Sand wedge from the fairway

[MI Rob]

A full wedge shot is pretty difficult. I would try a more controlled PW until you get the full swing SW down.

[hamletsdead]

How do you play this shot. I am having trouble. 100 and in(from the fairway) I play an SW. Problem is I am playing the shot like I play my PW, I pinch it against the turf and I continue to hit it fat. I asked my paying partner today and he told me make sure I hit ball first. I believe him but I think that I want confirmation. Any suggestions?

He's exactly right. Hit down on it. I look 2-4" in front of the ball, and just swing down on it nice and easy, and take a huge divot with my SW. Ball goes far, ball goes straight, ball lands soft, and no fat shots ever.