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Anyone that has played the game of golf probably has developed a love hate type relationship with the sport. We love the sport because every now and then even for a small moment we catch a glimpse of our true potential. However frustration and anger can easily creep in when things just fall apart for no apparent reason whatsoever. If you are a newbie to the game then you are probably wondering how I can really learn this great game the fastest way so I can enjoy it the most. Well, many of the pros on tour will agree that learning the short game well first is a key step to improving at golf quickly.

Learn the game backwards:

You may not be aspiring to be a professional but someone once said that if you shoot for the stars then even if you miss you might still land on the moon. Golf is a lot more fun when you are playing from the short stuff more often and if you can at least practice a couple times a week then there is no reason why you cannot develop into a player that shoots in the low to mid 80's and occasionally in the 70's.

We all love hitting the driver and that is generally the first club we take out of our bags on the range. I challenge you to do the opposite and start with the shorter clubs first and slowly work your way up. One key element to great golf is confidence and being strong in the short game will give you greater confidence when you step up to the tee with the driver since you know that even if you mishit the shot a little you still have a pretty good short game to help you post a decent score.

How to putt:

Putting is like a game in and of itself. There are a few key aspects to putting including the mechanics, how to read greens well and how to think effectively to putt your best. Putting really is primarily a mental game so learning how to think and working on your attitude can really go a long way in helping you to become a better player and avoiding the dreaded yips. The mechanical approach you decide you use can actually vary, however the key is to stick with one approach and not constantly be shifting putting styles just because you had a few bad rounds.

If you are a beginner then simply sign up for a few putting lessons from a local pro to learn a particular fundamental style and then stick with it making minor changes along the way to improve but do not completely overhaul your main putting style. Notice how great players like Tiger Woods have essentially used the same putting technique their whole career, they understand that the key to great putting lies more in your mind than in your stroke. Master the short game first before you move onto the full swing and your scores should improve. Click here to learn more on putting.



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