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How To Use Course Management For A Better Round

by: June-AnnJones
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Course management is a skill which you can only develop by getting on the golf course and gaining experience. Inevitably you will make mistakes, but by learning from these and trying to avoid them in the future, you will maximize your chances of scoring well.

You should always play to your strengths.

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.

Before you start to play a hole, imagine where you would like to position your shots to have the easiest journey to the flag. Hitting from the fairway is much easier than hitting from the rough or a bunker.

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

When playing dog legs it it always tempting to cut off too much. Is is usually a better plan to be too wide off the tee than too narrow as this will ensure that you have a good view of the next shot without obstacles in your path.

Recovery Shots

No matter how carefully you play you will often find yourself in positions which require an 'escape' shot of some sort. Always take the safe option - it may be the chip out sideways - but it wont land you in more trouble, and if you play the shot correctly it will get you out of trouble. Don't be tempted to 'have a go' unless you are feeling very confident or it doesn't matter!

When you are in a bunker, your primary aim should be to get out - in one shot. If you do not use the correct club and end up back in the bunker, then you have made a silly mistake and incurred an extra shot or two!

Course management is the skill of assessing your ability and relating that to the demands of the course correctly. Achieving this to obtain the lowest possible score is what keeps us coming back each week.......................

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About the Author

Is there a secret way to reduce your handicap? Read more great articles by June-Anne Jones about tips and techniques to help improve your golf. More articles on ladies golf sets and information on ladies golf clothes  

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