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It is logical to think that the closer your ball is to the green, the easier the approach shot should be.
However, it is often the case that it is easier to control the distance of a full wedge shot than it is to control the distance of a ‘half’ wedge shot. One of the main difficulties with these shots is they require a shorter swing and a lot more feel than a full wedge shot. In order to achieve consistency with these ‘in between’ shots, it is important that you practice three different swing lengths that result in different yardages.
THE WHC Brien Trophy was played on Friday at Awali Golf Club in near perfect conditions. The overall winner of the competition was Adel A Al Gaoud with a score of 42 stableford points.
Al Gaoud had a super front nine of 20 points before storming home in 22 points to win by two points.
