how can you lower your golf handicap. What tips can u give?
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You can do several things.  \nFirst - work on your short game.  Spend 20 minutes 3 times a week putting and the same for chipping.  You want your chips close enough to the hole you can one putt.  Putting no 3 putts.  \n \nSecond - Make notes on your score card - How many times did you lose one stroke because for your drive or 3 putt.  That will help you find out what areas to work on.\n\nthird - Mental game - Look at the hole and chose high percentage shots you can hit.  Let's say you want to shot 90.  Look at a par 4 and figure out what 3 shots you can hit to get on the green.  Don't waste shots with clubs you can't hit.  A lot of people hate 30 yard shots, don't put yourself in that position.  Hit a different club so you are 70 yards out.  \n\nLast - Next month is free lesson month go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up with one of your local pros and go to the improve your game section www.pga.com and look at all the tips \n\nHave fun
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Assuming you are a right handed golfer, stand with the ball slightly to left of midline so that it will be struck at the lowest pint of the swing arc. Keep left arm straight and slowly bring the club back and then follow thru. Keep your head down (this is the tough part) during the follow thru and rotate with your hips (it's actually a slide of the hips). This describes the "athletic" golf swing, conversely is the "reverse C" which can cause back problems. Watch Tiger, he's got it goin' on. Remember, don't try to kill it, let the club do the work.
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Lower score - Putting\nImprove hitting the ball - Preswing routine - get it down - make sure you can always set up correctly\nTips - free golf lesson from local PGA Pro www.playgolfamerica.com\nwww.pga.com Improve you game section \nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/setup/improve_hoecker061504.cfm\n\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/setup/index.cfm
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When it comes to putters if you like it and think you can make putts it's good.  Heavy putters for slow greens light for fast.  \n\nA couple things to remember \nDo not use your wrist \nShort back swing good follow through - make sure you accelerate the putter\n\nLength of putt\nLay a ruler on the ground.  Putt the ball 3 feet.  Make a note how far you take the putter back.  1.5 inches in most cases.  Do the same for a 5 foot, 8 foot and 15 foot putt.  Once you learn how far to take the club back for each distance your way ahead of the game.  \n\nHere is some more info \nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/shortgame/improve_nesbitt120505.cfm
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I'm also a 7 handicap and I would say that most players at this level play the following irons: Titleist, Cleveland, Taylor Made, Muzuno.  I would go with irons with some game improvement features, but that still allow you to work the ball. \n\nMy bag is almost exclusively Cleveland, but that is personal preference.  I'm looking for new irons and looking at the following clubs:\n\nCleveland CG4\nTitleist 804's\nTaylor Made rac OS\n\nBottom line, make sure you demo your clubs at an outdoor range.
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You play ten rounds, and take the best three rounds and average those.  To obtain a handicap you should play by the rules that RCGA, and USGA put out.  (no cheating - no muligans)\n\nMy husband is a golf pro and he said it was a quick way to explain it.
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See: www.usga.org/playing/handicaps/handicaps.html
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Without getting new equipment, try and widen your stance a couple of inches.  Or you can work on swing speed, a drill you can try would be to grip the golf club on the opposite end (near the head) and swing, but you want to hear the whoosh sound at the bottom portion of the swing (when the shaft is parallel to the ground before impact to the same same spot after impact).  You can also increase strength and flexibility in the muscle groups for the golf swing.
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The best thing to do is go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a program called Link Up 2 Golf.  You can also sign up for a free golf lesson.  There is a improve your game section on www.pga.com that can help.  I have a golf group with a lot of information in the files part that can help you.
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Since I can't see you swing, I can't do a lot. Check your grip and swing path. A good place to use as a reference is the improve your game section at www.pga.com. They drills, pictures, and clips to help. Next month is free golf lesson month at local golf course from the pro's. Go to www.playgolfamerica.com to sign up. Good Luck
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The best thing would be to see a professional golfer and he can advise you on how to improve your game. Yahoo's golf tips suggests selecting a target area and focussing on that. \n\n# Stand behind your ball on the tee and pick out a 10- to 15-yard landing area, then picture an imaginary line from that spot back to your ball.\n# As you address the ball, focus on an intermediate target a few feet in front of you. Align your ball square to that point, and don't worry about hazards, distant mountains or anything else.\n# Right before you pull the trigger, take one last look at your landing area. Take a cue from the Tour players, who by this point are only thinking about getting their ball to that spot.\n# Make a confident swing, knowing that you've done what it takes to line up the shot. Practice this on the range, and you'll be ready to conquer any intimidating visual tricks.\n\nThere are also plenty of training aids available see Yahoo directory.
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Practice putting like a mad man... I'm talking several times a week for a couple of hours at a time.  If you can one put or two put everything then becoming a single golfer should be easy.\n\nShort game is important too, but that takes more practice time.  I think you'll see fastest results from developing solid putting skills.
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To fix shots that are fat, try taking your stance with the grip of a wedge resting on your inside knee, (left knee if right handed, right knee if left handed), with the club head on the ground in front of you.  (A triangle is made from your lower leg, the club shaft, and the ground).  With the club resting in that position, practice swinging another club-the wedge should not fall from resting on your knee.  This is also a good remedy for people that tend to slice.  If that does not cure your problem, try moving the ball a bit forward in your stance and close your club face.  \n\nMany times when a person hits the ball fat it is because of one of three reasons:\n\na-they are trying to hit the ball very hard, causing their left heel to raise during the back swing, and lower during the the forward swing, (right heel if left handed), creating a digging motion with the inside shoulder.\n\nb-they have the club face too far open\n\nc-the ball is too far back in their stance
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focus on the toss. keep it as low as possible to leave you little room for error. don't pull your swinging arm back too far also... again, leaves less room for error. hit the ball with the heel of your hand. think 'quick and accurate' while your serving. it'll help.
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Every ones a little different, you may want to try this. The first move should be to start the downswing by replanting your left heel-(Ben Hogan's-5 easy lessons). This will solidify your left side. The downswing 'motion starts with a slow and deliberate pull of the LEFT ARM...On an 'inside path' while simultaneously clearing the left side or rotation to the left (Assuming you are a right handed player) in a smooth fluid motion...accelerating in an increasingly moderated amount. By letting the left hand guide the swing you will automatically find you will clear the left side and hit a more powerful shot...make sure not to sway left...it will lead to an open club face and a fade or slice. May I recommend Ben Hogans 5 easy lessons as a fundamental base for your swing...A fabulous and very helpful guide! Best of luck!! J
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You can join a handicap system without being a member of the golf course.  Just go to a simi private or public course and sign up.
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You may want to go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a free golf lesson from a local PGA pro \n\n\nhitting down on the ball is good with all clubs in your bag except your driver.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_rihm040704.cfm