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How To Use Course Management For A Better Round
from: June-Ann JonesCourse management is developed only by going to the golf course and getting experience to develop your skills. Of course you will make mistakes, but we can avoid making the same mistakes by learning from them and increase the chances of making a good score.
We all have limitations and its always best to play to the strengths we have.
Positional Play
The easiest way to the hole is usually best. Take note when you stand on the green the position of the flag. It will be easier to come in from the left side of the fairway if the flag is on the right side of the green.
Sometimes the hole can be cut near a bunker or hazard and in this case you would make a shot to the middle of the green. Sometimes the flag is at the top of a slope, in this case you would want to ensure you have the easiest putt and play the ball below the pin.
Try to think of where you would like your shots to be when you start the hole and play to those positions. Being on the fairway is easier than being in the rough.
Hazards
Some holes will present you with hazards that you cannot get over. The sensible play would be to lay up short. Many times, when 'laying up' a common error is made and too much club is used with the result of ending up in the hazard. If you decide to 'lay up' then it is best policy to choose a club which will not allow your ball to reach the hazard.
Dog Legs
With the dog leg there is always the temptation to cut off 'as much as possible'. It is nearly always better to be too wide off the tee than too narrow, as this keeps you out of trouble and gives a better view, without obstacles, around the corner.
Recovery Shots
Very often even when we have carefully planned where we would like the ball to be, we find that an 'escape' shot of some sort is required. The safe option is alway best - it may mean you possibly will drop a shot, but better to drop one than make a triple. Don't 'have a go' unless it doesn't matter, or you are very confident you can make the shot.
Make sure that when you are in a bunker, you take a club with enough loft to get you out. That is after all the whole point - if by trying to make a long shot you cannot get out of the bunker because you land back in it, then it costs you more shots.
You need to assess your ability and correctly play the course according to make the most of that. Getting that elusive score is what keeps us coming back week after week................
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