Once you’re making solid contact around the green, the next step is learning how to control trajectory—even with a lofted wedge. According to Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher Stan Utley, hitting a lower, running shot comes down to how you manage the clubface at impact.
To flight it down, set up close to the ball with a slight lean to your lead side. Then make a compact swing with more turn and a hooded face. The ball lands soft and rolls like a putt—making your short game more predictable and consistent.
