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    Tee Boxes

    Every hole on the golf course will have at least 3 separate tee boxes, all positioned at various distances from the putting green. The closest is typically marked with a red tee marker.

    Each tee box will have a marker on the side, and is typically 10 yards apart. The length of a tee box is approximately 9 feet, or the length of 2 clubs.

    The reason why a tee box is such a large area is so that you have the benefit of teeing up in different locations based on what type of shot you would like to make. When making your shot, you have to tee up your ball anywhere inside the 10 yard X 9 foot location.

    According to the official golf rules, it is not necessary to stand inside of the tee box itself. Your feet are allowed to be outside of this area so long as the ball remains inside.

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    Overcoming Difficult Shots

    By Foursome

    One of the key ingredients to becoming a better golf player and producing targeted shots on the golf course is to have the skill to hit a variety of shots, from different angles, and from a multitude of disaster areas.

    Unexpected circumstances are bound to happen in golf and being able to adapt to these circumstances so that you can make as clean a shot as possible is the hallmark of a good golf player.

    For example, let’s say that you must hit your tee shot to within 125 yards of the green. It is unavoidable, yet there is a low hanging tree branch that is beckoning to deflect your shot, of which you would normally utilize the 7-iron. What would you do in the situation?

    A skilled golfer, whom has taken the time to practice with his clubs and understands the outcome of each swing, would choose to hit the ball at the same distance needed but with far less height. This way the ball will pass underneath the tree branch.

    Choosing the right club for this shot is where it all counts. Instead of using the 7-iron, it would be best to utilize the 5-iron, while lowering the grip about 2 inches, and moves the ball towards the right within your stance at approximately 1 inch.

    The Result

    Gripping lower on the 5-iron club will reduce the distance that the ball will travel. And by playing the ball back within your stance, a lower shot will be generated so that the ball will undoubtedly pass underneath the tree branch. As a result, the shot will travel very close to the 125 yards needed. In addition, the ball will have taken on a lower travel path, thus inducing more roll.

    Many Paths Lead To The Same End

    Let’s be clear on one thing – the above example is just one way to skin a cat, so to speak. Many players in the same situation may have gone another route and utilized a different club to get the ball moving in the same manner. It all boils down to adaptability on the course by knowing your clubs, and knowing them well.

    Take some time to practice. Purposely get your ball into sticky situations and work your way out of them. Try hitting with a 4-iron and use a ¾th swing to get your ball out of a troubled spot. Make the shot with your 3-wood shorter and lower. Use the 8-iron to hit the ball at the same distance that you would with the pitching wedge.

    All of these test swings will come in handy on the course at any given time. By developing the skill of adapting to your game, your arsenal will be equipped with the tools needed to make a great shot out of an unfortunate situation.

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