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Short Game · Technique

Soft high landing shot: keep the loft, don't lean the shaft

To hit a higher, soft-landing short-game shot, move the ball position forward and widen the stance. Set the shaft angle in line with the back of the ball so you are not leaning the handle forward, keeping the loft on the club.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 26:42

Try it

  1. move that ball position forward
  2. widen the stance of it
  3. and put the shaft angle in line with the back of the ball

Why this context matters

For a soft landing shot with less green to work with, off a decent lie.