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Breaking 80, 90, 100


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According to the National Golf Foundation, the average golfer shoots a 98.3 on an 18-hole regulation course. It is every golfer’s challenge to cross over into another class of player. The key is to concentrate on fundamentals that you can refer to when the wheels start to fall off. To break into your specific club, be it 70s, 80s, or 90s, The Green Magazine offers some helpful drills to push you over the edge.

BREAKING 100

You’re guaranteed to loose some strokes. It’s a part of the game. Avoid those dreaded snowmen and decrease some of your risk by playing it smart off the tee box. Hit the club that best suits the circumstance. Remember, you’re equipped with an arsenal of 14 clubs, so choose wisely.

TRAFFIC LIGHT:

Stop: Distance should not be your number one priority when standing on the tee box. On a par-4, left dog-leg, lined with out of bounds stakes on the right, choose a club that will keep you in play. The driver should stay in the bag, unless you are completely comfortable with it.

Proceed with Caution: The 3-wood is like a driver, but better. Its exactness and distance give you the best of both worlds. This club is ideal for a difficult par-4 or par-5.

All systems Go!: A long iron is always a good club to use on any hole. Irons low trajectory give you more control to shape shots and hit smaller targets. This high percentage shot will keep your ball in the fairway.

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