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3 Basic Tips

11:15 pm May 31, 2009

Even if you just like to hit a few rounds during your leisure time,
you can lower your score by using some basic common sense. Here
are some tips to improve your game. These aren’t rocket science, but
are worth mentioning.

Here they are:

1. No switching balls during a hole. The rules state that you must
play with the same ball from the tee to final putt. Wherever the ball
lands, that is where you play it from. Get used to following the rules.

2. Carry a scorecard with you. Carrying a scorecard is a great way to
track your progress.

3. The best way to keep track of your progress & improve your short
game is to keep & compare older scorecards. In other words, if you
just hit the course last month, bring along that scorecard the next
time you play. You now have an opportunity to look at how you
played the hole last time & improve on it.

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Accuracy Tips

8:14 pm

Accuracy should be one of the focal points of your game. You can
increase your accuracy by keeping these points in mind:

1. No matter where your ball is fixated, you should always aim for a
target. Developing accuracy & playing with a strategic mindset
means choosing a target. Even if you can’t see the hole, pick
something to go for.

Choose a small target, such as an object or location on the fairway,
& visualize the ball heading in that exact direction. This technique
has helped thousands of golfers hit more accurate shots towards their
targets.

2. Just because you are teeing off, that doesn’t mean that you should
use your driver. Yes, the driver will hit the ball the farthest, but it
also has the least accuracy of any club in the bag.

What if you are facing a very narrow fairway or perhaps major
hazards are located on each side of it? Either way, your driver may
not be the best choice. Instead, consider using your woods,
preferably a 3 or 5-wood. You could even use an iron when hitting
the ball from the tee, if it looked appropriate.

3. Learn to take your ego out of the game when you need to. Always
take the safe shot if you are unsure of what to do. Trying to be a
“hero” may ruin your score. The goal is to simply keep the ball on
the green & finish the job with your putter.

4. Regardless of skill level, most golf players have a “lucky club.”
They call it their “go to” club. It is the one club in the bag that they
consistently hit the ball well with.

Your lucky club comes in handy whenever you have a very
important shot to make. Remember, different clubs are designed to
hit the ball in different manners. But most clubs will work for most
shots.

For example, imagine you are on a a par-5 hole. But, you need this
shot to absolutely go well. What if your lucky club is a 5-wood? Use
it! What if the 9-iron is your go to club? Use that! This is more a tip
for veteran players, but everyone can benefit from using their lucky
club…

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Ball Positioning Tips

2:12 pm

In this mini report, we are going to cover a grab bag of assorted tips
to help your game advance. Let’s start off with ball positioning….
Where you place the golf ball in your stance should depend upon the
type of club you are using.

For example, when making a shot with your driver, you will usually
want to play the ball off of your left heel.

When using a fairway wood, move the ball over about 1 inch to the
right. When using long irons, the ball should be roughly in the same
position, or maybe a little bit behind.

Middle irons typically need the ball placed an inch or so towards the
left. And lastly, wedges & short irons should be played from the
center point of your stance.

A. The Ball

Beginner golfers should concentrate on the basics and learn to make
contact with the ball as cleanly possible. Once you are confidently
making contact each time you swing, you can start to experiment by
varying the positions of the ball.

This will inevitably change the flight path of the ball. However, this
is often necessary when you are playing a “non-traditional” hole.

Let’s look at an example: By moving the ball an inch or two to the
right for your short iron, you will come into the contact zone at a
steeper angle. The result is a lower shot, which is necessary when
playing the ball into fierce winds.

If you move the ball to the left side of your position, a higher shot
will result which may be required if you are trying to get over a tall
bush or tree.

Another way to get a higher shot is to tee the ball up a little higher
when preparing to drive. (Teeing the ball lower will, of course,
cause the ball to move closer to the ground.)

B. Practice Goes A Long Way

You’ve heard it before (and in a lot of MY other mini reports too):

Practice makes perfect! This is especially true with regards to ball
position. Whenever you are on the practice range, spend time
adjusting your tees & making shots to find out what happens when
you do so. Significant changes can result from the slightest
adjustment of the tee.

Regardless of your current skill level, you should take the time to
practice. You never know what type of shot you will face in a game.

Being prepared & well practiced can really help out in a sticky
situation & it’s the mark of a great player.

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The Cart Path

12:11 pm

According to the rules of golf, you typically get free relief (no
penalty) when your ball lies on an artificially surfaced pathway,
specifically a cart path.

However, there are times when the relief you get is worthless
because it puts your ball in an undesired location, like a tangled
grassy area.

Sometimes your only option is to make the shot from the actual cart
path, which is the lesser of evils (in terms of choices).

When shooting from the cart path, there are two things you should
definitely NOT do:

1. Never use your putter. Although the cart path is firm, using a
putter to hit the ball can be disastrous. For example, the road on the
famous St. Andrews course is made from tiny little pebbles. They
can causes balls to roll in various directions, wobbling the entire
way.

2. Never send the ball airborne. Don’t use a high lofted club from a
firm rocky road. It’s best to use a wedge in these types of situations.

