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Speed control and distance is the most important part of putting. Tests have shown that the optimum speed is to have the golf ball roll 17 inches past the hole to make the maximum number of putts. If you go farther than that, the ball has too much speed and can […]

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Distance control is the most important aspect in putting but you still need to be able to see which way the ball will roll. An important thing to remember about greens is that golf course architects add 1/2″ - 1″ of slope for every 10 feet of green to ensure proper drainage. […]

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If a sandwedge isn’t enough club to get the golf ball to your target, try using a different iron like an 8 or 9 iron and using the same technique as you would for the sandwedge.
1. Open the clubface
2. Ball forward in your stance
3. Aim to the left with an open stance
4. […]

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1. Square the clubface
2. Ball position in the middle of your stance
3. Weight forward a little
3. Pick the club up quickly by hinging your wrists
4. Set the club down steeply into the sand and dig under the ball
5. You’ll use a very short follow through.
Hank Haney is an Instructor to PGA Tour […]

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One of the easier lies to hit, but requires some adjustments. These shots tend to go higher, shorter and to the left.
1. Tilt your body with the slope making your shoulders and hips more parallel to the upslope.
2. Because this shot adds loft to your club, you’ll need to use more […]

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Bunker shot setup:
1. Open stance
2. Ball forward in stance
3. Clubface open (if your feet are pointing 15 degrees to the left of the target, the clubface should be open 15 degrees to the right of the target) Your open stance and open clubface amount should be equal.
To vary the distance, vary the […]