The Clock System: Consistent Wedge & Iron Distance Control Under Pressure

Key Points

• 1.Club Setup: One Length, One Posture

  • Bryson (and others) use same-length clubs with consistent weights.
  • This keeps posture and setup consistent from sand wedge to 8-iron.
  • Makes repeating swing lengths much easier.

• 2. The Clock System Basics

  Use an imaginary clock face to reference backswing positions:

  • 6:00 – Address
  • 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 – Progressive backswing checkpoints
  • 9:00 – Left arm parallel to ground, before wrists hinge
  • Helps standardize distance control across shots

• 3. Why It Matters Under Pressure

  • Feel breaks down under tournament stress — adrenaline, nerves, etc.
  • The clock system provides mechanical anchors you can trust If you know, “9:00 gives me 50 yards,” you don’t have to guess — you just execute. 

• 4. Feel Comes After Repetition

  • By memorizing these positions, the feel naturally develops.
  • But in pressure situations, you default to the clock, not vague sensation.

• Takeaway:

  When you’re under pressure and can’t rely on feel, a trusted clock-based swing system gives you control, confidence, and calm. Learn your positions now — so you can perform when it counts.