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Hitting a Wedge

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Would you like to start hitting better lob wedge shots? Well, these golf swing instructions will help show you how you can start hitting much better shots with your lob wedge on a more consistent basis.

When do you hit a lob wedge? This golf shot is used when you need to hit your ball up and over a bunker, tree, etc. to a tight pin placement.

 

One of the things that confuse many amateur golfers is all the different types of wedges that are available. You have a 56, 58, 60 and even higher degrees of loft in wedges. How do you know which to choose?

One thing that helps in knowing which to choose is the fact that the higher the loft, the harder it is to hit. Most golf pros agree that a 58 or 60 degree lob wedge is all you need.

Another thing to remember is what is termed the bounce angle. While this may seem like a geometry lesson so to speak, it's not. You'll want 10-12 degrees of bounce in your wedge. The for this is because the more bounce you have in the club, the less chance it has in digging in the ground. This is why you'll see some weekend golfers take out a piece of sod the size of Texas at times.

What are the golf swing instructions in hitting the lob wedge?

1. Stance - Set up with the golf ball in the middle of your stance.

2. Weight - Make sure you distribute your weight evenly and maintain a good, solid foundation.

3. Backswing - You'll want to take the club back three quarters with this shot.

4. Downswing - On the downswing be sure to accelerate through the ball. Don't try to get cute and steer the ball.

5. Your hands will lead the club through the ball on the downswing.

While this shot is by no means easy, with practice and these golf swing instructions, you can learn to hit it consistent. In order to become a better golfer you'll need this golf shot in your bag.

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