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Short Game · Feel

Keep the lead arm connected for high, spinny sand shots

For a bunker shot intended to produce height and spin, feel the left arm connected to the left rib cage through the downswing. Letting the left arm move away sharpens the strike, prevents the club from skipping, and causes excessive digging. The connected feel creates a narrower hand radius through the shot, while a wider action can suit a longer bunker shot intended to run out more.

Channel: Dan Grieve

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Why this context matters

Framed via guest Iona Stephen, who says this tip transformed her short game and helped her greenside shots she wants to hit high.