Hard-packed Sand
June 28, 2010 by Admin
photo credit: bradleypjohnson The bounce on your sand wedge makes it possible to slide the club under the ball from the sand. After a rain when the sand is tightly packed, the last thing you want is for the club to bounce into the ball from the firmly packed sand.
1) Try using a pitching wedge; having a sharper leading edge it will help cut into the sand. 2) Stand a little squarer to the target and have the clubface only slightly open. 3) Hinge your wrists earlier in the backswing to create a slightly steeper angle of attack. Aim to hit a spot about 1 inch behind the ball. Be sure to accelerate through the shot. Take a little less sand than normal.
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