CREATESPACE The Wedge Book: An Owner’s Manual for Your Short Game

Streamline your short game with a clear, repeatable plan

Short game shots don’t have to be a tangle of conflicting tips. The Wedge Book by Brandon Stooksbury offers a straightforward framework that covers everything from a touchy bump-and-run to a precise 50-yard pitch. By starting from a simple baseline technique and then adding targeted elements for each shot, you can reduce guesswork on the practice green and on the course.

What makes this guide practical is its real-life focus: it translates proven concepts into a plan you can actually follow, one month of practice away from your next round. The approach aligns with insights from high-level competition, yet the guidance remains accessible to players at many skill levels. The emphasis is on feel, tempo, and reliable routines you can rely on under pressure rather than on hype or quick fixes.

What you’ll learn

• Consistent baseline technique you can build on for diverse short shots
• Specific adjustments for bumps, runs, chips, and pitches without overcomplicating the swing
• A practical practice routine designed to translate to real rounds
• How adjustments for lie and distance impact contact and roll

In practice, you’ll discover how a single, repeatable setup reduces indecision, while the added shot elements help you respond to different greens and layouts. The guidance emphasizes feel and tempo, so you can sense when a shot setup fits the situation rather than guessing.

How this helps your game

• Clarity on what to do for common short-game scenarios
• Less confusion when facing varied lies and green speeds
• Faster, more confident practice sessions that build routine
• A path to repeatable results without relying on high-risk swing changes

Note: progress depends on consistent practice and course conditions. The plan is presented as a framework of possibilities, not a guarantee, but it is designed to help you take away the mystery from the wedge. Use it as a guide to craft your own confident, repeatable short-game routine.

Putting it into your routine

Use a practical, repeatable cadence that fits your schedule. Start with the baseline technique, then introduce one shot variation each week. Track your feel and results after practice sessions and rounds to refine the setup and tempo you prefer on greens with different speeds and textures.

• Read the chapter that covers your primary shot type
• Establish the baseline setup and consistent tempo
• Practice 5–10 reps per shot on flat ground, then on real turf
• Apply the method on the course with deliberate, mindful reps
• Review outcomes after rounds to adjust as needed