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    Like any other sport, golf has basic rules that should always be adhered to, even if you are not a competitive player and just like to hit a few rounds on the course in your leisure time. It makes the game fair, challenging, and respectful to the other players you are with.

    Here are three such rules:

    1. Do not cheat by switching balls during a hole. The rules state that you must play with the same ball from the tee off to the final putt. Wherever the ball lands on each shot, that is where you play it from.

    2. Always carry a scorecard with you. It is not absolutely necessary, especially if you do not plan on keeping score, but even if not, having a scorecard is a great way to track your progress.

    3. The best way to progress in golf and improve your short game is to compare older scorecards with your current game. In other words, if you just hit the course yesterday, and today bring along that scorecard. You now have an opportunity to look at every shot made an improve on mistakes.

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

    By Foursome

    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 the green in one single shot, and into the hole in two strokes or less (on a par-3 for example).

    Your success on the golf course is largely determined by how well you play the short game. Unlike other sports, your golf score doesn’t rely solely on power, but rather by using your intellect, technique, and making the right decisions. You’ll often hear golfers speak of their ‘approach shots’ which describes each swing made towards the hole, and must be carried out with the right speed and at the perfect angle.

    Your short game must be mastered with the practice of making every shot count, in perfect order, with the right timing, and just enough strength to move the ball accordingly. Your initial tee off and then each shot towards the hole in succession can best be thought of from the analogy of a jet airplane. Initially, a jet takes off with as much force, power, and distance needed to become airborne. However, when it is time to reach its destination, the jet (just like the golf ball), must coast in with pinpoint accuracy, perfect execution, the right amount of speed, and fly perfectly to the landing zone.

    The Shots That Make Up The Short Game

    The swing-types that typically make up your short game include the pitch shot, chip shot, bunker shot, flop shot, and the putt.

    Pitch Shot: Pitch shots are often used when trying to get the ball over an obstacle. This type of shot generally causes the ball to go airborne for at least 75% of its movement before hitting the green.

    Chip Shot: Chip shots only reach a small amount of loft, typically travel a small distance (measured in feet), and generally has a slow roll towards the hole.

    Bunker Shot: As the term implies, the bunker shot is used to knock the ball from a bunker area. The average golf club used here is the sand wedge, causing the ball to fly high and land sharply near the hole.

    Flop Shot: Flop shots  describe a ball that becomes airborne, flies practically straight up, and lands near the hole without rolling.

    The Putt: The putt shot is the very last shot made in which the goal is to sink the golf ball into the hole.

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