4 keys, wedges like Rory McIlroy

Newly cast Master Champion Rory McIlroy is one of the greatest drivers in history. He has earned his worst score in a stroke since 2015: He has been ranked sixth in the tee, and he has led the category several times. But for years, his Achilles heel was something he couldn't take advantage of his driving ability when he stabbed into the green.

Rory's speed assets made him a lot of money, but some assets weren't necessarily favorable when trying to control the wedge distance. RORS keeps his head in a striking state – it's a great way to create an upward attack angle on a T-shirt, but can wreak havoc when trying to manage the bottom of the swing arc on precise shots. (Side note: Search YouTube and watch Steve Stricker with short iron. He is still the gold standard.)

That said, there is a lot to learn when McIlroy causes a solid strike. Read below.

1. careful!

Keep your head badly on the wedge shooting, which will cause your body to rotate to complete the challenge. Rory makes it work due to his incredible flexibility, but this is mostly negative for entertainers.

2. abdomen

Sir Nick Faldo is an outstanding wedge player. His focus is to get the navel to the end to ensure a strong contact and control distance. Rory kept his belly moving forward (although keeping his head down). Copy this!

3. open

Rory didn't have any persistence. This is a free and radical release you see with his driver and Midirons. It's perfectly OK to bring your full wing mechanism into the wedge swing. No need to reshape yourself.

4. Walk for a long time and leave

Although Rory didn't push up the ground like he did when he hit the driver, he was still extending his front legs during and after the impact. This is a key technology to control the depth and position of the bottom of the swing.

Brady Riggs is a 100 golf teacher who teaches at the Hansen Dam GC in Pacoima, California and the PGA West Academy in La Quinta, California.