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Many of my students are amazed at how much the professionals can spin the ball back with their wedges and would love to emulate this impressive shot on the course.
Before attempting the shot, there are a number of factors that affect how much spin one can create. Having a clean lie with no grass between the face and ball, using a club with enough loft/clean grooves and also a ball with a softer cover all help.
* To apply spin you need to squeeze the ball off the turf, catching the ball first and a small amount of ground after the ball.
* Place the ball slightly further back in your stance, with your hands in front of the ball.
* Take a steeper backswing than normal.
* Strike ‘down’ on the ball, trying to keep your hands ahead of the clubhead at impact.
* Consider taking one less club, so you can hit it firmly enough to apply enough revolutions to the ball.
If you would like to know more about improving your golf game, book a lesson with a Royal Golf Club PGA teaching professional by calling 17750777.
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The Royal Golf Club brought golf to the community recently by attending the British School of Bahrain International Fair and the St Christopher’s School Festive Fayre.
Director of instruction Gavin Campbell and a team of assistants offered kids the chance to play some free golf games using SNAG (Start New at Golf) equipment designed especially for youngsters. More than 200 children took up the challenge.
