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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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    The Number 1 Reason Why Your Score Is Not Improving.

    Saturday, November 29th, 2008

    What does practice mean to you when it comes to improving your golf game?
    Most of you probably never practice outside of the actual course. Others spend the entire time on the driving range hitting long drives. Either way, the truth is that you are doing very little to actually lower your score and improve the [...]

    Practice – Become A Better Golfer By Ignoring The Professionals!

    Monday, November 10th, 2008

    One of the biggest mistakes that golf players make when wanting to improve their game is by trying to imitate the styles and techniques of professional golfers that are seen on TV and in magazines. Every day there are hours and hours of tips that you can get from the golf station, the latest magazines, [...]

    Short Game Secrets For Bunker Shots, Pitching, & Putting

    Monday, November 10th, 2008

    How would you like to learn a few simple tricks that will lower your score when playing from inside 75 yards? By following the next few short game tips, with a little practice on each for only several minutes before your rounds on the course, you should be seeing strokes literally drop from your scorecard.
    Putting: [...]

    Short Game – A Beginner’s Guide To The Importance Of The Short Game

    Monday, November 10th, 2008

    By definition, the short game is a term that describes all shots made on the golf course from approximately 75 yards toward the hole, or the ’scoring distance’. When it comes to mastering your short game, the approach is about precision, rather than distance or strength. The ideal play is to get your ball on [...]

    Short Game – Swallow Your Ego & Try Taking More Putt Shots

    Monday, November 3rd, 2008

    While it’s true that many of your short game shots will be taken from as far as 70 to 75 feet away from the hole, others will be swung from as close as a foot or so off of the green. The short game of golf has many variables which offer you plenty of options [...]

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