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Thu, Aug 13 2009 2:26 PM (3 replies)

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Wed, Aug 5 2009 7:44 AM

Here are some tips for you new players out there.

Take into consideration all the factors that determine how far the ball is going to go. Wind, slope your hitting into, club loft (lower the loft the more it will roll, etc.), uphill or downhill, and now find out your total distance you need to carry the ball.
Know your tendencies. I personally tend to click late when there is trouble left I just play for it. If I am getting a bit edgy I click early again I play for it.
Okay so your having the round of your life whether that is 4 over or 15 under make sure you control your breathing and heart rate. So you are probably laughing right now but many of you know as your heart rate increases your reactions time will to. So that big hook into the trees wasn't a deviation in the game but in your senses. Deep breaths and a nice drink of water will slow your heart rate so you can shoot the round of your life.
Don't be afraid to let the swing meter go every now in then. I have found that it helps when I have had a string of good holes to let the meter go. It gets rid of the jumpiness that happens occasionally.
Finally my only putting tip is to hit it hard enough to get to the hole. Never up never in.

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Wed, Aug 5 2009 8:19 AM

Great tips, T-bird... If I may just add one that I think all new golfers should know.

Find the putting/pitching/chipping guides written by other players on these forums. These are of TREMEMDOUS help to all players, young and old alike. Some are sticky'd, some are not so it may take a few moments to locate them (the search box over there ---> is great for this). The time taken to rread them will save you literally hundreds of strokes.

That's all. Have a nice day.