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Short Game Masterclass

1 Perfect your distance control

I tend to be more accurate when I’m hitting full shots. On tough courses, the pins can be tucked away, so it’s nice to take dead aim and know how far it’s going to go without having to try and take distance off the shot or hit it harder.

You should really try and develop a solid understanding of how far

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