Take More Putts
While it's true that much of your short game shots will be taken from as far as 70 to 75 feet away from the hole, others will be from as close to a foot or so off of the green.
There are many variables to take into account when deciding what kind of shot to take. These include the weather, the terrain, distance, the type of club to use, & many others. Also, holding back your ego in order to prevent misjudgments doesn't hurt either.
A. Putting
Learning how to put is essential to improving your golf game. For example, if the ball is lying 20 to 30 feet away from the hole, it's better to putt instead of sending it flying through the air with brute force.
The idea is to get the ball on the ground as soon as possible in order to bring short game into play. Trying to keep the ball airborne during every shot shouldn't be your goal. Getting it into the hole in as few shots as possible should be.
When you choose to putt, you generally have more control & there is (hopefully) less room for error. You can concentrate better when standing directly over your target line. Just putt right through your shot.
Also, putting involves less work too- it's just plain easier. Everyon likes that.
B. What To Focus On?
Putting takes the integration of a variety of skills. You must use your judgment in order to determine the proper speed & distance needed to line up the shot.
Furthermore, you need to take the following variables into account too:
1. The wind factor & how it will affect the direction of the ball. Will
it blow the ball left or right? Or, will it add too much distance, or not enough?
2. Likely outcomes of this hole. Have you played it before? What do you remember?
3. Grounds conditions. Is it wet? This can be a HUGE factor. Adjust your putts accordingly.
Get Low
Why do most golfers spend most of their time trying to hit shots that go airborne at great distances? Perhaps it's ego, or maybe it's just plain fun (it is).
Knocking a great shot far into the sky may have some appeal, but when it comes to short game, you must use different strategies in order to lower your score.
One strategy is to continually hit the ball lower. Not only is it effective, but it keeps it safe. Low shots tend to have a better outcome too.
Your goal is to lower your score. So, just think lowww...
Look at these examples:
A. When Your Ball Is Close To The Green
When your ball is close to the green, it is difficult to determine how far it will travel when you send it into the air. Keeping an eye on the ball's destination is much easier when keeping the trajectory lower.
Keep the ball low enough so that it rolls most of the distance as close to the hole as possible. When your ball is sitting just 30 to 40 yards away from the hole, you will only invite problems if you decide to pop it up too far up into the air.
B. During Windy Weather Conditions
When you are playing during high winds, your game can turn into a disaster in just one stroke. By hitting the ball high in the air, you give away your control & are more susceptible to wind's mercy.
Your ball can end up flying to the left, the right, or even into a greater distance than was intended. By keeping it low but firm, the wind has much less of a chance to interfere with the ball's travel path...
C. Blocked Areas
Often, you will make a shot & the ball will end up underneath a tree or some other immovable obstacle that prevents you from getting it airborne. This is a perfect opportunity to practice your low shots in order to remove yourself from a sticky situation.
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