Short Game Test - 11 balls

Here is a great way to evaluate your short game.  I call it the 11 ball short game evalualtion.

Take 11 golf balls from each 10 positions.  After you have hit all 11 balls remove the 5 closest and the 5 farthest from the hole. You will be left with the 6th ball or the median of the 11 shots. Measure that distance from the hole in feet.  You will notice that there is one (or several) that does not meet your expectations and where you are losing your shots in the short game and, hence, where you should do most of your practice.

Over 10 areas with 11 shots is 110 shots total.  Simply taking this test will allow you to hit all the shots in the short game area and is a great routine to practice.

Short Game Practice

11th Ball Short Game Evaluation

PUTTING                                               6th Ball Distance

1) 5 Foot ring (around the hole)                                                

2) Mid Range Putting (12-15 feet)                                            

3) 20 Foot Putts                                                                       

4) Lag Putting (40 feet or further)                                              

CHIPPING

5) Short Chips (with 6 iron or 8 iron)                                         

6) Medium Chips (with PW or SW)                                          

PITCHING

7) Pitching (40 yards)                                                                

8) Pitching (60 yards)                                                                

BUNKER
9) Bunker (explosion)                                                                
      
10) Bunker (Long - 20 yards+)                                                 

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John Grothe, PGA