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Add chip height by opening the left shoulder

To add height to a chip, the extra loft comes from turning the left shoulder out of the way rather than dipping into the shot. You open the left shoulder through the ball so the left arm works up and around, with a quiet right hand.

Channel: Dan Grieve

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Why this context matters

Adding height to a chip off a tight lie.