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Short Game · Strategy

Use a less-lofted club to chip up a slope

For this chip into an upslope, use an eight iron instead of sending the ball high. The eight-iron choice left an imperfect strike in an acceptable position, while the instructor says the common high route can finish about 30 feet short.

Channel: Dan Grieve

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Why this context matters

From their nine-hole short-game challenge; Hugh played the chip with an 8-iron.