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Short Game · Technique

Open the wedge face fully, then grip it

Use the club's blunt bounce so it glides instead of letting the leading edge cut into the sand. Open the face wide first, until the back of the club is literally on the ground, and only then take your grip.

Channel: Danny Maude

Watch official source at 1:45

Try it

  1. Open the face wide open so the back of the club is literally on the ground
  2. Then grip it

Why this context matters

May feel exaggerated at first, which Martin says is expected.