What Does Stinger Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Shots & shot shapes
Golf term
Stinger
Stinger in practice
Tiger Woods popularized the stinger as a go-to shot for narrow, windy holes where accuracy matters more than height. It’s produced by playing the ball back in the stance and keeping the hands ahead through impact to reduce loft.
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