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Choosing the Right Shot Shape Pt. 3 -- Dealing With Wind

The flag is staring right at you. Right in the center of the big old green, with nothing around to protect it. You're only 140 yards away from a sure chance at a birdie. The wind is blowing strong into your face, but that doesn't bother you. You're good with your fade, you say...you're going to aim a little left and let that puppy drop right on the pin. You grab your 8 iron, swing hard to bash it through the wind, and...

...watch helplessly as the ball flie...

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