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“Arms hanging softly and naturally”
Loosen grip pressure in your hands
21:00446.2K viewsNov 2023
The Top-5 Short Game Mistakes!
Dan Grieve
Considered a "short game guru," his channel is a gold mine for pitching, chipping, and bunker play · 266K subscribers
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Key Moments
Take it to the range
- 1Let your arms hang naturally to set up with soft elbows and a relaxed grip.
- 2Practice hitting shots with your thumbs off the grip to improve touch and feel.
- 3Before each shot, take a practice swing imagining a ghost ball landing and rolling out.
- 4Experiment with different lofts (e.g., 56-degree, 8-iron) for various pin positions to find the best club.
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Editorial Notes
This video teaches golfers to improve short game performance by selecting appropriate clubs, managing grip pressure, visualizing shots, and using proper pitching technique.
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