Clockface Wedge Drill

Imagine a clock face around your body, with 12 o'clock straight above your head and 6 o'clock down at the ground. In this drill, your left arm (for right-handers) will move like the hour hand of a clock.

Select a wedge (sand wedge or gap wedge). Practice three backswing lengths: 7:30, 9:00, and 10:30 (these correspond to the left arm pointing at those clock times). For example, 9:00 means your left arm is parallel to the ground.

Hit shots with each backswing length, using a consistent tempo. Note how far the ball carries with each swing (e.g., 40 yards with the 7:30 swing, 60 yards with 9:00, 80 yards with 10:30, etc. — distances will vary by player).

Focus on a smooth follow-through that mirrors the backswing length (for instance, 9:00 backswing goes to 3:00 follow-through). You are essentially calibrating your wedge. Write down or remember the carry distances for each 'time' position.

Repeat with other wedges (e.g., lob wedge, pitching wedge) if desired. This gives you a personal distance chart. On the course, when you have a certain yardage, you can recall which clock swing to use. This drill builds a repertoire of go-to wedge shots.