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by
Mac Stevenson

Don't Copy Trick Shots the Pros Hit on TV

For most of us on the Central Plains or the in the Midwest,
the closest we'll get to a golf course for the next few
weeks is through our TVs. But that time need not be
wasted; you can learn a lot from watching the pros on
television. And the same can be said for those fortunate
souls who live in warm climates and are still playing.

Watching PGA professionals hit unconventional shots during
tournaments on TV is one thing: Attempting to hit the same
type shot on your home course is likely Mission Impossible.
Don't try it--stick to what you do best.

Professional golfers are playing a different game than we
are when it comes to highly sophisticated and difficult
shots. These are the best players in the world and most of
them haven't done anything but play golf since they were
ten years old. So don't get the idea that you can go out
on your course and hit the same kind of shots that they do.
It won't work.

One of the relatively new clubs that has gained favor with
the pros is the lob wedge. It's a tricky club. Most
amateurs will be better off if they stick to a pitching
wedge and sand wedge and become thoroughly familiar with
both. Low-handicap players might benefit from learning to
play with a lob wedge on certain courses, but most amateurs
will benefit by sticking to their sand wedge for basic
short shots.

The flop shot that Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods have made
popular is not for the average golfer. It isn't a shot
that very many of the pros use, so why should you rush out
to the course and try it. You're liable to skull it and
injure one of your playing companions. Learn how to hit
the conventional pitch shot with your sand wedge and you'll
be money ahead.

Another shot used frequently by the pros is a chip shot
from the fringe that's hit by blading a sand wedge on
purpose. This shot takes exceptional hand-eye coordination
and hours of practice before it can be mastered. Amateurs
will do themselves a favor if they stick to the standard
chip shot from the fringe.

Another Johnny-come-lately in the repertoire of the pros is
the unorthodox method of using a fairway wood to hit chip
shots. Many amateurs are now attempting this shot during
their weekly outings, and most of them try it without even
practicing the shot. They'll end up wasting shots around
the green. Once again, stick to the basic short shots that
you've practiced and used over time.

Professionals often hook or fade their shots around trees
when they're in trouble. Most amateur golfers will be
better off pitching safely back to the fairway. Hitting a
controlled hook or fade is one of the toughest shots in
golf and more often than not you'll just end up in more
trouble if you attempt it. And don't believe the old adage
that trees are 90 percent air; they're 90 percent tree.

No matter what else you copy, do not imitate the pros pace
of play; they're earning their living and it's a different
game than we play. Keep yourself moving at a brisk pace.
Playing slow like the pros won't help you at all.

If--after all these warnings--you're still determined to
try tricky shots you observe the pros using during
tournaments on TV, be sure and practice them first. You'll
quickly learn that you need a very good lie to hit a flop
shot. And you'll need hours of practice to blade a chip
shot with your sand wedge consistently. Don't try tricky
shots for the first time during a round of golf. If you do
attempt some of these shots, you'll regret it when it's
time to settle the bets on the 19th hole.

Almost all amateur golfers will be better off sticking with
shots they've used over the years. Leave the fancy stuff
to the highly talented guys who earn their living playing
golf.

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Richard's Quick Tip

Tips For Playing Better Golf

Whether you are a beginner or a scratch golf, you no doubt
want to shoot lower scores. The following tips can help you
play better golf, improve your score and get more enjoyment
from your game:
* Improve your mental game. Work at gradually eliminating
your negative emotions. Become positive and remain
completely focused on your target. This will lead to an
improvement in your chemistry and improve your performance.

* Whether it's a full swing, pitch or putt, a good set-up,
is essential.

* Posture is very important while playing golf. Your feet
should be shoulder-width apart, and there should be a good
flex in your knees. Also, keep your back straight and pivot
forward from the hips; your weight should be evenly
distributed across your body.

* Always read your putt from both sides of the hole. If
there are conflicting reads, trust your read from below the
hole. It will improve your reading of the putt.

* Putting routine: Set targets during practice. If you miss
the target, start again from the beginning. This exercise
is great for improving your as well as your concentration.

* Swing: A relaxed approach is the key to the swing. Being
tense and aggravated can spoil your round. Relax and reduce
tension.

* Grip pressure: It's important to grip the club correctly.
Don't grip it too tightly. A light grip at address
encourages a smooth and consistent start to the swing.
Remember to keep an equal amount of pressure in each hand.

* Equipment care: Clean the grip of your clubs regularly
with soap and water and when they start to become worn,
change the grips. A new grip provides more control.

* Use of better clubs will help you play better because of
improved technology. Use a club that has a good degree of
bounce. This comes from the trailing edge being lower than
the leading edge of the club. It's also important to ensure
that your clubs have the correct lies, lofts and shafts.

* Take more than one club: If you are a beginner you are
likely to mis-hit the ball more often than not. Remember to
take an extra club to reach the green.

* Warming up is vital: Warm up before you play. Always
start with a few basic stretches before you begin practice
or play.

* Handle a club for at least five minutes everyday. Pick-up
with correct grip and practice taking your grip over and
over, waggling the club a bit each time. This will
strengthen your hands and wrists and give you confidence
not only in your grip, but also in the club you have in
your hand.

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