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Short Game · Strategy

Use less loft to run out a long bunker shot

Instead of automatically using a normal bunker club, consider a stronger-lofted club such as a 9-iron or 52-degree wedge. The stronger loft allows a similar swing length to produce the carry without requiring as hard a strike. This can improve speed control and contact quality.

Channel: Dan Grieve

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Why this context matters

For longer greenside bunker shots where a full sand wedge asks for a near-perfect strike.