The 2nd Cut Newsletter: Edition #63
Wedge Warm Ups, Xander’s Swing Perfection, Amateur Advice from Michael Kim, Break 50 with Bob Does Sports, and Stat Guy Lou Stagner on Irons
"Show me the golfer who hits full wedge shots. I want to play him for money.” — Ben Hogan
📰 EDITION #63 📰
Welcome back to The 2nd Cut Newsletter!
📫 In today’s Newsletter: Wedge Warm Ups, Xander’s Swing Perfection, Amateur Advice from Michael Kim, Break 50 with Bob Does Sports, and Stat Guy Lou Stagner on Irons
Wedge Warm Ups
Jon Sherman leads off the letter for two straight weeks. But I couldn’t agree more with Jon here. I used to go right to full shots, starting with wedges, irons, woods, and finally, my driver.
Now, I start with a few chip shots and move to 50-yard shots, then 75, and finally 100 with my full wedge.
I’ve found that this not only helps me loosen up better but also helps me mentally.
Often I would go right to full swings and hit a crappy shot. This would lead to me swinging harder and harder and getting frustrated. I’d lose tempo and confidence before the first tee.
By starting with the partial wedge shots, I am much more relaxed and less likely to screw up. My tempo is smooth, I take my time, I loosen up, and it also addresses one of the most essential parts of the game.
It then bleeds into my irons and long clubs by keeping that same tempo and feel.
Finally, I finish my warmup just like I started with chip shots, 50 and 75-yard shots.
🐦 Tweets of the Week 🐦
So pure.
In my opinion, this thread by Michael Kim is a must-read. Michael discusses some of the most common mistakes he sees from amateurs and how to correct them.
Click here to read the whole thing.
Johnson Wagner is back. This time, he demonstrates chip shots off hard pan lies, leaving Brandel and the crew laughing and thoroughly entertained.
📺 💻 T2C Media 📺 💻
Another Break 50 with Bryson. This time, he’s joined by Bob and friends from Bob Does Sports. If you aren’t familiar with them, they are an excellent follow for funny golf content.
🔢 Stat(s) of the Week 🔢
Stat King Lou Stagner with some great data to help set realistic expectations for your iron game in terms of distance, GIRs, and proximity.
Lou has a newsletter with a ton of content just like this. Check it out here.
📊 Poll of the Week 📊
Here are the results from last weeks Poll on the definition of “one cup left”:
Most of you said #3! I have to admit it shocked me.
As I mentioned in the last edition, I’m team #2. This means “one cup left” is the diameter of the hole from the left edge of the original cup. Just like if I said “one ball out,” I mean one ball out from the left edge.
I can see the logic of #3. You're using the starting point as the middle of the cup. We’ll have to agree to disagree.
Those of you who selected #1… well, that’s just pure insanity.
If you picked #3 or #1, please comment below on your reasoning. I’d like to hear more.
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Til next time.
