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Short Game · Technique

Bump a fast downhill lie with no release

For a delicate shot from a downslope near the green where the ball tends to come out hot and run out, the instructor takes a wide stance, grips down, sets his hands forward with a little hinge, and applies little to no release. He lands the ball literally just on the green and lets it nudge/run down to the hole rather than trying to spin it.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 7:41

Why this context matters

Downslope lie with trouble behind the green; instructor is using a 60-degree wedge.