Bob Cisco here –
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In this video, I am demonstrating the pitch and run using a 7 and a 9 iron here.
This short game scoring shot is an essential part of your scoring game arsenal.
The difference is where the ball lands and rolls out to the hole and for the 7 iron
which is approx. 23 degrees and for the 9 iron about 30 degrees into the green.
What’s great about this shot is that it has few parts and can be executed with
minimal effort and technique.
In this shot, the keys are to pitch out to a spot to land the ball into the green
and then let it run to the hole. I learned this system from the great Paul Runyan,
who was a definite master at the short game area. It truly works, is very effective
and easy to learn and master.
It just takes a little practice on a consistent basis to maintain.
The objective here is to make this an easy shot to hit much like a putt and in
many ways is an extension of putting. The idea to grasp is to “putt with loft”
on these shots and allow the ball to run out to the hole depending on the club
you are using.
On these shots hit the shot off the middle or back foot with your hands forward,
weight on the left side and finish thru the shot low. The right hand turns the club
over naturally and helps the ball run out in a controlled way. Tip the club up more
on the toe and your good to go. Advanced players and pros use the reverse overlap
grip for this shot 80% of the time.
Let me know how this shot works for you and any suucess you have with it please
share here.
Bob Cisco is the "golf performance doctor" and host of
Swing Mentor.com. An author, and a former PGA Tour
instructor who has helped thousands of golfers with
their game of golf. He is currently working on his latest
golf report and book: "Golf's Greatest Secret"