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Golf Tips - Wedges

Chipping, Pitching and Sand Shots

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Need help with your wedge play? Maybe you're a little unsure of your chipping or pitching, or you struggle on sand shots. Here are some tips for wedge play that might help:

Video: Chipping from a good lie
Video: Chipping from rough

Three keys to successful sand play from greenside bunkers
Read With: Point of Entry Drill for sand shots
And: Adjusting to different sand conditions

Video: Bunker basics (includes plugged lie and fairway bunkers)

Use the "11 Ball Drill" to identify strengths, weaknesses around the green

Shorten backswing, accelerate club to improve chipping

For pitching, try the 7-8-9 Method

Learn the 6-8-10 Method to improve chipping

Video: Playing pitch shots from uneven lies

How to visualize and plan pitches and chips

Favor chipping over pitching when possible

Video: Tips for practicing your short game

How to hit sidehill bunker shots (ball above/below feet)

Bunker conditions influence sand-shot technique

Practice golf's trouble shots

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