How to Use Course Management

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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.

If the hole is cut near a bunker or hazard, a shot to the middle of the green is often the best play. Is the flag at the top of a slope, in which case you will want to be hitting your putt up the slope if at all possible.

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

On some holes you may find hazards that you can't get over. It's sensible to lay up short in this case. A common error in 'laying up' is to use too much club so ending up in the hazard! If you're going to lay up, then don't mess with with hazard, choose a club which will allow your ball to finish short of the hazard.

Dog Legs

With the dog leg there is always the temptation to cut off 'as much as possible'. It is nearly always better to be too wide off the tee than too narrow, as this keeps you out of trouble and gives a better view, without obstacles, around the corner.

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.......................

About the Author

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

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<h1>How to Use Course Management</h1> <p> 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.<br /><br />You should always play to your strengths.<br /><br />Positional Play<br /><br />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.<br /><br />If the hole is cut near a bunker or hazard, a shot to the middle of the green is often the best play. Is the flag at the top of a slope, in which case you will want to be hitting your putt up the slope if at all possible.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Hazards<br /><br />On some holes you may find hazards that you can't get over. It's sensible to lay up short in this case. A common error in 'laying up' is to use too much club so ending up in the hazard! If you're going to lay up, then don't mess with with hazard, choose a club which will allow your ball to finish short of the hazard.<br /><br />Dog Legs<br /><br />With the dog leg there is always the temptation to cut off 'as much as possible'. It is nearly always better to be too wide off the tee than too narrow, as this keeps you out of trouble and gives a better view, without obstacles, around the corner.<br /><br />Recovery Shots<br /><br />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!<br /><br />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!<br /><br />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....................... <h2>About the Author</h2> Is there a secret way to drop your handicap? Read more great articles by June-Anne Jones about skills and techniques to help improve your golf. More articles on <a href="http://www.ladiesplaygolf.com">ladies golf sets</a> and information on <a href="http://www.ladiespalygolf.com">ladies golf clothes</a> </p>

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