Advice Needed
 

I am in the State amateur this week here in mississippi and we are playing at a newer course that is very well kept. The greens are targeted to be at 14 on the stimp on thursday. Today they said the greens were 12 on some and 13 on others. I had a great time in prep today but the course has what seems like endless drains so what little water they put on the course drains away very quickly. I have problems getting a wedge to stop from 60 yards much less a 3 or 4 iron. Does anyone have some suggestions. As for spin i have never had a problem not being able to stop a chip shot when i want it to but today it was like chipping with an 8 iron. I have adjusted my ball position a little to get the ball in the air a little bit more but i am not sure what else i can do other than change equipment to a cavity back iron that aids with getting the ball higher

For one realize that short game is probably going to win the tournament, so the ticket is to stay very patient with the conditions and up and down it again and again. If you feel comfortable hitting a cut shot, hit them almost exclusively into the greens. Also, it might be a good idea to switch to a Titleist Tour Balata or Tour Prestige (if you can find either).

Best of luck!

I would not suggest changing any equipment the week before competition. You may need to adjust your landing areas to allow for more roll out. Get very familiar with the greens.....putting will be the difference. And don't worry about the things you can't control...it's a waste of energy. ;)

Remember, as Jackie Burke says, "this ( pointing down to the green ) is where golf is played---this is where you win."

Ball Control On Fast Greens
 

On fast greens, it doesn't take much to get the ball rolling (and keep it rolling!). And being 'dainty' is always dangerous. So, the key to Ball Control is being able to execute Strokes with authority and yet minimize Power.

Clubhead Power is a function of Mass and Velocity (2-M-1/2). To reduce the Effective Mass of the Clubhead, use lighter Lag Pressure (Acceleration Rate) and shorten the Swing Radius (length of the Lever). This last idea is very important: Grip down on the Club (including the Putter)! I can't tell you how many times I see guys playing really delicate shots gripping at the butt-end.

To reduce Clubhead Speed, take shorter Strokes (minimize Acceleration Time) and use only an Arm Power Accumulator -- either the Left Arm (Swinging) or Right (Hitting). Avoid using either of the Hand Power Accumulators. That means absolutely no Wrist Cock or 'Turn and Roll' (independent of Hinge Action).

Good luck!

thanks for the help everyone, i have been at the club every day putting and chipping as i do realize that is what will win this tournament. If you can get it up and down from 50 yards 8 out of 10 times there is no doubt in my mind that will win this tournament.