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WATCH THE VIDEO OF THESE TIPS So much of scoring involves getting the ball close to the hole on chips and pitches. The technique usually includes one of two methods — digging or sliding. A “digger” comes into the ball with the leading edge first, catching the ball and then the turf. Because the hands are ahead at impact, this technique normally produces a shot with a lower trajectory and more roll. On the other hand, a “slider” has the hands even with the ball at impact and releases the club on the follow-through, generating a shot with a higher flight, softer landing and more spin. It’s important to be able to employ either technique depending on your situation. Make sure you have the right mix of wedges — usually, digging calls for wedges with less bounce, while more bounce is needed for sliding. Here are some quick tips for digging and sliding and common situations for when to use each method:  DIG Tips: • Keep hands ahead of ball at address and through impact. • Keep weight on your front foot. • Trust the loft of the club to get the ball airborne. • Vary ball position to promote different trajectories, but focus on hitting ball first. When to use: • A shot from a bare or tight lie. • Bump-and-run shot with at least some green to work with. • Pitch shot from buried lie in deep rough.  SLIDE Tips: • Keep hands even with ball at address and impact. • Keep grip pressure light to encourage proper release. • Keep weight centered throughout shot and don’t sway. • Focus on consistent tempo and length of swing. When to use: • A short- or medium-length pitch from the fairway or light rough. • Most short chips from the rough. • Flop-style shot. Paul Devine co-founded the Golf Academy at Pacific Palms. To learn more, call (626) 854-2415 or visit pacificpalmsresort.com. |
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THANK YOU FOR THE TIP. Your home course is my favorite. I look forward to playing either course when i get a good deal on click 4 tee times midweek. I am struggling with my short game and would love a lesson that i could afford. Let me know if you have any lesson deals for a die hard golfer !
Kim Walsh - 714 348-7545
| Comment at 7/28/2009 |
Still working on it, Paul. Getting better!
| Comment at 8/10/2009 |
Super informative wrtiing; keep it up.
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