How To Hit 3 Different Wedge Shots

Titleist staff player Trillium Rose breaks down three essential wedge shots to help you handle any tight situation around the green:

1. Chip Shot – a low-trajectory, run-along-the-ground shot ideal for tight lies. Trillium emphasises controlling the bounce and minimizing wrist movement.
2. Pitch Shot – a medium-height shot with a soft landing, suitable when you need a bit more loft. She focuses on maintaining a steeper lofted swing, soft hands, and landing the ball just past the green.
3. Flop Shot – a high-trajectory, soft-landing shot for clearing hazards or quick-stopping on slick greens. Trillium highlights opening the face and using a big, controlled swing.

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Trillium Rose

Golf Instructor

Trillium Rose is a PGA- and LPGA-certified teaching pro, Titleist staff player, and Woodmont Country Club’s Director of Instruction. A master’s graduate in Motor Learning, she has guided thousands of golfers with a research-driven, no-nonsense approach. Frequently recognized by Golf Digest and LPGA as a Top 50 instructor, Trillium combines biomechanical insight with practical practice strategies to make golf instruction both effective and accessible.