96% of Golfers Get this WRONG With Their Wedges!

Struggling from 50 yards? Here’s how to fix it.

I get asked all the time: “Alex, how are you getting these stats?” Easy—I coach around 40 players a week, and 96% of them struggle with wedge shots due to poor face and body alignment.

One viewer, Mick, said:

Let’s fix that.

We’re on the 12th at Mottram Hall—tough hole, but a perfect wedge example.

Step 1: Face First

Avoid a square face. Instead, turn the clubface slightly open—to about 1 o’clock (with 12 being square)—before you take your grip. This adds bounce, prevents digging, and helps the club glide through the turf.

Compare the divots:

• Square face = digs

• Slightly open = glides

Step 2: Set Up the Body

With the face slightly open, aim your body slightly left to account for it. Use two alignment sticks or clubs:

• One at the target line (clubface direction)

• One left of that for your body line

Shoulders go just left of target, feet even more left. You’re not swinging massively left—just enough to keep things on plane and let the club glide.

Step 3: Build Your Routine

Here’s how to repeat it:

1. Hold the club up.

2. Rotate face to 1 o’clock.

3. Take your grip evenly (top and bottom hand).

4. Set the clubface at target, then build stance around it.

5. Shoulders follow the face, feet slightly left.

Bonus: The 50-Yard Drill

For a crisp 50-yard shot:

• Use a 54° or 56° wedge.

• Make a “thumbs up to thumbs up” swing.

• Smooth tempo. No power—just technique.

Try this drill. That clean, zipped wedge shot is just a setup away.