Hi Nicole,

Great thread............this is a shot I use everytime I play......I stand with my feet approx six to eight inches apart slightly open and just a half a backswing with a full body turn through gives a powerfull punchy swing.

I like to thump an 8 iron from 100yds especially if the lie is a bit poor...........ball below my feet etc or a windy day.

Just to add, I like the same type of shot from 20yds with a wedge, just a short punch gives loads of backspin on the second or third bounce just to bring the ball to an abrupt stop.


Ian xxoo

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