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 Swinging too quickly is a common mistake.
I'm not saying you shouldn't
swing with power and acceleration
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Eye on a Dime

 Feeling depressed over your putting?
Here's a simple drill that will put discipline
back in your stroke.
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See Clubface

 One of the keys to
getting out of greenside
bunkers is to keep the clubface "open."
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Tip 41: Learn to Stay Flexible Print E-mail

One of the most common complaints I hear about is a loss of flexibility and a resulting poor turn (photo). My favorite drill for this is what I call the hip blocker. When you fix the knees, it forces the upper body to turn much more correctly and slowly increases flexibility. As you swing, remember to turn the shoulders as far back as you can until the left shoulder is under your chin. In doing this, you'll feel a greater stretch along your left side. Finish by doing the same thing on the follow-through, but with the right shoulder under the chin. In time, you'll increase your ability to coil fully without using the hips. Remember, power is stored in the swing as a result of a big shoulder turn combined with a minimal hip turn.

 
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Tip 1: Putting Games

 Need work on your short putts? One of my favorite drills is to putt to a dime—it's great for improving focus and concentration!
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Tip 2: Pull the Rope!

 've found that most people with a slice problem cut across the ball on the downswing. To learn the correct path for the club head to follow, think of a rope attached to a tree above you
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Tip 3: Hold Up the Ball

 Many golfers let the left knee collapse toward the right on the backswing. This causes your shoulder to drop, and makes your hips sway and overturn
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Tip 4: Be a Hitchhiker

 Here's a good image to keep in mind during your backswing: Think of placing your right hand in a "hitchhiker" position
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