Golf tips: How to stop shanking the golf ball

To stop the dreaded shank, swing up and left, says former European Tour pro Carl Watts

Golf tips: How to stop shanking the golf ball

 

 

 

Andy Roberts
Editor

Andy Roberts first joined GolfMagic on a month's work experience back in April 2011.

Andy then assumed the role of GolfMagic Editor in 2015. 

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