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Use loft because downslopes launch low

The speaker describes a tight lie on a downslope with little green and says to use a 60 because the ball will launch lower. The speaker calls it a release-one chip and run, landing about a yard on with a bit of check before running out. The speaker says the slope de-lofts the 60 and includes a little shaft lean in the setup; the result is described as coming out low with more check.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 56:53

Try it

  1. Use your 60 here.
  2. Play a release one chip and run.
  3. Land it a yard or so on.
  4. Put a little bit of shaft lean in.

Why this context matters

This is not a general 60-degree recommendation; it is tied to the downslope launching the ball lower.