A solid short game is the key to maximizing your score.
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The great Harvey Penick used to ask his students to practice their short games by hitting chips under the bench. Classic things that can help you learn to lead with your hands through influence.
Sometimes, however, you can overdo it and end up digging into the grass with the leading edge. This problem, and considering the modern grind on today’s wedges, means that you actually need a smaller shaft that leans on short game shots to be able to optimize club bounce and avoid digging.
So, instead of ducking under the bench, practice cutting your bag. And make it challenging: Use your 9-iron and not one of your wedges.
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Play the ball a few feet behind the bag as shown above and swing. Allow the club to relax slightly at impact, then try to “paint” the bottom of your club.
Over time, your ultimate goal is to find a happy medium between these two paths.
Jeff Warne is a GOLF Top 100 instructor and director of golf at The Bridge in Bridgehampton, NY.
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