Jake Hutt demonstrates a simple method for hitting high, soft golf shots by manipulating the clubface. By starting with the face pointed straight up and twisting it shut on the downswing, golfers can launch the ball vertically for soft landings.
Address the ball with the clubface pointed completely skyward.
Actively twist the clubface shut during the downswing phase.
This movement allows the ball to pop straight up into the air with minimal rollout.
Focus on the feeling of the face rotating through the impact zone.
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