Short Game · Strategy

Pitch with release one, not release two, in winter

For the awkward pitch off wet ground, forget the 'release two' (releasing the club so the shaft returns more neutral for a high, spinny, soft-landing shot) - save it for summer. Use 'release one' instead: the ball comes in a little hotter, lower and quicker with less spin. Because winter greens are soft like pudding, even a lower shot will still stop.