Stop Swinging Hard Around the Greens - Todd Graves
Todd Graves shares short game insights from golf legend Moe Norman regarding club selection around the greens. Using lower-lofted clubs allows for a smoother, controlled swing reliant on feel rather than hard effort. They also discuss how modern green design influences whether carrying a 60-degree wedge is necessary.
Use lower-lofted clubs around the green to execute smoother, shorter swings with better distance feel.
Swinging hard with high-lofted wedges increases the margin for error on short game shots.
Modern, fast, and undulating greens may require carrying higher-lofted wedges like a 60-degree.
Adjust your club setup (e.g., fairway woods vs. extra wedges) depending on the course you are playing.
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