CLUB SELECTION AROUND THE GREENS - By: Golf Knut, Posted on: 2007-01-17

Even good golfers make bad choices when it comes to club selection around the greens. Maybe it's because it's a pressure shot. In any case the right selection--along with the right swing--sets up an easy putt, possibly for a par or a birdie. The wrong selection--even with a good swing--leaves a long difficult putt, maybe for a double bogey or worse.

The problem is spin. Using a higher-lofted club puts a lot of spin on the ball, which can be difficult to control. Using a lower-lofted club puts more roll on the ball, so you'll need more room for the shot. Naturally, you want to select the club that's right for the shot.

Two schools of thought exist when it comes to club selection around the greens. Some people use their favorite club for every shot near the green. They simply open up the club's face to generate more loft, and hence, more spin. They then hit the ball harder or softer depending on the shot.

Other people change clubs. If they need a shot with more spin than roll, they'll use a more lofted club, like a sand wedge. If they need a shot with more roll than spin, they'll use a less lofted club, like a 5-iron or a 7-iron. Using a slightly open stance, they'll take an identical swing for both clubs.

Both approaches work, if the shots are executed properly. However, many golfers prefer the second approach because it has fewer variables involved, making the shot easier. You just need to remember to choke down on a lower lofted club for better control.

Ultimately, your approach will be a matter of personal choice. Try both and see which you're more comfortable with, then practice it frequently. Remember using the right club around the greens can be the difference between a par or a birdie and a double bogey or worse.

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