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ARTICLES - DECEMBER 2007
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Get Up
And Down - With The Texas Wedge
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When trying to get up and down from just off the putting
surface, the safest shot is to putt the ball because you
eliminate the spin factor of a lob or pitch. You also
eliminate any confusion about how far you have to carry
the golf ball before it settles and starts to run toward
the hole. In putting the ball from off the green - the
Texas Wedge - you need to consider how hard you have to
hit the ball, the slope, and the condition of the fringe
area you have to putt over before the golf ball reaches
the green.
The
condition of the fringe is crucial in deciding which
shot to play. If it is thatchy, bumpy, or long, you're
leaving too much to fate if you putt the ball. With the
Texas Wedge, you may find that you rarely hole the shot.
However, the good news is that you're less likely to
miss the shot badly and leave yourself in two or even
three-putt range. That being the case, putting the golf
ball is a better shot when you can afford to play it
safe, or when your nerves just won't let you try
anything fancy. Use your normal putting stroke for this
shot.
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