Stop it dead

Many amateurs are amazed at how much the pros 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 club-head 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 book a golf lesson with a Royal Golf Club PGA teaching professional, call 17750777.

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Keep busy over the summer months and use the time to take up golf or improve your game with the Unrestricted Summer Tuition Package from the Royal Golf Club. Package holders can take as many lessons as they wish between the date of purchase and August 31 (maximum of one lesson per day) with the PGA Professional of their choice. Prices start from BD249 for non-members. For more details, call 17750777.

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The Royal Golf Club is offering three value-for-money golf packages:
1. Summer Night Pass – unlimited night golf, unlimited use of the academy practice facilities & unlimited use of the country club pool, gym etc from 6pm daily, all for BD129 per month.

2. Summer Sizzler Package – experience a fabulous food & golf-filled day including breakfast, lunch and 27 holes of golf for BD30 net per person.

3. Golf & Gourmet Package – enjoy 18 holes of golf on the Montgomerie championship course followed by a Gourmet Burger in the award-winning Links Restaurant for BD25 net per person.

Terms & conditions apply. For details, call the club on 17750777.