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Short Game · Technique

Use a nine-iron half-swing pitch in strong wind

For a longer shot, instead of a high lofted shot that lands and spins back about 30 feet, play the same low pitch with a nine iron using a little half swing and feather it in, keeping the chest turning. It runs out more, so don't play it to a front pin.

Channel: Dan Grieve

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Try it

  1. play the same shot but with a nine iron
  2. little half swing
  3. feather it in there
  4. make sure your chest just keeps turning

Why this context matters

Extends the low-pitch method to a longer club for ~90-yard wind shots.