Keegan Bradley has shared some valuable tips for amateur golfers looking to step up their game. With the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black just around the corner, Bradley’s focus is sharper than ever.
This season on the PGA Tour, the 39-year-old has been in top form, picking up one win and finishing inside the top 10 six times over 21 starts.
“I have thought a lot about this (question),” he said. “The best thing you can do is stop trying to hit it so hard off the tee. I notice that with amateurs, if you put a driver in their hand they try and smash it.”
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The man from Vermont has big ambitions and clearly backs himself to handle both roles at Bethpage.
Bradley has always been a strong ball striker, but what set him apart was his ability to handle long irons. Now he’s passing on some of that wisdom to amateur golfers hoping to sharpen up their approach play from distance.
Keegan Bradley’s club selection advice for amateur golfers
Amateur golfers are constantly searching for ways to sharpen every part of their game – it’s a journey that never really ends.
While putting in the hours is vital, it’s equally important to use that time wisely by focusing on specific skills, rather than simply hitting ball after ball without a clear purpose.
Having the right equipment is just as important as practice when it comes to getting better.
Bradley once shared his thoughts on what clubs amateurs should carry, especially for handling long approach shots into greens, during a chat with Golfing World.
He said: “I try to get an exact number and be very precise about that number. So that way I know if I have practiced and have this number down I should hit it consistently.”
Xander Schauffele says amateurs should stay away from this club
Recently, Xander Schauffele had some advice for amateur golfers looking to get better, and his suggestion lined up with Keegan Bradley’s thoughts on the subject.
When asked which club he thought amateurs should avoid, Schauffele didn’t hesitate. He said: “Oh, a three-iron. It shouldn’t be in the bag. A lot of pros don’t even use a three-iron.”
“You need speed to get it up in the air, there are hybrids and utility woods and seven-woods out there that are way easier to hit. Three-iron you can’t hit out of the rough, seven-wood you can or hybrid you can.“
If you take both their advice, it seems clear: forget about long irons and instead load up on hybrids and fairway woods.
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