Belly Your Wedge To Escape This Tricky Spot

Stan Utley

Stan Utley

SwingU Master Faculty, Golf Digest Top 50 in America

Golfers of all levels often struggle to commit to a shot when their ball lies on the cut line between the fringe and rough.

The most consistent solution is to “belly your wedge.” This technique uses the bounce of the club to cut through the grass, making contact with the ball halfway up, much like a putting stroke. It’s a reliable way to control speed and roll in tricky lies.