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    As you lower your handicap what areas of the game become absolutely crucial?

    Yes I'm sure! I asked how many PUTTS he has per round not how many PUTTS PER GIR! You are confusing the two! A putt from the fringe still counts as a putt. The stroke was played with a putter - by definition that's a putt. If you decide to hit a 3wood off the tee and miss the fairway,does...
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    As you lower your handicap what areas of the game become absolutely crucial?

    70% of your practise should be done on your "short game". Most people make the mistake of hitting too many balls at the range with the driver and neglect practising from 100 yards and in. Be sure to focus on chipping and putting and you will begin to see your scores lower. However, you need to...
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    So scared!

    It sounds to me like your lack of confidence is causing anxiety prior to playing the shot - in turn leading to nervous and twitchy movements. Have a read at my hints & tips article on chipping. This may help you out. You may find that in fact you do many things contained in the article already -...
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    A Quick Hello from the newbie

    It certainly seems like a fun place to be. Looking forward to the banter and hearing your stories of shooting net 63's this year.........:-)
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    Arghhhhh my driver is killing me!

    A good driver of the ball doesn't become a terrible one over night - there will be something simple which is causing the snap hook. "Evesdad" makes a good point, try and take that on board. A lack of lower body rotation can cause a hook/snap hook. Make sure that you are committed to the shot...
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    Short Game Lessons

    Hi! I'll have a go at answering this one since I'm a forum "virgin". You should have an idea of what specific area you want to work on ie chipping/putting/bunker play etc. Make sure to tell the coach that you wish to focus on this area - from my point of view when I'm teaching I always find it...
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    A Quick Hello from the newbie

    Thanks for the good wishes guys! No doubt bump into a few of you at some stage soon :-) p.s in response to the question "am I responsible for Craws swing"..........would anyone want to put their name to that???
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    A Quick Hello from the newbie

    Hi Guys I've already met some of you at the Machrihanish golf weekend over the past few years and I've finally decided to make use of my user name and get involved in the forum. I'm Andrew McIntyre (good friends with The Craw for my sins). That's all for now. No doubt speak to you all at...
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