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Tight Greenside Lie

Problem

You have a tight lie about 35 feet away from the green with a bunker between you and the green.

Cure

With a tight lie this close to the pin you will want to make sure you do not take the club back too steep.

Therapy

Select a high lofted wedge. Set a little more weight on your leading leg and take a slightly open stance. Keep the shaft even with the ball. This is because if you lean the shaft ahead of the ball at set up, it will encourage too steep of a swing. If you do come in too steep, you will hit it a little fat and risk landing it in the bunker. You do not want a deep divot. So, soften your grip a little and avoid making too strong of a descending blow.

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