

What mistake should you avoid at 60 yards?

Standing too upright. According to Shane Lowry, a wedge that’s too steep takes off too hard and lands too far; he aims for a shallow divot.

Learn More

All “Pitching and Wedges” videos →Find the lesson that's right for youAll videos on “Wedge Play = Pitching and Chipping” →Find the lesson that's right for you Justin Thomas's chip shot: the “nippy”The “nippy,” a low chip that stops on the second bounce: the ball is played back, the face is shielded by the body, and the three-ball drill (high, medium, low). Ball Climbing Up the Wedge Face: 3 Shots by MorikawaToo much loft at impact causes the ball to rise off the clubface: Morikawa demonstrates how to avoid this with a 40-yard wedge shot, a lob, and an uphill pitch. High-Hands Chip off the Toe: Tiger and SchefflerTiger and Scheffler first assess the lie: if the ball is sitting well, a high chip off the bounce; if the ball is buried, a low chip with hands high, the toe down, and a hook. Shane LowryAll of his lessons

Video posted on YouTube by its creator (Shane Lowry). Best Golf Tips selects and summarizes the best free lessons without hosting them.

* Amateur competitions with guidance from the pros