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Short Game · Technique

Flight a chip low by letting the handle rise

When trying to flight it down, a lot of people drive the handle down, down, down. Instead, hit down while allowing the handle to rise slightly at the same time; this keeps the club out of the ground while producing a lower shot that runs out.

Channel: Dan Grieve

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A low runner played from a tight lie under a tree, ball back and hands well ahead.