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    Basic USGA Golf Rules -

    Golf has so many rules and regulations, built over hundreds of years, that a manual was created and is updated yearly, courtesy of the United States Golf Association.

    Below are a few basic rules that concern the golf ball when in play:

    1. Once the ball makes its way to the putting green, the rules state that you are allowed to mark its position. The benefits of marking the ball's spot is so that you can pick it up and clean it thoroughly so that it is perfect for your next shot. Second, if your ball is in the same target line of another player's ball located farther away, picking the ball up will reduce the chance of ruining that player's putt.

    2. Another rule concerning the ball when it hits the putting green is that you must remove the flagstick to avoid a penalty.

    3. You must always play your ball from the correct putting green. There may be times when you hit a shot and the ball lands on another hole's green that is not your own. If this happens, you must pick up the ball and drop it at the nearest location of relief.

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    Getting Back To Basics With Your Pitch Shots

    Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

    To master the pitch shot means that you must learn to swing the right club with the exact amount of force, thus allowing the speed of the clubhead and loft of the iron to send the ball flying directly toward the hole. As the old saying in golf goes: “Just let the club to the [...]

    Pitch & Run Or Bump & Run Shots

    Monday, July 28th, 2008

    One of the best short game strategies to keeping the ball low, while running through the greens on a windy day is known as the “bump and run”. Many golfers refer to it as the pitch and run.
    Selecting The Right Club
    The best club to pull out of your bag when the bump and run is [...]

    Golf Tip - Using The Mirror To Check Your Alignment

    Thursday, July 24th, 2008

    You can spend thousands of dollars for golf lessons and hire the most reputable trainer in the sport to help you improve your game, but there are times when all you need a mirror and 30 minutes of your time.
    Let’s get into it…
    Awareness of the clubface is vital when you try to swing the club [...]

    Bunker Practice: Time To Use A Bunker Board

    Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

    Not all practice takes place on the driving range. Any time you’re at a facility that has a practice bunker, short-game area, or practice green, take advantage of the situation and try the following sand shot trick:
    Hitting sand shots is dry and dirty work. Nobody wants to spend all afternoon in the bunker, right? But [...]

    Easy Ways To Relieve Tension On The Golf Course

    Monday, July 21st, 2008

    When playing golf it is easy to sense when you start to lose your tempo. Your golf swing feels quick and jerky rather than slow and fluid. You become aware of the fundamental disconnect between your upper and lower body and maybe between your hands and arms.
    If you lose your tempo, you’ve lost your focus [...]

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