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So you are in a bunker.
Not very good at bunker play you say to yourself.
Perhaps I should have practiced more.
I really must practice my bunker shots.
Not nearly as enjoyable as hitting golf shots on the practice fairway though.

How many times have I thought this in my earlier days?

Any way, here you are.

Let’s get this over and done with you say to yourself..

And here is the first part of the recipe for failure to hit a successful bunker shot and get onto the green in one shot.

No! Slow down!
Remember what you have to do and prepare.
Take a little time so that you are moving in slow motion.
Have a couple of practice swings on the side of the bunker before entering.

Line up carefully and deliberately after planting the feet in the sand.

Think no sideways movement, so you push your knees together to prevent this.

Think that I really must watch the sand where the club must make first contact, one to three inches behind the ball.
One inch is best.

And that I must follow through and so I must hit some sand onto the green to make sure that I do.

Get the picture of your shot firmly fixed in your mind.

Now for the golf shot.
Remember, you do not need much force to get the ball onto the green.

So, swing in slow motion too.
Take your time.
Slow back swing, out to in swing, and then execute your down swing in a nice easy method, letting the club head do the work.
Concentrate on taking a furrow of sand about six inches long that includes the sand under the ball.

Forget about the ball. Just take the sand.

Because you have swung like this, you will achieve a pretty accurate club head delivery and result.

Bill Maitland is a thinking, inventive golf guru.
He thought out and developed simple techniques and tips which enabled him to lower his handicap from 25 to 18, then from 18 to 15, and finally from 15 to 12.
He is a passionate golfer, and delights in helping others with their game should they want his help.
Author of GOLF TIPS.
An e-Book that takes you step by step to being the best golfer that you can possibly be.
To learn about his tips and simple techniques
And see his book
visit
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High handicap golfers often make the mistake of not accelerating
their golf club head into the golf ball on the short shot into the green. I know that I often found myself pulling back at the last moment hoping that I would not over hit or miss-hit the golf ball.

The result was often a duff shot. The golf club digging into the
grass behind the ball with the golf ball hopping forward - going
nowhere. Or maybe- in the hesitation - and momentarily lifting my
eyes off the ball - topping the ball and sending it skidding
across the grass. Sometimes even kissing the club head up against
the golf ball in a kind of non-shot going nowhere. The outcome…

Me feeling stupid, maybe dropping a shot and worst of all - having to do it all over again.

Now I’ve seen the pro’s do this on the golf course and they should know better. But that is no comfort when it’s my shot and it’s my partner looking at me with sympathy - or frustration if it’s not the first time in the game.

The answer to this problem is to accelerate through the shot.

Too often I found myself taking an exceptionally long backswing
and then sort of letting the club head drop down to the ball.

The correct way to approach this is to accelerate through the
shot. Short golf shots into the green require a firm and decisive
stroke. A smooth and rhythmical swing with a shorter backswing,
accelerating down into the ball and striking it squarely just
before the club head bites into the grass will produce the results you want. It’s also important to keep your wrists firm on impact with a steady follow through.

This requires some courage though. Because if you strike the golf
ball firmly and top it you could be picking the ball out of some
rabbit’s teeth on the far side of the green.

The trick is to vary the backswing to provide different flight
distances rather than try to control the flight path with club
speed. With a little practice I found that I could begin to relate backswing to flight path distance.

And as I get better at this I know the strokes will begin to drop
of my score.

………… And the rabbit’s feel safer……….

Have a go. It is working for me - and it should work for you.

For more tips on slashing your golf scores visit Golfing Digest

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As I said in the first post, not everyone can afford to buy brand new clubs every year or two years so this is when people start searching for discount golf clubs. Finding discounted golf clubs can be a challenge, especially when searching on the web. By challenge, I mean finding true discounts on golf clubs. The big boys Titleist, Callaway, etc. do have their own sites where they sell discount golf clubs so you can definitely trust them although I do find some of their “discounts” still too much for someone on a budget. For other sites, you may want to search and look around and see what their prices are and compare them. Always shop around for discount golf clubs. Don’t jump at the first deal you see because there is always a chance that there could be a lower price out there for that golf club you’re searching for.

As for the newer golf clubs (less than a year old) you may not be able to find a deal lower than $100 from original price. For example, the new drivers from Titleist, the 905T and S, they will run you about $400 brand new. I would say that if you find a discount golf club place that is selling it used for around $300, that would be a good deal. That’s still pretty expensive, but it’s better than paying the $400 right?

Now newer or more recent clubs don’t always mean better. By this I mean it depends on what type of golfer you are. If you are just learning the game and are a beginner, you may not want to pay three or four hundred dollars for a new Titleist driver or putter. Don’t buy top of the line until you are ready. Not saying that you can’t do it, but it doesn’t make sense. Especially considering you if you are new to the game and you’re not even sure if you’re going to keep playing or get frustrated which a lot of people do. Ever see those TV shows where the parent pays for expensive lessons and instruments for pianos, violin, etc. and the kid quits within one week? Don’t spend money like that until you get to that level. A nice set of used clubs from a discount golf club place will do you good. To sum it up, follow these steps:

-Always search for the best deal. Don’t go for the first deal you see because there could be better ones out there

-Keep in mind that discounts for newer clubs that are used, will be deals, but still may put a dent in your pocket.

-Buy discount golf clubs that are suitable to you playing ability. If you’re just starting, you don’t need top of the line. A good used set will do just for you to get the hang of it and to decide if you’re going to stick with golf.

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