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Making a solid golf swing can feel like an impossible task, but you can make it a little easier by following Gary Player's advice.

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2024 Zozo Championship tee times for Wednesday's first round in Japan, featuring Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa and more.

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Former LPGA pro Veronica Felibert shares her go-to golf stretches that can loosen you up and prime your body for a solid round.

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Improving your putting fundamentals is essential for lowering your scores and becoming a more consistent golfer. Here are key tips to help you work on your putting technique:

1. Grip

• Why It Matters: A proper grip allows for better control and feel of the putter.
• Tip: Hold the putter with a light grip pressure. Experiment with different grips, such as the conventional grip, cross-handed grip, or claw grip, to find what feels most comfortable.

2. Stance and Alignment

• Why It Matters: Proper stance and alignment ensure you are aimed at your target and balanced for a consistent stroke.
• Tip: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly flexed. Your eyes should be directly over the ball. Align your body parallel to the target line, with your shoulders, hips, and feet in line.

3. Ball Position

• Why It Matters: The position of the ball in your stance affects your stroke and the angle of the putter face at impact.
• Tip: Place the ball slightly forward of center in your stance (about 1-2 inches) for a standard putting stroke. Adjust the position based on the length of the putt and the stroke type.

4. Stroke Mechanics

• Why It Matters: A smooth and consistent stroke is crucial for accurate putting.
• Tip: Use a pendulum motion to swing the putter back and through. Keep your lower body stable and use your shoulders and arms to control the stroke. Practice making short, controlled strokes to develop rhythm and timing.

5. Follow-Through

• Why It Matters: A proper follow-through helps maintain the putter’s direction and speed.
• Tip: Aim for a follow-through that matches the length of your backswing. A consistent follow-through promotes a smooth stroke and helps with distance control.

6. Distance Control

• Why It Matters: Being able to judge the distance of your putts can lead to fewer three-putts.
• Tip: Practice putting from various distances and focus on controlling the speed of your putts. Use drills that emphasize distance, such as putting to a specific target or using markers to gauge your distance control.

7. Green Reading

• Why It Matters: Understanding the slopes and breaks of the green is key to successful putting.
• Tip: Take time to study the green before putting. Look at the overall slope, grain direction, and any imperfections that might affect the ball's path. Use your feet to sense the slope and visualize the break.

8. Practice Drills

• Why It Matters: Consistent practice with targeted drills helps reinforce proper fundamentals.
• Tip:
  • Gate Drill: Set up two tees slightly wider than the putter head to practice your stroke without hitting them. Focus on a straight path.
  • Distance Control Drill: Place balls at various distances (3, 6, 9 feet) from the hole and practice making them to improve your feel for distance.
  • Clock Drill: Set up balls around the hole at different angles and distances. Aim to make all the putts in succession, focusing on different aspects of your stroke.

9. Mental Game

• Why It Matters: A strong mental approach can help you stay calm and focused on the greens.
• Tip: Develop a pre-putt routine to help you concentrate and get into the right mindset. Visualize the ball going into the hole before you putt.

10. Stay Patient and Positive

• Why It Matters: Putting can be frustrating, but maintaining a positive attitude can improve your performance.
• Tip: Keep a positive mindset, especially after missed putts. Focus on the process rather than the outcome, and remind yourself that improvement takes time.

By focusing on these putting fundamentals and incorporating them into your practice routine, you’ll become a more confident and effective putter, ultimately lowering your scores on the course!

With courses beneath snow-capped mountains and hot springs for days, Hokkaido is the golf buddies' trip you didn't know you needed.

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Druids produces high-quality golf apparel at an affordable price, including a six-piece collection for $175. 

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The WM Phoenix Open announced changes to its tournament infrastructure after the 2024 edition devolved into chaos.

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After picking up your ball mark on the green, is it permissible to touch your ball without re-marking? Rules Guy has the answer.

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One golfer's inspiring win. New hints on LIV players. And forget $750 tickets; could the Ryder Cup itself get sold? More in the Monday Finish.

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Tiger Woods' first TGL appearance won't come until the league's second week. Why? There's a thoughtful reason.

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TGL presented by SoFi, the tech-infused golf league fronted by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, will kick off its inaugural season on Jan. 7, 2025, on ESPN culminating with a best-of-three finals on March 24-25.

Rounding up the latest winners. Plus, more Augusta National images surface and Scheffler brings the Green Jacket out for Gameday.

J.T. Poston used a burst of birdies to build a comfortable lead in the morning and afternoon, giving himself a big enough cushion to hold on for a 4-under 67 and a one-shot victory Sunday in the Shriners Children's Open.

Tim O'Neal, 52, made two birdies on the last three holes Sunday and closed with a 7-under 65 to win for the first time on the PGA Tour Champions, a two-shot victory over Ricardo Gonzalez in the Dominion Energy Charity Classic in Richmond, Virginia.

Julien Guerrier beat Jorge Campillo on the record-tying ninth playoff hole.

When English pro Daniel Brown hit an errant shot on Sunday at the Andalucia Masters, the ball settled in quite an improbable place.

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2024 Shriners Children's Open tee times for Sunday's final round, featuring Rickie Fowler, Gary Woodland and more.

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Hannah Green notched her sixth career LPGA win — and third title of the year — at the BMW Ladies Championship in Korea.

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Hannah Green of Australia shot a 1-under 71 to win the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea.