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How many times have you played a great round of golf where all the golf shots seemed easy and you did not encounter a golf shot you could not master? For many golfers, the answer is few and far between unless they are playing a wide-open course where even the worst slice still provides a playable lie.

However, even fairly "easy" golf courses can be troublesome if wind and bunkers are part of the mix. This is where many golfers struggle. They spend hours upon hours on the range to master their swing and then get frustrated when they can not take their range game to the course. But the issue is not so much mastery of the basic swing, but how to handle the more difficult golf shots you do not get a chance to practice, like playing in wind or difficult bunker shots. So, how does a golfer handle difficult golf shots or difficult golf conditions when he or she does not get to practice their game in such situations?

The secret is in the setup. Even if you do not get a chance to practice more difficult golf shots and conditions, follow some of the quick golf tips below for wind and bunkers which can be some of the most difficult golf shots you can face. Keep these tips handy whenever you play.

Wind Facing or Behind Golfer

Why are these difficult golf shots? Windy conditions can have dramatic effect on ball flights and distance.

The Setup

Depending on wind speed, if wind is facing you (blowing toward you), select 1 to 3 clubs longer than normal (ie, if you would normally hit an 8-iron a certain distance and wind is blowing toward you, use a 5, 6 or 7 iron. Widen your stance for stabilization, position your body so ball is back in your place, place more weight on the front foot and limit your weight shift through the swing.

If wind is blowing behind you, the ball will carry further. Setup the same as above but select 1 to 3 clubs shorter than normal depending on wind speed.

Long Pitch from Bunker

Why are these difficult golf shots? If you play the ball like a normal pitch shot, you will hit it short of the green. If you play the shot like a fairway bunker shot, you may hit the ball over the green.

The Setup

If you are 40 yards or so from the green, play this shot similar to a pitch shot with a slightly open stance and weight placed on the front foot (60/40 distribution). Play the ball so it is positioned back of center (toward rear foot) to allow for fairly steep and descending downswing. Follow through your shot as if it is a normal pitch shot.

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If you’re looking for all-star golf courses in a completely new and exciting environment, South Africa is a wonderful destination. A good number of the game’s top players now hail from Africa, including multiple major winners like Bobby Locke, Gary Player, and Ernie Els. Many South African children take up the game and are just as enthusiastic about it as the British; you’ll find yourself in good company out there on the course. If you’re just a casual player, there are still draws for you. If you’re heading out on your honeymoon, these courses will give you the perfect opportunity to head off for some masculine time while your new bride can visit a spa or have a relaxing day on her own. Here are four reasons you might enjoy a golfing holiday in South Africa.

1. The exotic environment. These courses are not your standard groomed English golf courses; they instead use the beauty of the South African countryside to embellish and add beauty and variety to each course. The courses are all distinct in their own ways, with different layouts and amazing vistas over the countryside. Many of them have been designed purely to take advantage of their natural environment and you will truly feel that you’re in Africa, not just on a transplanted course from Scotland or England.

2. The challenges. These courses aren’t easy and are a true test of players’ skills. You’ll find crocodiles in some of the lakes and large African trees getting in your way. Each course is distinct and challenging. The Leopard Creek Country Club is widely regarded as the most challenging of the courses; it’s been specifically designed to encourage different strategies and provide thrilling views of the incredibly scenic and beautiful landscape.

3. The variety of your potential holiday. You needn’t spend the whole time playing golf, although you certainly can do so if that’s your idea of a perfect holiday. You can combine your golfing holiday with an amazing safari. If you spend a few days travelling on a safari, then stop for a couple of days for a golf break for the men and spa days for the ladies, and end up on Mauritius with a beach holiday. There are a vast number of options for a holiday in Africa and golf can help to make your complete holiday a wonder.

