Golf Coach, Short Game Specialist, Problem Solver. Visit my Instagram for content jamesridyardgolf.com shortgamesecrets.tv wedgematrix.com
Joined April 2009
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18 Oct 2025
27 years of chipping yips… gone in 27 minutes 😳
No gimmicks. Just understanding low point — where and how the club meets the ground.
I’ve put what you need to know (plus drills) into a free ebook.
Grab it here 👇👇
wedgematrix.com/LP
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Did some filming today for the Wedgematrix Academy and thought this snippet on spin vs stopping power might be of interest. Comment “Spin” below and I’ll send you link to the academy where you can sign up for free!
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🚨 Nothing ruins confidence faster than a SHANK… 🚨 One second you’re feeling good, the next your wedge shoots 45° right and your round is toast. The truth? There are only 3 main reasons shanks happen ⛳️ … and once you spot them, you can fix them fast. In this teaser I’ll
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Your practice swing feels perfect. But the shot? 🤯 Total mess. Comment “feel” for a link to the full video 👊🏻 You’re not necessarily swinging badly—you’re rehearsing without purpose and doing TOO MUCH over the ball. 🎯 Learn how to rehearse with feel 🎯 Transfer it to
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Still chunking or blading your chips? You might be focused on the wrong things. ✅ Control just two elements ✅ Manage your low point ✅ Strike it clean—every time 🎯 It’s not about perfect technique. It’s about matching two key components. 🔗 Full breakdown now on YouTube -
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You don’t need perfect technique—you need this instead. It’s time to fix your sequence and timing. Comment “sequence” for the full video! 🎯 Watch, try it, feel the difference. #GolfTips #ShortGame #WedgeGame #WedgeMatrix
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The data I have suggests this pattern is the best, just so happens it’s also the prettiest. How does it look to you? Let me know ⬇️⬇️⬇️ You can build this pattern and more in the Wedgematrix Academy, check out the link in bio ⬆️ #shortgame #golftips #wedgematrix #pgatour
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💸💎 Premium vs Budget Golf Ball – The Short Game Smackdown! 😤 One costs more than your lunch… the other came free with your socks. We chipped, we laughed, we judged... and maybe cried a little. ⛳️ Which one actually checks up on the green? Spoiler: one of them might as
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A little clip from a future YouTube video aimed at beginner golfers. There’s something in here for all of us though 😉
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Did some filming today for the Wedgematrix Academy and thought this snippet on spin vs stopping power might be of interest. The full video includes a complete rundown on both! #wedgematrix #shortgame #golftips #pgatour #pingtour #fyp #golfaddict
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Flying visit to catch up with at Bears. Works so hard and with full commitment to his direction in all parts of his game. Consistency pays off. #wedgematrix #shortgame #golftips #pgatour #pingtour #fyp #golfaddict
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Had a few minutes to kill before today's session. Mixed up a few random shots and grabbed the data. What do you see? Any numbers surprise you? #wedgematrix #golftips #shortgame #pgatour #pingtour #golflife #fyp
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Hoy miembros de la PGA de España han disfrutado de una formación magistral a cargo del especialista en juego corto @JamesRidyard.
📍 @cngolfmadrid
🎯 Seguir progresando en la formación de nuestros profesores 🙌
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Full video on my YouTube channel! Stop overcomplicating bunker shots. ✅ Square face ✅ Square stance ✅ Simple swing I tested Ping’s BunkR wedge designed to help you make pretty normal swings — even from deep sand, poor lies, and erratic contact points. The result?
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Solid few days prep at a very wet Quail Hollow. It's go time.#
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