Dan Grieve demonstrates a high-skill wedge shot on the 18th hole at Royal Portrush. He explains how to use a 60-degree wedge from a tight lie, utilizing a wrist hinge and forward hand position to generate spin and control trajectory on firm links greens.
Use a high-lofted wedge (like a 60°) to generate spin from tight lies.
Hinge the wrists early and keep the hands ahead of the clubhead through impact.
A mid-flight trajectory is often more predictable for generating 'grab' on firm surfaces.
Links courses require aggressive commitment to the strike to overcome firm ground resistance.
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