Can you feel the distance?
Set a 30-yard carry target, hit a chip or pitch shot, then guess how far the ball carried before revealing the Trackman result. Learn to connect swing feel with actual distance.
Carry is where the ball lands. Total distance includes the roll after landing. This challenge focuses on carry.
What you need
- Wedge or preferred chipping club
- Ten golf balls
- A safe hitting area and a 30-yard carry target
- Trackman or another reliable carry-distance measurement
- A way to record each prediction and result
How to set up
- Choose a 30-yard carry-distance target.
- Prepare your club and ten balls.
- Keep the Trackman carry result hidden until after each prediction.
- Record your goal for the round before beginning.
The challenge
- Set target: Aim to carry the ball 30 yards.
- Hit: Play the shot without checking the screen.
- Guess: Say or write your predicted carry distance.
- Reveal: Compare your prediction to Trackman carry.
- Adjust: Repeat for ten shots, noting what each swing felt like.
Scoring & goal
Suggested scoring: Earn one point if your guess is within 3 yards of measured carry. Track your score out of ten.
Second measurement: Record how far each shot carried from the 30-yard target.
Example: A shot carries 23.6 yards and finishes at 31.1 yards total. It is 6.4 yards short of the 30-yard carry target.
Try to improve your prediction accuracy and target control in the next round.
Watch the Distance Control Demonstration
Watch the shot, predict the carry, then compare your estimate with the Trackman measurement. Video playback may become available after Wix finishes processing.
Understand your numbers
Trackman example: 23.6 yards carry and 31.1 yards total. The 30-yard target in this drill refers to carry, not total distance.
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