Golf is a funny game. Some days, your swing is near perfect. Other days, the club feels like a snake in your hands. But that doesn't mean you can't shoot a good score. The key to scoring is to take advantage of your opportunities when you get them. When you're standing in the fairway with a wedge in your hands, you've got to be thinking about getting it close. If you do that, you'll end up with plenty of birdie chances and a few good par saves, too. I work with everyone for junior golfers to players on the PGA and Senior PGA Tours. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how good you think your game is your wedge play can always get better. That’s why I spend so much time with all of my students on the 30-, 60- and 90-yard shots. Once you develop consistency and confidence from these distances, good things are bound to happen for you on the course. I approach these shots with the same philosophy I use on every part of the game-keep it simple. Golfers who struggle with these distances are almost always trying to overcomplicate matters. They hit low-percentage shots, and they make long swings that are vulnerable to mistakes. The key to good wedge play lies in making a smooth, short stroke that lets you accelerate through the ball and use the loft of the club to hit the shot you want, whether it’s a lob or a pitch-and-run. The pitching stroke is really very simple. I focus on three keys: I keep my right elbow close to my side, make sure my head stays behind the ball and accelerate through the hitting area. Be sure to break your wrists early and give your hands control of the shot. Vary the distance of your shot with the length of your swing.