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 The mistake I routinely see is poor club selection. A player flushes a 7-iron 150 yards on flat ground from a perfect lie, so he grabs that club every time from that distance. But it doesn’t always work that way, particularly when other factors are involved, such as pin location, wind and elevation of the target. We talk with our professional players about the need to feel the course and understand the topography. The best way to find the true yardage of each club is to hit 10 balls from a particular location and watch where it lands. You must understand how outside elements combine to influence your ball. Around the greens, focus on playing the shot with the correct pace as dictated by the surface. The same elements that influence the ball in the long game can have a similar impact on the short game. I recently watched a player face a 15-foot uphill putt on the first hole. He didn’t take into account that there was moisture on the ground and breeze in his face. The 15-foot putt was more like a 20-footer, and he left it short. On the next hole, he had a similar putt. Remembering what happened on the first hole he tried to give it something extra and ran the ball several feet past the hole. Taking stock of topography and conditions also applies to pitches and chip shots. See how the lie will dictate how cleanly the ball can be struck, and visualize how the ground will influence the ball when it lands and starts rolling. Focus on learning how the land and elements give a true yardage for every shot and then pick the right club for the shot. Around the green, learn how the same elements influence and affect the pace of the ball on the green. Your scores should go lower. Jamie Mulligan is chief operating officer and a PGA professional at Long Beach’s Virginia Country Club. He has twice been recognized as Teacher of the Year by the Southern California PGA. |
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