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Full Swing · Technique

Flight an iron down into the wind

To hit it lower, play a little bit faster with the ball further back in the stance. Use a shorter follow-through and punch it. Keep turning through while shortening the follow-through.

Channel: Dan Grieve

Watch official source at 11:01

Try it

  1. To hit it lower, play a little bit faster
  2. Ball further back in the stance
  3. Feel a shorter follow-through and punch it
  4. Keep turning through as you shorten the follow-through

Why this context matters

185 yards into the wind, wanting a lower flight to use the ground.