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" The biggest mistake is trying to pinch down on the ball and ripping out a big divot, often hitting the ground before the ball. You'll dig up some turf, but you won't create much backspin. "

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" I plot the par 5s back from the green and make my plan. If I can reach the green in two shots, I'm going to be aggressive off the tee. But if 's a three-shot hole, the goal changes. You want to put yourself in position to hit your favorite shot to the green. "

" Right before I start the putter back, I think about making solid contact. This brings your attention to the back of the ball and helps keep your head still at impact, which is a must. Many amateurs take a peek down the line too soon, and that can cause all sorts of mis-hits. "

" Make a conscious effort to loosen your hands and let your arms feel soft when you're at address. Take the club back a bit shorter, and feel as if you're cracking a whip on the way down - not tensing up to smash something hard. "

" Spin is a tricky thing. When you're trying to avoid it - say, on a tee shot, where sidespin puts you in the trees - it's easy to make it happen. "

" For all the fun, don't forget: I always knew when to put my golf balls down and practice. "

" I'm sure you have a hole at your course where you love to hit the tee shot. You can't wait to get up there and bomb away because the fairway is wide, or the hole always plays downwind. "

" Mondays are a good day to make statements, not Friday. "

" Something I've really enjoyed learning more about is course design. "

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" In 2002, the 2000 Engelbrecht Els wine was released in South Africa and received high ratings. "

" When I stay athletic with good posture and get the club away in a good position, I get through it better. "

" You don't have to be long off the tee, and we know the amazing effect an Open crowd can have if you're on your game and how they can lift you. "

" You should never get set over the ball and then aim your putter face. If you do it in that order, you can easily lose sight of your intended line. Instead, aim the face down your line first, then settle your body into position. "