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Use a pitching wedge for a low pitch-and-run

When the pin is further onto the green and you have room to run the ball out, the safest wet-conditions shot is a low pitch with a pitching wedge. Play the ball in the center or just forward of center, choke down the grip, and make a small connected swing - don't think about releasing the club, just rotate your body with quiet wrists. It causes barely any ground disturbance; with about 20 yards of green, land it around five on and it runs out roughly 15.

Channel: Dan Grieve

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Try it

  1. Take the pitching wedge and play the ball in the center or even just forward of center
  2. Down the grip and make a little connected swing
  3. Don't think too much about your release - just rotate your body quite quickly with quiet wrists

Why this context matters

Offered as his preferred, most repeatable option when there is around 20 yards of green to work with.