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Short Game · Mental Model

Use the bounce and trust the ground

On this lofted short-game shot, striking the ground about two inches before the ball can still produce the intended result. The technique relies on trusting the ground and letting the club slide along it rather than treating that contact as an automatic failure.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 11:11

Why this context matters

The lesson is using a 60-degree wedge for a soft, lofted shot.