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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