PGA Master Professional Dan Grieve demonstrates the Release 2 technique from his signature short-game system. This method utilizes a neutral shaft angle at impact and the natural bounce of the wedge to produce medium-high pitch shots that land soft. Viewers will learn proper ball position, wrist hinge, and chest rotation through impact.
Place the ball in the center of your stance with a neutral shaft posture.
Allow the clubhead to slide smoothly under the ball, engaging the wedge's bounce rather than leading with extreme forward shaft lean.
Keep your chest rotating through impact to ensure clean contact and prevent digging the leading edge.
Use Release 2 when you need extra elevation and a softer landing than a standard bump-and-run chip shot.
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