Tips from PGA pros
Bubba Watson on driving distance: "It’s not about swinging harder... It all comes down to timing, using a smoother swing, hitting it in the center of the clubface."
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Justin Rose on hitting greens in regulation: "If you can remain centered on the golf ball and make a solid turn, you’re going to hit a lot more good shots.”
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Luke Donald on hitting greens from fairway bunkers: "It’s all about catching the ball and the sand at the same time.”
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Steve Stricker on getting close to the hole: "You have to realize how far you hit your clubs. A lot of amateurs don’t know."
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Brandt Snedeker on minimizing the number of putts: "Spend time (practicing) inside 5 feet, and they’ll be surprised how many more 10-footers they make."
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Aaron Baddeley on gaining strokes on the green: "Practice putting one-handed... you’re taking away the strength, so your body has to balance out."
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