Distant Wedge Bank Drill: Show Me The Money
Distance control
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The distant wedge bank drill adds a little pressure to distance-control practice. Start with an imaginary £30 bank, play ten random-distance wedge shots and deduct £1 for every yard you miss the target.
Each shot gives you a fresh yardage, a club choice and one chance to deliver. Can you finish all ten shots with money still in the bank? This is an imaginary balance; no real money is needed.
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Step 1. Pick a random distance
What to do
| Action | What to do |
|---|---|
| Set your markers | On a practice range, place cones or use existing markers every 10 yards from 30 to 120 yards. |
| Choose a random yardage | Pick a number between 30 and 120 for the next shot. Use the markers to judge that distance; you can choose distances between them. |
| Identify the target | Choose a clear target point at the selected yardage. Keep a note of the distance before you hit. |
| Open your bank | Write £30 at the top of your scorecard. Prepare to play ten scored shots, choosing a fresh random distance each time. |
Step 2. Choose your wedge, rehearse and hit
What to do
| Action | What to do |
|---|---|
| Select the club | Choose the wedge you would use for the selected distance. You can change wedges between shots, just as you would on the course. |
| Make a rehearsal | Make a practice swing that feels right for the chosen yardage. |
| Commit to the shot | Step in and hit one ball towards your chosen target. |
| Observe the miss | Record how many yards the ball is short or long, and how many yards it is left or right. Use the same way of judging the result throughout the challenge. |
Quick practice checks
| Watch for | Try this |
|---|---|
| Repeating your favourite yardage | Choose a new random distance for each shot so you practise making a fresh decision. |
| Taking an immediate retry | Record the result and update the bank before moving on. Save any extra attempts for unscored practice. |
| Changing your judgement halfway through | Use consistent distance estimates and the same target reference from the first shot to the last. |
Your focus: Distance control
Step 3. Protect your £30 bank
| Score | When to award it |
|---|---|
| Deduct £1 per yard | Add the short-or-long miss to the left-or-right miss, then deduct £1 for each yard. |
| Deduct £0 | The shot finishes exactly on target. |
FAQs
What equipment do I need?
Wedges, balls + cones.
How do I set up this drill?
On a practice range, place cones or use existing markers every 10 yards from 30 to 120 yards. Pick a number between 30 and 120 for the next shot. Use the markers to judge that distance; you can choose distances between them. Choose a clear target point at the selected yardage. Keep a note of the distance before you hit.
What should I focus on during practice?
Choose the wedge you would use for the selected distance. You can change wedges between shots, just as you would on the course. Make a practice swing that feels right for the chosen yardage. Step in and hit one ball towards your chosen target.
How should I record my practice?
What should I keep in mind when practising?
What drill do you recommend I do next?
Try Goldilocks Wedge Drill next to build distance feel with short, long and on-target wedge shots.
You could also use Distance Wedge Control Drill to record useful wedge carry benchmarks. For another focused practice task, try Towel Pitch Body Turn Drill to connect your chest turn to a short pitch using a towel.
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