4. Amazing golf journeys. You can go up and down the coast enjoying different courses as the holiday progresses. The Garden Route is one of the most popular stretches of golf and is simultaneously just an amazing beautiful journey. The route heads from Hermanus, which is slightly to the east of Cape Town, over to East London. The journey is dotted with mountains and lined with beaches and bays to the ocean side and beautiful forests and rivers inland. Many of the Garden Route’s golf courses are world class; seven of the Garden Route courses were ranked in the top 20 of all South African courses in 2005. These wonderful links will challenge you while they amaze you with their beauty.

Golfing in South Africa can be an amazing experience. If you love to golf, consider choosing this beautiful country for your next golfing holiday.

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The subject of "how to play golf" is such a multi faceted one that an entire library of books can, and has been, written on the subject. There are so many ways to approach the game, but I think the main focus for a player should be "how can I best play the game of golf bearing in mind my unique strengths?" This is the point at which you realize your mindset is one of the most important aspects in helping you achieve your goal of becoming the best you can be at golf.

All of us aspire to hit the ball further, and get the ball into the hole in the few strokes. The majority of golfers also play because we realize how much fun it is and how fit and healthy it makes us feel, and we become addicted to the feeling that brings. Once you have mastered the basics of golf, for example, by learning the proper grip, stance, take away, and the transition into the golf ball, your results will mostly be based upon how well you manage your state of mind – ie the psychological aspect of golf.

If you are a complete novice, where should you start? My advice is that your first priority should be to take lessons from a pro where main focus is on ensuring you get the fundamentals in place. Your next priority should be about putting in the hours of practice necessary to improve. Learn how to hit half shots, so you learn the timing of the golf swing, and learn how to hit pitch shots, chip shots, bunker play, and putting. Be prepared to make slow but steady progress – golf takes time to learn. It is also essential to realize that your progress will very much be affected by how healthy your overall lifestyle is, so focusing on your eating habits, and your general health and fitness should play a key role in your strategy of how to play golf well.

If, on the other hand, you have learned all of the fundamentals of golf, but you remain an average golfer, then it is safe to assume that you have probably never fully put the effort in to take your golf game to the next level. In order for you to improve, you will need to reassess your attitude towards the game. If a shortage of time is one of the reasons you have retained an average golfer, then you need to get creative – set something up in your house or backyard and work on it there for 20 to 30 minutes a day, consistently. Just like the beginner, you need to keep an eye on your general health and fitness, and identify any improvements that need to be made in those areas that could improve your golf game.

If you are a low handicap golfer, and your fundamentals are strong already, then your key focus should be on maintaining consistency, both in terms of your physical performance, and your mental attitude. Do not get so focused on shooting a low number that you forget the main point – to enjoy the game.

If you find yourself putting in a lot of practice time, but not showing a lot of improvement, then sometimes you simply need to step away and take some time off, and then come back with your body and mind rejuvenated.

Most low handicap golfers fall into one of two categories – those that simply love to play, and those who just love to practice. Too much of either can be a bad thing, and balance is key to ensuring you get the most out of your game.

Those who play golf at the highest level – professional golfers and great amateur players – understand themselves and play to their strengths. They do not try to hit shots in competition that they know are beyond their ability. They always maintain a positive mindset. Even these players have occasions where they do not play well. However, these players do not allow the bad weeks to get them down. They pick themselves back up, and are not afraid to ask for help in order to improve. If you are one of these players, then your main focus should be maintaining confidence and a positive attitude, as both of these can take a hit when you go through a spell of not playing well for many weeks. Great golfers, however, quickly regain control of their mindset and confidence, meaning their golf game also gets back on track.

Golf can become more challenging when a player steps up a level, and then demands more from their own performance. This is why it is equally important to prepare yourself by working on your mental game of golf along the physical practice. A player who is prepared both physically and mentally for the new challenges that golf brings is someone who chooses to see their golfing journey as a fun and exciting one. They know that not every day will be good, but they let go of the bad ones. They are 100% focused during practice. They know that constantly chasing to improve themselves both mentally and physically is the key to both a better golf game and a better life.

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