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“Cover the ball with your body”
Release more with your body
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How Pros Hit "The Stinger" | Film Study | Golf Digest
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Key Moments
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- 1Play the ball further back in your stance to hit down on it.
- 2Feel like your right shoulder gets on top of the golf ball.
- 3Take more club and swing softer for a useful stinger shortcut.
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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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