Linn Grant says that to be able to handle the extreme loft of the 60-degree wedge, you have to practise with it a lot and a lot of amateurs simply don’t have enough time to do that.
In an article from 2005, Mickelson explains that most bunker technique is taught with fluffy sand as the standard, but when that’s applied to firm or wet conditions it doesn’t always work.
We’re not all able to get to the course an hour before our tee-time for a complete warm-up session, but making efficient use of the time we do have is the key to getting off to better starts.
The key thing Hovland has worked on is focusing on hitting really steeply down on the ball. He does this by shifting his body towards the target during his move.
Where you land the ball informs your club selection, and the type of shot you want to hit. Most golfers overlook this aspect of chipping, but it could be the key to having a more successful short game.
Australian Golf Digest
