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How to Hit Penetrating Wedge Shots

Amateurs struggle with hitting wedge shots consistently, often losing significant distance because they launch the ball too high with insufficient control.

There are three keys to producing solid, flat, penetrating wedge shots: Setup, Backswing, and Release.

Consider this scenario: you’re 85 yards out with a 60 degree wedge. For many golfers, hitting a 60 degree wedge 85 yards seems impossible — but it isn’t. You simply need to master these three fundamentals.

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Key One: The Right Setup for a Wedge Shot

The first key is setup, and it’s the foundation of every solid wedge shot. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to get it right every single time.

When setting up a wedge shot, remember one simple cue: the buttons on your shirt. Make sure those buttons are positioned in front of the ball at address.

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Chuck Quinton

is the founder of the RotarySwing Tour online golf instruction learning system. He played golf professionally for 8 years and has been teaching golf since 1995 and has worked with more than 100 playing professionals who have played on the PGA, Web.com and other major tours around the world.

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