The Pitch and Run

The pitch and run is the same setup as the basic pitch shot. The only difference needed to reduce backspin and get the pitch shot to roll out after landing is to allow the clubface to turnover through impact.

Allowing the clubface to turnover imparts roll producing sidespin on the ball.

To encourage the roll producing sidespin, focus on letting the right forearm roll over the left through impact. -for right-handed players. Opposite for left-handed players.

Letting the clubface hit the ball in a square position and then close through impact, prevents the ball from rolling up the face which would add backspin.

To play the shot, pick a landing spot well short of the hole and expect that after the ball lands it will role on the green like a putt.

Practice the shot from various distances and with various clubs to get the carry/release distance down pat.

Pitching