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Golf shots - Chip and Run

Posted in Golf on July 18th, 2006

How To Use The Chip And Run Shot

Many golfers use the “chip and run” as regular part of
their game; and those who don’t have at least seen others
do it. The chip and run shot is very similar to a putt,
but you play the shot from just off the green. Club
selection is vital for this shot, just like any other;
in this case, you will want to use irons.

The shot should be played with your legs close together and
the golf ball in line with your back foot. The club should
be held firmly in your hands ahead of the ball, which will
make the shot fly flatter through the air.

You should use only your arms to play the shot–just as you
would when you take a strong putt on the green.

When you are chipping uphill, make sure you carefully
consider your selection because you will need a club that
can keep the ball lower and help it roll up onto the green.

Conversely, when you are chipping downhill, you will need
a club that can create a lot of backspin, which will stop
the ball from rolling down the hill, causing you to gain
strokes.

Of course, when you are around the green, keep playing
the shot the same way if you haven’t had trouble in the
past; and remember to allow your club to do most of the
work.

The chip and run will either make or break your putting
position. If you get it right, you can confidently stroll
up to the ball on the green, make a simple putt, and then
move on to the next hole; however, if you can’t get a good
green lay-up, then you will be looking at a tricky putt or
another chip and run shot.

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Essential Putting Tips

Posted in Golf on July 18th, 2006

Essential Putting Tips

Putting is a very important moment on every golf hole.
It signals the end of the hole and subsequently it will
signal whether it was a good hole or a hole to forget.

Some people prefer a smaller green on which to make
their putt, but others like the longer greens so that they
can really try their luck at securing a twenty-five yard
putt.

Putts that are between 4 and 6 feet in length are the ones
that we expect to sink all the time. But even pros have not
made those putts before, which means the average golfer
shouldn’t be bothered if he misses that 5 foot putt. But of
course your success rate will increase with practice–and
with it, your score for each hole will shrink, making
more and more competitive as you train.

It is important to practice putting; and one best ways to
do this is to start small. Start with straight putts
because they will teach you the basics of putting. For
instance, you will soon learn that if you focus on the
putting, it will help you get more of a feel for the
putter.

Try getting about 10 golf balls lined up about four
feet from the hole; and just try putting them. You will
probably miss a few initially, but continue putting
until you can get every golf ball in the hole every
single time.

When you can do this easily, start trying longer putts.

The other benefit about learning to putt is that you will
build confidence with each putt and consequently will have
less fear about putting from that distance. You may even
want to price putting in your own home, where you feel
most comfortable. This might be a good idea if you feel you
need to build confidence.

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