Anyone who gets nervous standing over a 100-yard wedge shot likely has the skill and ability to hit it well, but they just may not have mastered the 1 key to dialing in those shots. Distance control with your wedges can feel like a true guessing game, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Spend ample time on the range practicing from that distance and building confidence in those shots.
An empirical examination of the warm-up routine prescribed by Brooks Koepka was conducted in this YouTube video. Koepka, a five-time major champion, shared his pre-round routine, which includes starting with a 56-degree wedge and focusing on feel rather than mechanics. Koepka’s approach aligns with current research, which suggests that warm-ups should prioritize dynamic stretching and activation of specific muscle groups involved in the golf swing. The video provides valuable insights into the warm-up practices of a top professional golfer and implications for optimizing performance on the golf course.