Sharpening your short game is one of the fastest ways to lower scores. While many players focus on drives and full swings, the real difference often comes from how well you manage shots around the green. That’s where Flight Lines come in. A simple yet powerful tool designed into Vokey Wedges that can take the guesswork out of your setup.
What are Flight Lines?
Flight Lines refer to the three lines engraved into the hosel of Vokey Wedges meant to help you master three core short game shots: a bump and run, pitch shot, and flop shot.
Developed by short game coach Parker McLachlin, each line indicates the ideal shaft lean and setup for the type of shot you intend to hit.
Shot #1: Bump and Run
To execute a bump and run, use the first line (or the one that is furthest back on the hosel). Aligning your first flight line straight up and down at setup will naturally prompt your hands to shift forward, delofting the club and producing a lower shot that runs out toward the hole.
Shot #2: Pitch Shot
To accomplish a pitch shot, use the middle of the three flight lines. It emphasizes a neutral set up and stance, great for a slightly farther ball flight and less roll.
Shot #3: Flop Shot
The most forward Flight Line is your guide for the flop. With the shaft nearly in line with the ball, an open clubface, and a soft right-hand release through impact, you’ll generate high spin and height. This is perfect for getting the ball to stop quickly on the green.
Using your Flight Lines, you gain a repeatable system for executing the three most used short game shots with each wedge in your bag. Instead of relying solely on “feel,” you can trust a built-in guide to help you set up correctly every time. This consistency brings variety to your short game in the simplest way, giving you the confidence to get up and down more often.
For more on flight lines see “Vokey Wedgeworks Flight Lines with Jonathan Yarwood”
