| Your golf short game plays a crucial role in lowering | | | | your time hitting this shot. |
| your golf scores. | | | | 2 - Remember to work on your bunker shots as well. |
| Beginners and intermediate golfers alike always seem | | | | When hitting bunker shots, your main aim is to hit it a |
| to have the same goal, and that is to hit the ball to | | | | couple of inches behind the ball and to use a cushion |
| send it as far as they possibly can. The most vital | | | | of sand to pry the ball out of the bunker. Accelerate |
| thing to remember when playing golf is that there | | | | on your downswing rather than slowing down. |
| are no shortcuts to learning it, for it requires both | | | | 3 - Chipping and flop shots are also key elements to |
| your time and effort to master. | | | | improve your golf short game. |
| Below are simple golf short game tips that will do | | | | A good way to practice is by hitting chips from |
| wonders in helping you lower your handicap: | | | | various lies and getting comfortable hitting from |
| 1 - Wedge shots can set the foundation for the rest | | | | these difficult lies. When chipping, make sure that the |
| of your swing, including the longer clubs. This type of | | | | ball position is leaning more towards your right foot if |
| shot can also save you a lot of strokes on a round | | | | you are a right handed player. Maintain a straight line |
| of golf. In addition, mastering your wedge shot will | | | | between the club and your left hand as well. |
| help you become more consistent in striking with | | | | Developing a good pre-shot routine is also essential |
| your drivers and long irons. The best ball position for | | | | as it will help you in staying focused physically and |
| hitting wedges is placing the ball in the center of your | | | | mentally. Be decisive and do not doubt your ability to |
| stance. Being great in the wedge game is all about | | | | execute the shots. |
| practice, so it's best if you spend a good chunk of | | | | |