Mastering the 60 Yard Shot

Clay Ballard from Top Speed Golf shares key techniques for hitting a precise 60-yard wedge shot. By keeping the arms straight, taking a shorter backswing, and accelerating through impact while de-lofting the club, golfers can hit low-launching, high-spin wedge shots like the pros.

• Keep your arms straight to engage body rotation and avoid becoming overly 'armsy'.
• Use a shorter backswing paired with an aggressive follow-through to ensure positive acceleration through impact.
• De-loft the clubhead at impact to produce a penetrating, low-launching shot with high backspin.

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