Tips for the short game - Part 2

Tip 2: Short game

A simple exercise can help you to improve your short game quickly: All you need is a putter, a wedge, a ball and a practice green. For this exercise, it is important to perform your full routine. It should be as realistic as possible to simulate a real game on the course. It's not just about practising your pitches, chips and putts, but also preparing yourself for different game situations as you will experience them on the course.

Here are some steps you should follow.

• Choose a landing point before each shot and visualise the behaviour of the ball in this situation.
• Perform your routine before each shot, including alignment and preparation
• Remove any pitch mark you leave during practice to keep the practice green in good condition.
• Mark your ball before putting and take time to read the putt and determine your line.
• Play the ball as if you were on the course to develop a feel for playing in real conditions.
• Every stroke counts, giving you an accurate assessment of your performance.