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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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    Common Short Game Mistakes To Avoid

    By Foursome | April 13, 2008

    Winning in golf has everything to do with improving your short game. Let’s face it, hitting the ball onto the green from the tee is very easy compared to honing in on the various short game shots you will face. Of course having a decent drive is nothing to dismiss but the ball literally just sits on the tee waiting for you to take your swing.

    The short game presents you with the opportunity to face challenges of shots that come with different lies, different shapes, and different lengths. And the more shots possible means the more chances for a misfire to occur. You can begin improving your short game immediately by identifying and staying away from common mistakes that are covered below.Not Making Time To Practice Tough Shots

    Before you confront specific golf shots on the course be sure you have practiced them. By practicing regularly, you build up your confidence as well as add to your options on the golf course. Your self-confidence will let you know when you are prepared to try a certain shot that you have not attempted before.

    Sometimes it is necessary to have practiced a shot before giving it a go in a real game. Just like a football team would never attempt a play unless all of the players are familiar with the routine, certain shots in golf require the same attention and practice sessions. When you have to perform under fire during a real golf game you will be much more confident with your knowledge from being prepared.

    Playing Through The Course Too Fast

    When watching golf on television you may have noticed that the players all seem to be going through the course at a rapid pace. While you should always try to emulate your favorite professional’s technique, never play the course at the same pace you perceive them to be playing at. These talented men and women play golf for hundreds of thousands of dollars and are doing so on private courses which are being filmed for national television.

    By all means play at a brisk pace but slow down enough to take time to read the green, check your lie, and visualize your success before attempting each shot. Learn to prepare for your upcoming shot while the other players in your group are hitting their shots or while you are walking down the course to reach your ball.

    The bottom line is to never hit a shot until you have completely settled your nerves and have painted a crystal-clear picture in your mind of the final outcome. Remember, play the game quickly but never so quick that you sacrifice preparation for each shot.

    Topics: Short Game, Tips & Practice |

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