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What Causes Shanks? Why Golfers Shank the Ball & What to Do About It

Few shots in golf are as jarring as a shank. One moment you're making what feels like a normal swing, the next the ball rockets sideways at a 45-degree...

by Gabe Coyne | Jun 09, 2026

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