Scottie Scheffler explains to amateurs how to hit short game shot that stands out

When it comes to creative shot-making around the greens, Scheffler has a few tricks up his sleeve. And when he breaks down how he plays certain shots, it is usually worth paying attention.

For the ‘low skipper’, the 29-year-old follows a specific routine and setup, making sure the conditions on the course are right for the shot.

He also thinks having this shot in your game adds something extra for fans watching at home.

“I use this shot for instance if the greens get pretty quick and let’s say the pin’s on the top of a tier and I have a lot of green to work with.

“You still want to get the ball to stop but I’ll hit a lower trajectory shot so that when it goes over that tier, it’ll be that kind of cool shot you see on TV, where it skips and then comes to a stop.

“Technique-wise, I’ll usually open the face up a little bit and then what I feel is my right forearm almost hooking the club face. So my right arm I’ll feel a little bit of a hook. It’s not a turnover in the wrist, it’s in the forearm and keeps that clubface nice and level. For shots like this, it’s really important to trust your golf ball,” the world number one explained.

Rory McIlroy gives a perfect example of Scottie Scheffler’s skipper shot at Ryder Cup

Scheffler’s explanation is valuable, but there is another moment that comes to mind when thinking about this shot. Rory McIlroy produced something similar under pressure during the 2023 Ryder Cup.

The Northern Irishman was out of position off the tee, with about 50 yards to cover over a ridge and not much room to work with.

He pulled off one of the most memorable shots in recent memory, hitting it perfectly with the kind of trajectory Scheffler describes, landing it exactly where he needed.

With this year’s event fast approaching, it is hard not to look forward to another clash between two players who know how to make headlines on golf’s biggest stage.