Use this swing thought for crisp contact off tight lies around the green

Learn to hit an open-faced wedge from a tight lie with this top teacher's simple set up keys and swing thought.

By Brian Mogg · Golf

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:48 PM

Key Things to Know

Debbie Doniger shared setup keys and a swing thought for hitting wedge shots off tight lies.
Golfers should use an open stance, raise the handle, and place the ball slightly forward.
Doniger advised committing to rotating the torso and arms through impact without decelerating.

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GOLF Top 100 Teacher Debbie Doniger shared instruction on executing open-faced wedge shots from tight lies around the green. She recommended setting up with a narrow, open stance, weight favored on the lead foot, and the club handle raised slightly so the toe rests on the ground.

Doniger advised golfers to commit to full body rotation through impact rather than slowing down. To achieve crisp contact without digging into the turf, she suggested using the swing thought "strike the match," visualizing the club toe lightly brushing the grass.

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Use this swing thought for crisp contact off tight lies around the green

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