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Short Game · Strategy

Drop to less loft for long bunker shots

On a long bunker shot, Dan changes to less loft rather than going near a sand wedge or even more loft: he goes down to a 9-iron or pitching wedge. Strengthening the loft supplies the distance.

Channel: Dan Grieve

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Why this context matters

Scenario 5: a ~50 yard bunker shot, described as one of the toughest shots in golf.