G· GOLF NUGGETS Find Browse Teaching moments Short Game · Mental Model Stop open-face shots with descent, not spin On this high wedge shot you are no longer relying on spin to stop the ball, you are relying on the angle of descent. The instructor points to a shot that launched at about 47.5 degrees as a big change in trajectory. Channel: Club Champion Watch official source at 6:42 Short GameClub Champion Keep learningHit a low checking wedge before a downslope — Dan GrieveOpen the sole to point at 10 o'clock — CraigHansonGolfBuild a wedge setup: feet together, widen, hip bump — PorzakGolfChoke down in the fairway bunker to firm up your swing — PorzakGolfAdd loft with release, not an open cutting face — Dan GrieveKeep the clubhead outside your hands going back — Dan Grieve JavaScript is only needed for the in-app player and library actions. This verified teaching summary and its official-source link remain readable.