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clubs are very forgiving and have large hosels and heads to make them playable. However, they can get caught up in the rough
with a normal swing. Next time you're faced with a shot from the rough, try taking the club straight back on a steep plane
and hitting down and through to the target line with a firm grip. You'll be surprised at how the club cuts the rough and gets
the ball airborne without the usual club head snag.
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Walt, Thanks for the help before the pro-am on tuesday. It really had me hitting
the ball straigher and I played a lot better. CTN, Actor
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ELSE THEIR SAYING !
"Walt, Thank you for all your help. I really got a lot out of the playing lesson and now
I want to sign up for a series as I can really see where you can help"
R.P. - Santa Clara
" Thank
you for the series of lessons and suggestions on drills when I'm at the practice range. I'm hitting the ball straighter
than ever before and much longer now. I look forward to the remainder of the series"
A.M. - Danville
"Walt, Thanks for all your help, you always get me back on track in such a short period of time and it makes my game
so much more enjoyable"
D. H. - San Ramon
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When
trying to make a putt from over 25 feet, a normal putting stroke will restrict the forward movement of the shoulders and make
for inconsistent distance. Next time you're faced with that length of putt or longer, try setting up to the ball with a slightly
open stance (similar to a chip) and then stroke the putt with the face traveling down the target line. After practicing for
awhile you'll be more consistent in your distance and feel much better with your stroke. PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTH - FOR THE HIGH HANDICAP PLAYER: What most people don't realize
is only 5% of golfers break 90. In order to do so and be at or below 90, play to get on each green in 1 over regulation
ie on a par 3 in 2, a par 4 in 3 and a par 5 in 4.... 2 putt and you shoot 90. reality is that you will pull off a few pars
and wind up in the mid 80's. Also don't always "go for it" with your longest club.
Course management can save strokes and improve your game.
Next time your faced with a situation where you have a shot that pushes your limit of the shot, play to a full shot comfort
level, divide the distance in half, play 2 good shots and see the improvement.
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next time you're working on specific things with your swing, try hitting the balls from a teed position rather than the ground.
It will give you one less thing to think about and make for a more enjoyable practice session and be sure to work on your
swing with a 7-5 iron, leave the driver in the bag until you feel comfortable with the swing. IMPORTANT PRO PUTTING STATS: A. Putt length= < 3 ft.
= Make = 98% B. Putt length = 25 ft. = Make = 8%
chance to 3 putt = 6% C. Putt length = 39 ft. = Make = 2%
chance to 3 putt = 12% D. Average tour putting start 21 feet
Driving: Tour average of fairways in regulation
62% Greens: Tour average greens in regulaton 65% these are stats from
the PGA tournament
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