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4 Ways to Beat the Long Hitter

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How to beat the golfer that bombs the ball 300 plus yards 1.  Hit it straight Nothing gets inside a long hitters head faster then a fairway hitting opponent.  Chances are the long hitter is not the most accurate driver of the golf ball, keep the heat on by hitting the fairway as much as possible. If you have to use a hybrid club or a iron off the tee to keep the ball in the fairway, the mental edge of hitting the fairway outweighs the loss of distance. 2. Hit the green Most of if not all of the time you will be hitting first, keep the heat on by hitting the green  If he knows you are looking at birdie putts all day, it starts to wear on him 3. Have a good short game The short game is the true equalizer on the golf course.  If you have a sharp short game you can compete against any golfer on the planet. 4.  Ignore his distance Accept the fact the he hits the ball 50 to 60 yards past you.  If you accept the fact that distance doesn't matter , you will have another psych

Why Tiger Woods' Golf Swing Technique Was So Effective

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Golf sensation Tiger Woods golf swing technique has been the subject of many interesting studies. One thing that has come out very clearly from this leading golferís style and his golf swing technique is his amazing flexibility and high fitness level which have contribute tremendously to his golf career. A career that has seen him crowned in the minds of many as the undisputed greatest golfer in the history of the sport. The Tiger Woods golf swing technique sees Wood utilizing his flexibility at the back of his swing to comfortably reach far back. As he begins his swing, his level of fitness and muscle strength enables him to build up club head velocity by turning his torso quickly and pressing his right leg forward. There is minimal waste of energy as he maintains his position above the golf ball. Driving through, Woods uses his hips, shoulders and wrists to concentrate his force and create a high initial ball speed. Research has shown that within a few feet off the tee, th

Tips for playing well under pressure.

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Follow and discover what the bet tips are when you are under pressure. Get Every Putt to the Hole In team formats, it pays to get the ball to the hole, if only to give your partners a good read. Most putts come up short because the player decelerates on the through-stroke. Instead, make sure your through-stroke is as long or slightly longer than your backstroke. Minimize Your Swing Thoughts Keep your game plan simple. Put it on a piece of paper on the cart steering wheel and refer to it before each full shot. Pre-shot: Visualize what you want the ball to do. Address: Align the club-face where you want the ball to go. Swing thought: Freely swing the club-head. Survive The First-tee Jitters Nervousness makes you speed up your tempo, which affects consistency and accuracy. Take several deep breaths as you get ready to hit, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. Swing your driver smoothly, like you want to hit it only 100 yards. Make More Tough Sh

Golf Fitness Is Key

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3 Key Elements to a Golf Specific Fitness Program Many of the top touring professionals know that winning on the tour today takes much more than a great game of golf. It means understanding every aspect of their physical and mental being and what factors influence their performance. Gain a competitive edge in your next round by integrating these three key elements into your current fitness program. Many of the top touring professionals know that winning on the tour today takes much more than a great game of golf. It means understanding every aspect of their physical and mental being and what factors influence their performance. Gain a competitive edge in your next round by integrating these three key elements into your current fitness program. Specific to golf Get rid of the traditional gym machines which focus on isolating specific muscle groups and require no stabilization work by additional muscle groups.  Integrate some old and new fitness tools which allow you to move your

Golf Fitness By Bert Seale

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How To Improve Your Golf Swing with Fitness Training. Do you want to put more "Power" into your golf swing to hit farther? Read about how to start a fitness training program today and build the power for your swing tomorrow. Fitness training is one of the keys to help you improve your golf swing. In addition fitness training can help you get in shape and feel better bo th on and off the golf course. Performing exercises to build muscular strength can add power to your golf swing, boost your endurance, and loosen up your muscles and joints to help you avoid injuries both on and off the golf course. Most golfers will do the actual fitness training in a gym using either free weights, machines or a combination of both. However, you can also perform fitness training right at home using everyday items. Your golf fitness training program should include exercises for the both the lower and upper body and primarily focus on those exercises that add to the motion of the g

Practicing Golf Trouble Shots

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A lot of times on the golf course you will find that you are not in the middle of the fairway, or not in the fairway at all. Putting yourself in and around a tree on the practice range will help your decision making out on the golf course on what golf club to choose, and how to play it. Most good golfers put themselves in trouble shot situations and bad lies on the practice range. Practicing this drill for a month, two or three times a week with a large bucket of golf ball... A lot of times on the golf course you will find that you are not in the middle of the fairway, or not in the fairway at all. Putting yourself in and around a tree on the practice range will help your decision making out on the golf course on what golf club to choose, and how to play it. Most good golfers put themselves in trouble shot situations and bad lies on the practice range. Practicing this drill for a month, two or three times a week with a large bucket of golf balls each time, will improve your troub

Worldís Top Five Golf Courses

Wonder where the worldís richest, famous, and avid golfers tee off?  In a sport where the playing field is not as rigid or as restricted as other forms of sport, the outdoor can make the difference.  Where nature is not only the backdrop but the playing field itself, how this sport is played is what Wonder where the worldís richest, famous, and avid golfers tee off?  In a sport where the playing field is not as rigid or as restricted as other forms of sport , the outdoor can make the difference.  Where nature is not only the backdrop but the playing field itself, how this sport is played is what makes golf a very relaxing, liberating, and striking experience. Glimpse into these greens hailed as the worldís five top golf courses, as compiled by Golf Magazine.  Golfer or not, you will be enthralled and intrigued how these ultra expansive natural settings that seemingly stretch out to the sky in interesting meandering patterns and heights can be so ultra secluded from the public eye.