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( Tips from the Pros
The Texas Wedge,
Minnesota Style
Use your putter to get your golf
ball out of some tight spots.
By Craig Waryan
Photos by Matt Seefeldt
Y
ou're in a tight spot. The options are few and far between-and
even Phil wouldn't hit his " mile-high " fl op
shot. It's a situation where score is more important than
impressing your group with a death-defying wedge shot. Now is
the time to pull out one of the best recovery shots any player could
have in their bag: " The Texas Wedge. "
Say that you need to hit off a bare spot near the green, or out
of a divot or slight depression. Perhaps the ground is very fi rm
and the lie is tight. When a ball is being played from these conditions,
the club's bounce is not your friend. Try the Texas Wedge
shot (putter) out of deeper rough with a little wrist hinge to
help pop it out.
s 5SE YOUR REGULAR GOLF GRIP6ARDON OVERLAP BASEBALL OR
10-fi nger will work).
s 4HE HANDS ARE lRMLY ON THE CLUB TO ABSORB THE SHOCK OF A
heavier hit than a putt would normally produce. These
grips are designed for power, not delicate work.
s 0LAY THE BALL BACK IN THE STANCE AS THE ENTIRE BODY LEANS
forward, which will produce a downward blow.
The ball will pop slightly into the air and hit the
ground running. There is no need to hit it too
hard, because the ball will head to the hole like
a homesick gopher, courtesy of the Texas Wedge,
Minnesota style!
Craig Waryan is a PGA Master Professional and
West Coast Senior Instructor for Bird Golf Academy
and Edinburgh USA.
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