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Downhill Wedge Off a Tight Lie
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Downhill Wedge Off a Tight Lie

by Tom Brassell

The keys to this shot are solid contact (to ensure that you clear the water) and sufficient spin (in order to hold the slick green) and in this latest Titleist Tip, staff member Cameron McCormick shares his approach for taking the fear factor out and hitting these shots close.

Simplify Your Chipping with Peter Jacobsen
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Simplify Your Chipping with Peter Jacobsen

by Tom Brassell

Nine-time PGA Tour winner Peter Jacobsen is here to help improve your short game with a vast collection of helpful golf tips. In Jake’s Takes presented by Cleveland Golf, Jacobsen provides instruction on every aspect of the short game – from chipping to bunker play to putting – so you can start lowering your scores and play…

Bunker Shot Tips – Jon Rahm
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Bunker Shot Tips – Jon Rahm

by Trevor Cigich

There are a lot of techniques out there when it comes to hitting shots from a greenside bunker. Along with that, there are other factors that can come into play when playing shots out of the trap. In this Play Better Golf segment, PGA Tour pro, and TaylorMade staffer, Jon Rahm, shows us his favorite…

Hitting out of the Bunker – Claude Harmon III
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Hitting out of the Bunker – Claude Harmon III

by Trevor Cigich

Golf is hard and you can’t always have the perfect lie. World class golf instructor and Cobra Golf staffer, Claude Harmon III, gives a few tips on how to hit a shot out of a bunker and how the Puma PWRADAPT golf shoes give you added stability on shots around the green.

Consistent Wedge Distance Control – Dave Pelz
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Consistent Wedge Distance Control – Dave Pelz

by Trevor Cigich

When it comes to wedge play, adjusting your swing length to play shorter shots can get a bit challenging. In this Play Better Golf segment, short game expert and Cleveland Golf staffer, Dave Pelz, teaches us the 9 O’Clock swing. A shorter, swing that will help you develop consistent wedge distance and control.

How to Hit Into the Grain Chip Shots
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How to Hit Into the Grain Chip Shots

by Trevor Cigich

Having trouble getting your shots around the green close to the hole? You’re not alone. Sometimes the lie that you have can be deceiving, with blades of grass going in the opposite direction of your target, also known as, “into the grain.” In this Play Better Golf segment, Titleist staff, James Sieckmann, recommends that when…

How to Hit Crisp Chip Shots
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How to Hit Crisp Chip Shots

by Trevor Cigich

There are a number of factors to consider when playing short chip shots around the greens. The average golfer typically plays short chip shots with the ball too far back in their stance and with their weight too far back in the setup position. In this Play Better Golf segment, Ladies European Tour player, and…

How to Play a Pitch Shot
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How to Play a Pitch Shot

by Trevor Cigich

A pitch shot, which typically ranges from 30-60 yards, is out of the comfort zone for a lot of players. You can play the ball high and land it soft, low and let the ball run out, or in some cases low and spin the ball. However, it is all dependent on the pin position…