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How Pros Hit "The Stinger" | Film Study | Golf Digest

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Cover the ball with your body

Release more with your body

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Key Moments
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  1. 1Play the ball further back in your stance to hit down on it.
  2. 2Feel like your right shoulder gets on top of the golf ball.
  3. 3Take more club and swing softer for a useful stinger shortcut.
3 steps
Editorial Notes

This video teaches the three essential elements for hitting a pro-style stinger: ball position, shaft lean, and swing speed.

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