Penalty shots are round killers, so avoid them. Simple as that..

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Golf isn’t about how good your swing looks, or how far you hit the ball, or how many birdies you make, or how many fairways you hit. It’s about how well you score. At the end of your round, there’s a number on your card and that number is the only thing that matters.

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Though it may seem counterproductive, the absolute best thing you can do when you find yourself in a funk is to put the clubs in your garage and take a few days off. Don’t swing, don’t putt, just do something else.

The reason you’re having problems in the first place is probably because you don’t know what you’re doing wrong and if you just hit hundreds of balls without knowing what you’re doing, chances are, it’s only going to make things worse.

Bottom line, everyone needs a break from time to time, especially if you’re playing a lot. So sit back, relax and spend the weekend playing something else. You’ll be surprised at what it can do for your game.

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Putting seems like it should be one of the easiest parts of the game, but it’s not. Three putts are something that can plague a golfer of any skill level and if you can get through an entire round without one, you’ve done something right. When it comes to putting, speed is far more important than direction and if you learn how to control your pace, you won’t have any of those testy 4-footers coming back for par. If you’ve been struggling with your putting, throw down a few balls on the practice green before your next round. Aim at a hole 3 or 4 feet away and don’t stop until you make 10 in a row. If you miss one, start over. After a while, those short little knee knockers will be much easier to make.

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 Solo golf adventures are fun, but it can be more fun when playing a new course with a friend. Awesome experiences are meant to be shared, which is the perfect opportunity to make travel plans with friends. Not only can you play a new course, but you can check out local restaurants and bars.

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 If you’re swing is out of rhythm, the driver is likely to be the worst club in your bag. If you’re off target with your short irons by 5 or 10 yards, you’re driver is going to be off by 20 or 30 yards and that means your ball could go anywhere off the tee.

So leave the big dog in the bag and take out a club that’s a little easier to hit (maybe a 3-wood or a hybrid). Obviously, you’ll be giving up a little distance but at least you won’t end up out-of-bounds.

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The absolute worst thing you can do when you’re playing bad is get angry. Frustration leads to more frustration. No one ever plays good when they’re distraught and as hard as it may be, it’s always important to keep a positive attitude. Just remember, everyone (even pros) have trouble from time to time. It’s perfectly normal and if you just give it a few days, it will probably pass.

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Though it may seem counterproductive, the absolute best thing you can do when you find yourself in a funk is to put the clubs in your garage and take a few days off. Don’t swing, don’t putt, just do something else.

The reason you’re having problems in the first place is probably because you don’t know what you’re doing wrong and if you just hit hundreds of balls without knowing what you’re doing, chances are, it’s only going to make things worse.

Bottom line, everyone needs a break from time to time, especially if you’re playing a lot. So sit back, relax and spend the weekend playing something else. You’ll be surprised at what it can do for your game.

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 Penalty shots can be “round killers”. Hitting OB (out-of-bounds) is like throwing two shots out the window and hitting into a hazard can easily turn a par or a bogey into a triple or a double. If you’re consistently shooting in the mid-80’s, chances are you’re taking at least a couple of penalty shots every round and avoiding them might be what you need to get into the 70’s.

You don’t need to make a lot of birdies to shoot a good score. You just need to play away from trouble and avoid big numbers. Always weigh the risk-reward and if the reward simply isn’t there, play it safe. Par is never a bad score.

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Putting is, without question, the most important part of golf. It can completely erase bad shots and in most cases, it’s the only part of your game that doesn’t change much on a day-to-day basis.

If you’re not hitting the ball well, putting can be the equalizer. You can hit a bad drive, a bad approach shot and a bad chip, but if you can make a good amount of 8 to 10 footers, you can make pars. So spend more time on the putting green when you’re waiting for your swing to come back.

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