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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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    Texas Wedge

    By Foursome

    There is a term in golf that you may or may not have heard of. It’s called the “Texas Wedge”.

    Some of you are probably wondering what the heck that means. The Texas Wedge actually has to do with the putter and you use this shot any time you are off the green and facing a shot in which you would normally have used a wedge. The term is really more slang for a specific technique that you can use to improvise around the greens.

    But Why Name It After The State Of Texas?

    Texas is known for having golf courses on the plains that are saturated with sweeping grounds and whipping winds. These conditions make your seasoned Texas golfer good at keeping the ball low, which is a necessity. And what better club to keep the ball low than using the putter?Now before you run out claiming hold of the famous Texas Wedge and showing off your new-found strategic shot, there are certain conditions that warrant using your putter off of the green:

    1. The ground must be packed firm, hard to the touch, which allows the ball to travel fast.

    2. The grass leading to the green should be trimmed short, and even.

    3. No bunkers or hazards can be in between you and the hole (or the target line).

    4. The pathway towards your target line cannot be too steep uphill. Some slight elevation should be fine but you must have the skill to allow for it.

    5. And lastly, if there are strong winds then the Texas Wedge may be a more appealing option than pitching the ball into the air.

    Practice, Practice, Practice

    Being able to effectively play the Texas Wedge shot not only requires a little imagination on your part, but also lots of practice. These types of strategies are meant to be used during a real game only if you are comfortable with them, which of course can only be done with practice.

    Spend time on the practice greens as often as possible to work the shot into your arsenal. At first it will feel odd and your shots will be off, but in time you will become very proficient in making long putts which in turn makes those shorts ones even easier!

    When you first start to use the Texas Wedge during your real golf games don’t be embarrassed when everyone is looking at you strangely for putting off the green. Some players may even mock you a bit (hopefully friendly mockery from your group).  But in order to have this shot something to be proud of, keep at it and soon you will have players asking you for tips on helping with with their “Texas Wedge” shots.

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