Facing Difficult Shots
A. About Tough Shots
One of the key aspects to becoming a better player & producing targeted shots on the course is developing a variety of shots from different angles & from a multitude of disaster areas.
Unexpected circumstances are bound to happen on the course & being able to adapt to them so that you can make a clean shot is the hallmark of a good golf player.
For example, let's say that you need to hit your tee shot to within 125 yards of the green. But, there is an unavoidably low hanging tree branch that may deflect your shot. If not for the tree, you would normally use the 7-iron here.
So, what should you do in this situation?
A skilled golfer would choose to hit the ball at the same distance, just with with far less height. This way the ball should pass safely underneath the tree branch.
Choosing the right club for this shot is what counts.

Instead of using a 7-iron, it might be best to use a 5-iron. You could lower your grip about 2 inches & move the ball towards the right of your stance by approximately 1 inch.
B. The Result
Gripping lower on the 5-iron club should reduce the distance that the ball travels. And by playing the ball to the back of your stance, a lower shot will make the ball pass underneath the tree branch. If done right, the shot should travel very close to the 125 yards needed.
In addition, the ball will take a lower travel profile, thus rolling more at the end.
C. Many Paths To The Same End
The above example is just one way to skin a cat. Many players in the same situation may try something else & use a different club to get the ball to the same place. It all boils down to adaptability on the course by knowing your clubs well.
Take some time to practice. Put your ball into sticky situations and try to work your way out of them. Try using a 4-iron & use a ¾ swing to get your ball out of a troubled spot.
Try the shot with your 3-wood or lower. Use the 8-iron to hit the ball the same distance that you would your pitching wedge.
All of these practice swings can come in handy. By developing the skill of adapting to the game, you will be able to make a great shot out of any unfortunate situation.
Mental Game
The fundamentals of golf are very different than many other sports.
Take baseball for example.
When you get up to bat to swing, your need to adjust to the pitch based upon on how it's thrown at you. In other words, the game is built around your reaction towards what someone else is doing.
You don't make your move until the pitcher throws the ball.
In golf, however, you are in control. You are in charge of making every move. The ball just sits there, waiting for you to take a shot.

You are responsible for every play that happens, disregarding natural elements of course. You cannot blame a bad play on a pitch, another teammate (unless on a team), or anything else. It's kind of a solo endeavor.
This is what makes golf so difficult, challenging, & yet fun to play.
And on top of that, you have people watching you, all in complete silence.
Talk about the need for focus!
A. Positive Mindset
Golf requires that you focus & think about every shot you try.
Golf requires so much attention to what you are doing that any type of negative thought or worry can have a dramatic effect on the outcome of your game.
Doubt can easily seep into your mind, especially if you are a beginner. Once this happens, your body may firm up, you may get nervous & jittery, & the next thing you know, your ball has landed in the rough.
Consider it to be the equivalent of stage fright. Yes, golf can be this difficult, if you let it.
How can you prevent negative thoughts & feelings from arising on the course? The answer is extremely simple, yet it may be difficult to comprehend at first.
All you have to do is take action. Take action faster than your mind can start thinking about bad swings. That's the thing about golf ­ you can literally think your way into a slump. But quick action can help get you out it!
Stick with the basics and focus on simple repetitive movements.
Keep your body loose & as you prepare for your shot, shift the weight of your body from foot to foot: back & forth.
Wiggle your club a bit & loosen up. Have fun & stop worrying about negative consequences.
Just learning how to play a stress-free game may be the hardest lesson you'll learn in golf...
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