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 Visualizing a low shot can help with execution (PHOTO: Eddie Meeks). When in trouble, you need to get out of it. This rule especially holds true on approach shots blocked by tree limbs. Going for the green from this situation is risky, but not impossible. It usually requires a low shot that, if practiced correctly, can help lower your scores. Here are some tips for achieving low ball flight: • Make sure you have a good lie. A ball nestled in deep or fluffy grass is not conducive to a low shot. • Use a club with less loft, such as a 4-, 5- or 6-iron. • Choke up on the club at least an inch. • Put the ball back in your stance to decrease the loft of the clubface. • In your pre-shot routine and at address, think about hitting it low. You’ll be surprised how much this helps. • Use an abbreviated follow-through. Have your finish come to a halt with the club in front of your body. These tips also come in handy when you’re playing on a windy day and want to keep the ball down. Bob Madsen is PGA Director of Instruction at San Diego’s Sycuan Resort. For more information, call (888) 764-4566 or visit sycuanresort.com. |
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