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Find Your Swing Tempo

10:09 am

Have you ever heard of Ernie Els? Although he is over 6 feet tall,

Ernie displays amazing grace & fluid athleticism. With impeccable
timing, power, & amazing coordination, he makes swinging a golf
club look like a piece of cake.

Ernie’s shots are as smooth as silk, & they never appears to be forced
or rushed. It looks as if he were swinging underwater….

A. What You Can Learn From Ernie

First off, do not try to kill the ball. You don’t want to chop, slash,
hammer, or swipe at the ball. Even amateur golf players who have
been playing for a few years still swing as if they want to kill the
ball.

If you put too much energy & stress into your swing, you will
undoubtedly end up making poor shots with less power than if you
had tried to use more grace & fluidity.

B. Taking It Easy

Do you want to hit the ball long & hard, enough so that it travels at a
great distance & lands exactly where you want it to go? If so, then
forget about using brute strength.

Professional golfers understand that hitting the ball as hard as they
possibly can may actually impede their progress. Proper tempo,
grace, & a solid technique will move the ball higher & longer than
just using force.

The pros understand this. In fact, you will never see John Daly or

Tiger Woods using all of their might to hit the ball at the expense of
technique & finesse.

C. Everyone Is Different

One of the interesting ingredients that makes a great golf swing is an
individual player’s tempo.

Every golfer has their own tempo (speed of swing). The pros swing
in a very easy, almost lazy manner.

It is important that you develop your own personal swing tempo.

Most players have tempos that mimic their personality. If you are
more relaxed & easy going, chances are that your swing should
display the same laid back attitude.

If you are high strung, talk a lot, & move fast, then you will probably
have a faster swing at first, such as Tom Watson’s. While there is no
right or wrong in terms of tempo, people like this might want to
relax a little.

It’s a game, right?

Remember that term: “game.”

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Pre-Shot Routines

6:08 am

Before you swing, it’s best to have a routine that you can quickly go
through in order to focus your thoughts. Every player has their own
way of approaching the ball before taking their swing….

But, here is an example of a typical pre-shot routine that you can
model for your personal use:

Step 1: Take ONE Practice Swing

Many players, especially beginners, tend to take too many practice
swings. Unfortunately, taking too many practice swings can make a
person more nervous & less confident about the shot.

All you need is one decent practice swing before hitting the ball.

Keep it simple & try to keep your mind off of the swing as much as
possible. Your goal is to simply limber up your arms & shoulders,
and not over-stress the play.

Step 2: Visualize The Outcome

Once you have loosened up with a practice swing, take a few steps
back & visualize the clubhead hitting the ball in perfect harmony.

Picture the ball flying through the air with a perfect arc & then
landing exactly where you want it to. Pretend that you are making a
real shot, then, step up to the ball for the real thing.

Step 3: Dial Your In Aim

Now it’s time to get your aim set up so that you can hit the ball
directly towards the green. Align yourself, the clubhead, & the turf.

This will help you get the distance you need to reach the green.

Once you are ready, select a second target that is a few feet in front
of you: one that is in the direct line of fire. Focusing on second target
like this makes it easier to hit the ball towards its destination.

Step 4: Fire!

At this point, you have taken one practice swing, visualized the
entire shot in your mind, & have dialed in your aim. It’s now time to
swing. Before you make your shot, however, be sure to stay limber
by wiggling the clubhead a bit.

Once you’re ready, it is time to get your backswing in motion & go
for the gold!

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Golfing Tips

10:06 pm May 30, 2009

When you initiate your swing, your body starts to uncoil itself & it
releases a surge of built up energy. Beginning with your hips, then
shoulders & ultimately the arms & wrists, the entire movement is
like a whip snapping. (Before making contact, the worst thing that
you can do is allow your hands & forearms to release, or “turn
over.”)

Similar to a shutting door, the clubface quickly moves from an open
position to a closed one as it approaches impact. The releasing
movement is caused by your hands & forearms turning. If you don’t
release, then your clubface may remain open & you may end up
slicing. Yuck.

During the moment of impact, your clubface should point towards
your target line & you should swing right through.

A. Your Grip

To ensure that you release appropriately, pay attention to your grip.
It should be have firm, yet light pressure throughout the entire
swing. Nothing affects a shot more than having too much tension in
the arms & hands.

Next, try to swing with a decent balanced tempo. Too many
beginners swing so hard & fast that they leave the clubface open
when impact occurs.

And finally, for right-handed golfers, try to keep the backside of
your left hand pointed down towards the target line.

B. Making Impact Count

During impact, you should have the feeling that your forearm (right
side right-handed golfers) is turning over your left forearm during
impact.

You can practice this by swinging in slow motion. Simply swing the
club up & through. Pay special attention to the movement that your
forearms make: try to turn the right forearm over the left one.

During impact, totally freeze your body & then check out the
position of your clubface. Since it’s in slow motion, this shouldn’t be
hard to accomplish. It will either be square, open, or closed. Try to
ensure that the clubface is square to your target line….

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