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If you haven't, you need to learn how to mapp your clubs, there are wind charts, putting tutorials,
There is all kind of helpful information if you type in the 'SEARCH' box to your right and click GO.
But you are doing the right thing, practice, practice and more practicing, However, WGT changes the paramaters to keep it Real.
But if you know what you clubs will do and you learn to manage the courses (course notes) per hole, you can develop you game to the level you want to go.
Last but not least, Have fun! it just a game and make some friends along the way.
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