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PGA coach Dan Grieve demonstrates how to prevent pulled shots by refining the release through impact. By focusing on keeping the clubhead in front of the body and maintaining a cupped lead wrist, golfers can keep the clubface open and preserve loft for better trajectory control.
A closed clubface at impact is the primary cause of shots pulled to the left in the short game.
Maintain the club's position 'in front' of your chest throughout the swing to improve path and face control.
Feel the lead wrist cupping through the release (the face 'looking back' at the left shoulder) to prevent the face from turning over.
Opening the clubface slightly at setup can help provide the necessary loft for tricky recovery shots.
Focusing on keeping the 'loft on' through impact ensures the ball clears obstacles like trees.
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