Play Tour Technique
by justin thomas
âm hitting my sand shots closer now than in years past. Before the break, I was leaving them inside seven feet on averageâ and I was converting more, too. I think the improvement comes from the way I work on these shots, and my approach to club selection and technique. ⶠIâve found it super useful to randomise practice. One ball, one shotâthen move on to another situation. It really makes you focus and simulates what you face on the course. ⶠAs far as club selection, I know most amateurs use only one club in the sand. But depending on my lie and how far I need to hit it, Iâll use anything from a lob wedge down to a pitching wedge. For shorter shots from fluffy lies, a wedge with a lot of bounce (at least 10 degrees) is the play. For packed sand or to carry longer distances, a wedge with less loft and bounce makes sense.
14 golfdigestme.com | july 2020
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Stronger Sand Play A few simple changes can help
