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How do I chip off a bare lie?

By GM Top 50 Coach Gary Munro

When your ball is on a bare lie, where the grass is sparse and the ground less forgiving, you need a specialised approach. The toe-down shot istoe engages precisely with the turf. The key is to maintain a vertical shaft angle throughout your swing by keeping those ‘high hands’. Minimise wrist movement to preserve this angle. The toe of your club has less bounce. Let it work its magic, carving a clean path beneath the ball.

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