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Playing Better Golf 101 Tips – 5

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Playing Better Golf 101 Tips – 5

41. Learn about how you can control the spin on the ball and you would have mastered one of the most difficult aspects of the game.

42. A complete golf player is one who knows not only his shots but is proficient in course management, has a strong mental game and constant positive attitude.

43. Always learn to maximize the shots you can play best. The best professionals are not just those who know all the shots; they are the ones who know how to play their best shots to their advantage.

44. There are not many ways in which you can hit the ball – there are many ways in which you can control it to go the way you want it to.

45. Do not worry too much about perfecting techniques. Even a faulty swing can give you some very good shots at times while a reasonable one can only go so far.

46. At times, we make last minute adjustments to our swing to get to connect to the ball. This will not take some pace off your club, you will also lose control.

47. When you are taking you next lesson, remember not just what makes a successful shot but also what the feeling of accomplishment felt like.

48. It is very difficult to know what is going on in the mind of a player but their body language can give you many clues to their thinking.

49. A good golf swing is not one that ends abruptly once the club hits the ball. A good golf swing is one that is a smooth, flowing action involving great hand and eye co-ordination and has a wonderful ending, with the ball just being in the way.

50. It is true that even if you have perfect position but poor hand-eye co-ordination, it will not amount to much. On the other hand, even if you do not have a great position, with good hand-eye-co-ordination, you can end up with a great shot.

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Playing Better Golf 101 Tips – 4

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Playing Better Golf 101 Tips – 4

31. The main aim of the golf action is not to swing the club but to swing the club head.

32. A top professional does not have just one successful shot to visualize. He has many shots, each different in their own way and all successful for each and every hole.

33. You do not normally catch a slump; it is something you inadvertently create.

34. Many top professionals claim that working on your technique contributes to about 30% of your success. More important are the mental strategies and how you maximize your shots for every hole. Unfortunately most players devote 100% of their time in just learning techniques.

35. If you are a beginner, you may be learning to generate a particular kind of swing. However, as you play more, you will start to generate swings that will give you the particular shot you are looking for.

36. In golf, as in any major competitive sport, you have to try without trying too hard and win without thinking too hard about winning.

37. It is not important where you practice – whether in your backyard or on a nine-hole course. What is important is that you practice regularly.

38. A good swing is one where you do not end up in confrontation with the ball but which is more like an artistic movement.

39. It is never easy to play under pressure or misguided expectations. Be aware of your strengths and play shots you are sure of.

40. Knowledge can be power but too much knowledge and too little practical experience is never helpful.

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