Most golfers don’t lose strokes because they don’t understand the game.

They lose them because their contact isn’t consistent.

From 100 yards and in, even a slight miss changes everything.

A shot hit a little heavy comes up short.
A thin one flies long.

And now you’re scrambling instead of scoring.

What’s Costing You Strokes

Even small contact mistakes create big distance problems.

Right now, your misses are likely coming from:

• Inconsistent strike (low point control)
• Loss of ball speed on mishits
• Unpredictable carry distances

Most wedges make this worse by punishing slight misses.

How to Fix It

Most golfers think inconsistent contact is a swing problem.

In my experience, it’s usually a low-point control problem—and that’s something you can improve quickly with the right focus.

You don’t need a perfect swing.
You need a consistent strike pattern.

Start by focusing on three things:

• Ball-first contact — The ball should always come before the turf
• Stable setup — Keep your weight slightly forward and your hands ahead
• Commit to one motion — Avoid trying to “help” the ball into the air

When contact improves, everything else gets easier.

Distance becomes more predictable.
Your misses get smaller.
And you start seeing the ball finish closer to the hole—more often.

The goal isn’t perfect swings—it’s repeatable contact under pressure.

3 Drills to Improve Immediately

1. Towel Strike Drill
Place a towel 1–2 inches behind the ball.
Your goal: miss the towel completely.

2. 3-Spot Landing Drill
Pick front, middle, and back landing spots.
Hit 5 balls to each.

3. One-Wedge Challenge
Use one wedge from 30–80 yards.
Learn to control distance with feel.

Where Equipment Can Help

Even with a good swing, most wedges lose performance on mishits.

When more weight is positioned higher in the clubhead, you get:

• More consistent ball speed
• Better distance control
• Tighter dispersion

That’s the difference between hoping—and knowing—where the ball will finish.

Start hitting your wedge shots closer.

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About Bill Totten

Bill Totten is one of the most experienced wedge fitters in the game, with more than 40 years helping golfers improve scoring from 100 yards and in. As the former Director of Golf at Fripp Island, SC, Bill has worked with thousands of players—from beginners to low handicaps—focusing on the part of the game that matters most: the scoring zone.

His approach is simple—better contact, better distance control, and smarter practice lead to lower scores. The insights in your scoring profile are based on the same principles he’s used to help golfers consistently hit it closer and convert more opportunities.