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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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    4 Tips To Dominating The Short Game

    By Foursome

    Keep The Ball Low

    Ego can be a huge enemy on the golf course, especially when playing the short game. I see ego-driven golfers every weekend make the same mistakes when trying to get the ball to stop as close to the hole as possible, without overextending the distance.

    The key is to focus on rolling the ball instead of sending it flying through the air. Think of every chip and pitch shot as nothing more than long putts. A ball that is sent rolling towards the green has a much better chance to land close to the hole, or even go into the hole, than one that is flying vertically at the hole.

    Let Your Subconscious Take Over

    Golf is one sport where your mind can literally destroy every ounce of physical skill you have at the game. Therefore, do not allow bad thoughts and negative self talk to creep into your mind. This will drain your self-esteem on the course. Practice should be the time for analyzing your swing and breaking down each stroke, but when you are playing a real game it is time to “play in your subconscious”, so to speak.

    During a golf game you cannot be worried about the mechanics of your stroke. Your goal is to visualize the target line, get a mental picture of exactly where you want your shot to land, prepare for the swing, then just let your mind go and allow your body to finish the shot. By concentrating only on the target you allow your internal instincts to take over.

    Always Be Aware Of The Clubface

    The holy grail of proper aim and projection of the ball lies within the clubface making perfect contact. When aimed properly, the clubface will send the ball directly towards the target line. Therefore, not only do you need to aim the clubface straight at the target line, you must also swing the clubhead perfectly in alignment of the target line.

    Throughout the swing, it is imperative that you aim the clubface with full awareness of it’s position, from start to impact. To help get a better feel for the weight of the club, in addition to improving distance and better control of the direction of the ball, apply light pressure when gripping the club.

    Never Slow Down

    There is an old saying in golf that the death of any good swing is due to deceleration. Regardless of what your swing speed may be, the speed must be maintained throughout the entire stroke, never slowing down.

    It doesn’t matter if your club is swung from the 3 o’clock or the 9 o’clock, or whether you use a longer swing and complete it through, you absolutely must maintain the confidence in your stroke, as well as use the right club for a successful shot.

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