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How to Choose Golf Wedges

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Seventy percent of all golf shots are shot from within 110 yards of the hole. If the only wedge in your bag is labeled "P," then you're drastically limiting your short game and missing out on lower scores. There are several wedges available for ... more »

How to Choose New Golf Club Grips

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Ignoring the importance of golf grips is a golfer's most common mistakes. The grip is the only thing connecting the club to the golfer. Playing a round with grips that are so worn that their ribbing is gone, is like trying to hit a baseball with ... more »

How to Clean Golf Club Grips

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There are many suggestions as to how to clean golf club grips. Regardless of how you clean your grips, someone will always have a better way. The following steps will help you to easily remove the grime that builds up on your golf club grips... more »

How to Clean Golf Equipment

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Golf is a popular sport worldwide which attracts enthusiasts to play nine, eighteen or more holes. Some people spend large amounts of money on golf equipment. After practice and play, the golf equipment should be cleaned to protect this ... more »

How to Close a Golf Stance

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Closing your golf stance will give you the ability to put more spin on the ball and get better overall shots. It can be difficult if you do not practice the stance with a normal swing. When done correctly, it will dramatically improve your golf game... more »

How to Coach a Golf Team

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Coaching a team that competes as individuals is often more an exercise in psychology than anything else. The nature of the job is determined by the level of golf you are coaching and whether it is high school or college. It is a job that ... more »

How to Collect Vintage Golf Equipment

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Many people collect vintage golf equipment out of a love for the game, for fun or as investments. From clubs to tees, vintage golf equipment collecting can also be a great way to furnish sports-themed rooms... more »

How to Communicate on a Golf Course

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Golf is a game that requires a certain level of tact and indirect communication. You can't just yell out whatever you feel at any point during a golf game. Talking to other players, caddies and golf course employees can include nonverbal ... more »

How to Compare Golf Drivers

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Whether you're new to the game of golf or a seasoned pro, the driver is one of the most important clubs in your bag. Take a quick look in the store, and you'll find plenty of choices. The size, material and length of the driver are some of the ... more »

How to Compare the Merits of Individual Sports

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The argument has raged for decades: What determines the greatness or lack thereof of a particular sport? Most sports feature drama, especially to their fans. Excelling in any sport commands a high level of skill. The difference is that every ... more »

How to Complete a Perfect Swing in Golf

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Whether you prefer the style of Jack Nicklaus or Tiger Woods, everyone has their own unique style that they either swear by or swear at. These steps can help you refine your golf swing and bring you back to the basics of the perfect swing... more »

How to Conquer the Putting YIPS

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Many golfers suffer from the yips, an uncontrollable, troublesome mechanical problem that forces them to make sudden moves during their strokes. The yips can be an annoyance, but for some golfers they can be devastating. They've caused both pros ... more »

How to Consistently Make Short Putts

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Consistently hitting the golf ball 300 yards or chipping inches from the cup may be an unattainable goal for average golfers, but nailing almost all short (under 30 inches) putts is not. Here are 5 things to remember the next time you have to ... more »

How to Control the Downswing Part of a Golf Swing

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Mastering the downswing will increase your game pleasure. A golfer with a perfect downswing will consistently have lower scores. Golfers tend to become obsessed with their downswing; the key to enjoying golf is to relax. When practice becomes ... more »

How to Correct a Golf Swing Slice

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A common problem many golfers face is slicing the ball--or hitting it too far to the right or left. A golf slice is one of the more difficult problems to fix. Stance, grip and swing speed all play a part. You'll need to make a few adjustments and ... more »

How to Correct an Early Release in a Golf Swing

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The game of golf is a mental battle within you. Visualizing your swing helps your game. Many golfers struggle with an early release of their angles. Maintaining angles through your swing and then into the impact with the ball is key to a great ... more »

How to Correct Your Backswing

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Anyone who has ever played the game of golf at one point or another has struggled with how to take the club back before beginning to swing at the ball, which is also called the backswing. "Take it back in one piece," "start the backswing with ... more »

How to Decide to Putt or Chip From the Green

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If you play golf, then you certainly know that there is a dilemma when you lay up just off the green. You feel too close to chip the ball, but too far to putt. That indecision can drive you crazy and your golf score up. Here are some tips on how ... more »

How to Decide When Not to Go Golfing

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It's easy to decide when to play golf. Golf can be addictive, but you can't play all the time. Even professional golfers have to take time off. So, get the most out of your golfing time by choosing to play when the time is right and choosing not ... more »

How to Decide When to Take a Drop in Golf

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That golf shot you just hit was terrible. If you can even locate your ball, chances are it is in the water, out of bounds or behind a large tree. You may wonder when it is acceptable to take a drop. There are many common situations and reasons ... more »

How to Design a Golf Fitness Plan

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Starting a golf fitness plan can lengthen your drive, give you more control and make a long round more physically comfortable. Backache, fatigue, weakening muscles and shortness of breath can make every game torture, but with just a few simple ... more »

How to Determine the Dificulty of a Golf Course

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The course you play on can exert an enormous impact on your golf scores. You should learn as much as possible about the playing environment before hitting the links. Follow these steps... more »

How to Develop a Repeatable Putting Stroke

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Putting is one of the easiest maneuvers in sports to perform physically. However, it is one of the toughest to master. Anyone who can swing their arms can get it right every now and then, but the key to being a master putter is to develop a good ... more »

How to Develop Distance Control When Putting

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Distance control is essential to consistent and reliable putting. It also helps to have an eye for reading the break and for visualizing the ball's path. However, controlling how far the ball rolls is probably more important. Whether you're new ... more »

How to Develop More Power in Your Golf Swing

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Golf swing power is the result of three specific factors. Two out of the three are much more important, but the third does have a bearing on the outcome of how far you hit that ball... more »

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