Most golfers automatically reach for a wedge here

The Logical Golfer explains why Tour pros often swap their wedges for a 3-wood or hybrid when facing tight lies on closely mown fairways. By using a simple putting stroke to run the ball up an elevated green, golfers can significantly increase their margin for error and eliminate chunked shots.

• Swap your wedge for a 3-wood or hybrid on tight, closely mown fairways.
• Use a simple putting motion rather than a chipping stroke to execute the shot.
• Running the ball along the ground and up the bank reduces the risk of 'fat' or 'thin' strikes.
• The hybrid's design helps the ball feed naturally onto the green from elevated banks.

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