How to Play those Baby Wedge Shots around the Green

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How to Play those Baby Wedge Shots around the Green

Your short game will benefit from this quick lesson by LPGA Professional Instructor Cathy Kim on how to set up with your wedge and play those little chip and pitch shots.

Instructions:

Narrow stance
Slight lean into lead foot
Swing the handle straight back and through without letting the club get behind you
Rotate the rib cage to follow through and finish

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