Patrick Reed offers advice for amateur golfers to improve short game

Patrick Reed, the 2018 Masters champion, recently shared instructional tips for amateur golfers looking to improve their consistency with chipping and pitching. Speaking in a video for GolfBetterTuscon, Reed emphasized the importance of solid contact to control ball flight and spin. He recommends a specific drill that involves tucking a towel under the lead armpit during practice. This technique is designed to prevent players from relying too heavily on their arms and encourages the upper body to move in unison with the club. By maintaining a connection between the arms and body, golfers can achieve more reliable strikes around the green. The 36-year-old noted that excessive hand movement often leads to inconsistency, causing the towel to drop and resulting in poor ball contact.

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