Short Game Chef w/ Parker McLachlin

Short Game Chef’s guide to understanding bounce

The construction of your wedges is one of the most important, intricate things for golfers to understand. Parker McLachlin runs us through different wedge grinds and how they impact your chipping and pitching.

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