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I am 15 years old i started playing before the summer started i shot 240 now i shoot in the mid 90's but i could shoot lower if i could play shots better from 100 yards and in so is there any one out there that can give me some tips

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Hybrids 18 and 22 degree torch
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Putter Nexxt pulse series
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Wow, that's a dramatic improvement in a very short amount of time. Most people spend a large portion of their time trying to break 100, let alone worrying about hitting in the 80's after a few months of picking up the game. Advice, practice with purpose, don't go to the range to just hit balls. Try to work on 50/70/100yrd. pitch shots one day, work on bump and runs another, bunker work another and so on.
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Study the pros' impact position because you need to have crisp ball contact and a square clubhead to be successful with wedges.

Just google 'golf impact position' there are a lot of good articles.
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Calibrate your wedges...

Here is a link at the titleist website, scroll to the bottom and watch the video "calibrate your wedges" Do this with all your wedges, it helps big time...

http://www.titleist.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1

Let me know how it goes!!!

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thanks for that video that really gave me some ideas to practice
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Driver 10.5 r7 460 ti Reax regular shaft
3 Wood 15.5 LD F Speed Aldila NV stiff shaft
Hybrids 19 Tour Burner Rescue Reax stiff shaft. 21 degree torch series saber shaftIrons Sliver Scot 4-pw Rifle 5.0 shaftsSand Wedge 56 Degree Cg10 Black pearl finish 2 dotLob Wedge 60...
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There are so many things to do but I'd like to point out something mentioned in another thread. Make sure you are not gripping too far at the end of the club. This does wonders for accuracy if it's been off.

The other thing I recommend is hitting some 5 irons at the 100 yard marker.

Equipment, Setup, Finish, Balance, and Relax. All equal in importance and all dependent on each other. They are the cornerstones of a good golf swing.

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There are so many things to do but I'd like to point out something mentioned in another thread. Make sure you are not gripping too far at the end of the club. This does wonders for accuracy if it's been off.

Ringer, I don't think this is such a good idea. Just yesterday I walked out to the 100 yard marker with my 5i and started to hit balls. It is really hard to do when all those golfers back at the teeing area hitting PW'es at you.

No this is a very bad idea Sorry - couldn't resist. dave

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Ringer, I don't think this is such a good idea. Just yesterday I walked out to the 100 yard marker with my 5i and started to hit balls. It is really hard to do when all those golfers back at the teeing area hitting PW'es at you.

I dont remember saying anything about hitting balls. I said HIT SOME 5 IRONS. I'm sure you can find a bunch of Demo's in the shop they'll let you use. Just make sure that when you start bleeding on your knuckles to put some disinfectant on it.

Equipment, Setup, Finish, Balance, and Relax. All equal in importance and all dependent on each other. They are the cornerstones of a good golf swing.

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I dont remember saying anything about hitting balls. I said HIT SOME 5 IRONS. I'm sure you can find a bunch of Demo's in the shop they'll let you use. Just make sure that when you start bleeding on your knuckles to put some disinfectant on it.

Now it is SO CLEAR. Thanks.

dave

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- Wishon 949MC 10.5* Driver
- Wishon 525 F/D 3W
- Wishon 515 949MC 5W
- Wishon 60* Cx Micro LW- Wishon 550M SW (55*)- Wishon 550M GW bent to 50* - Wishon 550C 6i - 9i (9i bent to 45*)- Wishon 321Li 3i/4i/5i hybrids- Odyssey Two Ball Putter

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