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Short Game · Strategy

Chip and run with an eight iron

The instructor chooses an old-school eight-iron chip and run. He sends it in low to match a lower-spinning shot to the sticky slope, then focuses on the landing.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 19:07

Why this context matters

The shot is about 40 yards to a back pin with a slope that can feed the ball.