Slice-Proof Grip
![]() #1- WRONG- With left thumb straight down shaft, this is a slice grip. |
![]() #2- CORRECT- Left thumb correctly angled toward right shoulder. |
![]() #3- Right palm fits naturally over left thumb. |
![]() #1- WRONG- With left thumb straight down shaft, this is a slice grip. |
![]() #2- CORRECT- Left thumb correctly angled toward right shoulder. |
![]() #3- Right palm fits naturally over left thumb. |
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Focus on a spot for your ball to |
The landing spot should be one |
Once you have determined where |
Keys to Success:
1. Use this shot only when your landing spot is on the fringe or the green.
2. The One-Fourth Rule assumes a flat surface. Adjust for slopes accordingly.
3. This ratio applies specifically to the 9-iron chip shot.
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Here's how a short putt looks: Begin |
On the back swing say: |
On the through swing say: |
When hitting a shot from a greenside bunker, a very effective swing thought is to hit some sand out onto the green. If you're not getting enough sand, square the club face and swing at a steeper angle. If you're getting too much sand, open the club face and swing at a more shallow angle.
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At address: Ball position just inside left heel |
Club face is open so it slides under the ball |
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Swing with enough force as if to hit a |
Long shallow divot... think bacon strips not |