9 Tips for playing well under pressure
November 4, 2009 by admin
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Get Every Putt to the Hole
Because the player decelerates on the through-stroke, it makes most putts come up short . Minimize Your Swing Thoughts
Preshot: Visualize what you want the ball to do.
Address: Align the clubface where you want the ball to go.
Swing thought: Freely swing the clubhead.
Survive The First-tee Jitters
Nervousness makes you speed up your tempo, which affects consistency and accuracy. Like you want to hit it only 100 yards, swing your driver smoothly .
Make More Tough Short Putts
Set your putterface square to the desired line, then square your feet and shoulders to that line. Not at the ball but make a smooth stroke while looking at the target .
Take More Club on Par 3s
Few amateurs hit the ball over or through the green on par 3s; most come up short. If you hit it flush, you’re on; You still might make it to the putting surface, if you hit it less than solidly .
Score Lower on Par 5s
Your favorite yardage into the green and make the last shot. Divide the difference by two when subtract that yardage . With this strategy, you’re hitting lofted clubs that are easier to hit and more accurate.
Good greenside bunker players accelerate the clubhead through the shot, letting the sand “splash” the ball out. Set up with the face of your sand wedge slightly open, the ball slightly forward in your stance. Hit the sand behind the ball, and finish your swing like you’re hitting a full 5-iron.
Chip with Your Putting Stroke
To avoid chunking or skulling your chip shots, take a lofted club like a 7-, 8- or 9-iron and grip it like your putter. Lean the shaft and your body toward the target for a slightly descending blow. Make your putting stroke, allowing the loft of the club to carry the ball over the unpredictable turf onto the green.
Get Your Irons Airborne
Most topped shots occur when you try to help the ball into the air with a scooping motion.
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