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Short Game · Technique

On a sitting-down lie, get height instead of spin

When ridges or sand behind the ball limit spin, use height and landing angle to stop the shot instead. Open your alignment left to encourage a steeper delivery that squeezes more sand under the ball and pops it up. Use less body turn, get steeper, and dig the heel in a little more.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 6:02

Try it

  1. Open up your alignment to the left
  2. Use a bit less body turn
  3. Get a little steeper into it
  4. Dig the heel in a little bit more

Why this context matters

For a lie where the ball has sat down and spin is not available.