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The game of golf continues to grow and for good reason as it offers so many benefits to those that play it. It is most fun to play when you are playing better and shooting lower scores each time you play. In order to shoot lower scores there are various key factors you need to pay attention to. If you are a beginner to the game then the first thing you need to learn is the short game and once you have mastered it you should then focus on the long game.

Putting tips:

Putting is like a game within a game and there are many important things to keep in mind if you want to be a great putter. The first thing to do is to decide on a certain putting technique and also a specific model putter. Remember that different model putters will have a different feel and will take time to adjust to. It is important to pick a certain putter and then stick with it no matter how poorly you may have putted the last time you played. There are many different putting styles that you can use, try watching the pros on tv and you will see the different styles they use, you need to pick one method you like the most and again stick with it making small changes to get better instead of completely changing your mechanics.

One mechanical tip to keep in mind regarding putting is to try and keep your head directly over the ball as this will allow you to see the putt a lot better. Also you want to minimize or even eliminate wrist movement in the stroke, instead use the shoulders to bring the putter back and through. When you are about to hit the putt how you think is critical. You must avoid mechanical thoughts at this point and focus on a small target and simply look and react to that target for best results. You must trust your natural ability and the time you put in practicing your stroke to judge distance and direction accurately. Another important mental tip with regards to putting is to make sure that you learn to forget quickly and develop somewhat of a selective memory. Learn quickly from you bad putts and forget them, you must believe the next putt will go in the hole no matter how poorly you hit the previous one. Learning to think effectively around the greens is critical to curing the putting yips or avoiding it completely.

Reading the greens effectively is also important if you want to be the best possible putter. It is always a good idea to crouch and see the putt from a few different angles before you come up with a solid first impression. In most cases the first impression is usually right so learn to trust it. Keep in mind that even the best putters misread easy putts so learn to forgive yourself and move on. Do not rush when reading greens but at the same time you do not need too much time to come up with a good first impression, usually a couple of quick looks from a couple of different angles should give you an accurate read most of the time. Try the above tips to help you reduce your golf handicap rapidly.