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    Choosing Which Club To Use

    As you progress each shot down the fairway, the distance between your ball and the flagstick becomes shorter and shorter. This means that your goal is to hit the ball as far as possible from the tee shot. Then on all subsequent shots you will need to adjust your swing for accuracy and precision, not distance.

    This requires that you utilize different clubs for different shots. The club faces are made from either metal or wood. Different materials on a golf club will have different effects on how far the ball will travel, and how high it will go.

    Choosing An Iron or Wood

    Generally speaking, the higher the number on the club, such as a 9-iron for example, the higher the ball will go into the air, but with much less distance than a lower-numbered club, such as a 3-iron.

    If you are new to golf and are a little confused about these numbers and what clubs to use, don't worry, in time you will have a specific feel for each and every one of your 14 clubs when playing on the golf course.

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    Break Your Putt Into 2 Steps For Better Confidence

    By Foursome

    Although good golfers make putting look simple, it can be a very tricky skill to learn.

    Many times players will muster up so much concentration on the target line that they forgot to factor in the amount of speed needed in order to get the ball near the hole.

    The target line can easily hypnotize you into forgetting all of the other little details that go into a successful putt, especially if you are putting from a very contoured green with bumps or ridges. Standing over the golf ball and getting confident on the right target line while factoring in where the ball may break can be quite intimidating.

    Your thoughts might go something like, “Where do I start? The ball may break left, then right, and then left again!” Even an easy putt with a slight bender is enough to worry the mind!Make It Easier For Yourself: First Create The Line Then Calculate The Speed

    To simplify the thought process of the challenge ahead, simply read the break and then choose a middle spot between the ball and the hole you are aiming at. This spot can be anything that helps you focus – a spec of sand, a divot mark, a discolored strand of grass. Just select something that you can see clearly.

    Is Your Line Set? Great, Now Move Onto Speed Calculation

    Once you determine the line, it is time to clear your thoughts so you can now focus your attention on setting the appropriate speed for your putt. What you have done thus far is break up your shot into pieces, which helps you factor in both the line and the right speed needed, but without boggling you down with anxiety or the yips.

    Now ask yourself how much speed will be needed to hit the putt in order for the ball to get to the desired spot. And what do you expect the next putt to do once it hits that spot? Will the ball roll faster downhill or towards the break?

    Final Tip

    Try to choose an initial target spot that is close to where your ball is lying, as it will make quick putts much easier to handle.

    And if you must, be sure to put some muscle and power behind the putt. You may want to consider picking a target that is farther from the golf ball that you can still see clearly. Picking targets like this allow you to focus on getting it close enough with the right speed needed.

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