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Distance control

3 articles tagged “distance control”.

Short Game & Putting

Uphill and Downhill Putts: How to Judge Speed on Slopes

Few things in golf are as frustrating as a downhill putt that won't stop or an uphill putt that dies a foot short. Elevation changes speed more than almost anything else on the green, and judging it…

3 min read

Short Game & Putting

Lag Putting: How to Control Distance on Long Putts

Most three-putts don't start with a missed short putt. They start with a long first putt that finishes eight feet short or races six feet past. Lag putting, rolling long putts close enough to make…

4 min read

Short Game & Putting

Wedge Play: Pitching, Distance Control & How to Spin the Ball

Wedges are the scoring clubs. From around 30 to 120 yards, good wedge play turns approach shots into birdie chances and saves par after a wayward drive. Poor wedge play — balls flying over the green…

8 min read

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