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Lining up your shot is critical for your success in golf. Unfortunately, too many golfers are too casual about their approach in getting the best line up for the shot and the swing that they should be taking. Deciding on the right swing for draw or fade and then setting up your line-up both contribute to your success.

Success in golf depends on hitting more fairways and greens in regulation. If it was easy to hit every shot straight with every club, then this game would be much easier. If you played golf with a pool cue instead of clubs which swing around your body, then straight shots would be easy. In golf you have no choice but to plan for the draw or fade before you line up every shot. Controlling the direction of the face of your club at impact and the direction of your swing will both determine the direction of your ball.

You will never be a great golfer until you control your draw or fade as well as choosing the right direction in order to choose the point where you want your ball to land.
1/ It’s up to you to practice creating a draw or fade for the shot that you want. Because your club is swinging around your body, your best opportunity to add distance, is to aim to the right side of your target (for right-handed golfers) and slightly close the face of your club to add draw to your ball flight.

2/ I like Jack Nicklaus’ approach to line up shots. Stand behind the ball, choose your target line and then pick a point in the grass about 2 or 3 feet in front of your ball along your target line. [In the photo above he also used his club to line up his shoulders square to his target line.]
3/ Move forward to line up your feet parallel to your target line and then take a practice swing with your chosen club for the shot that you want to make. [Some recommend taking your practice swing before you move forward to your ball but this spoils your chance to line up and feel the swing for the shot on the line that you want to take.]
4/ Move forward to you ball and take a final look up along your target line to the point where you want your ball to land. Visualize your shot and then trace back to your ball to execute your perfect swing to a balanced finish.

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Luke Donald is staying on as Europe's Ryder Cup captain for its title defense in 2025 at Bethpage Black.

Seven-time Olympic champion sprinter Allyson Felix and seven-time golf major winner Inbee Park are among the 32 candidates for the IOC Athletes' Commission.

Tiger is front and center in the Bahamas, but Will Zalatoris is also making his return to competitive golf, and other players are getting back to full health.

Tiger Woods played 9 holes Wednesday in the pro-am at the Hero World Challenge.

PGA Tour policy board member Jordan Spieth believes the Player Impact Program bonus pool will be eliminated sometime in the future.

Tiger Woods is back! As Woods makes his first start since April, follow all our Tiger-centric Hero World Challenge coverage here.

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Tiger Woods revealed his perspective on the Rory McIlroy-Joe LaCava Ryder Cup controversy during his Hero World Challenge press conference.

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Phil Mickelson took PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan to task on Tuesday as more questions about pro golf's future came to the fore.

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Struggling with a slice? You're not alone. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg offers 3 steps to correct the common problem.

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Introduction

Golf putting mats are essential for golfers looking to improve. MyGolfSpy’s comprehensive article on the best putting mats of 2023 covers high-quality options but the vast selection on Amazon can make choosing the right one challenging. In this review, we delve into the Golf Putting Mat, a versatile solution for golfers seeking value and performance.

The Problem

When looking for a putting mat on Amazon, you’re faced with numerous choices, which can be confusing. Many reviewed mats tend to be pricier, leaving budget-conscious buyers with many options but not a lot of reliable information on more affordable golf putting mats.

The Solution

Could the Golf Putting Mat be a simple and effective solution for budget-conscious golfers who want an indoor golf putting mat? It features clear markings for distances, target, swing path and stroke length, potentially making it a viable putting mat option for any golfer.

How I Found It

During my search for the Saplize Putting Mat, the Golf Putting Mat stood out to me due to its appearance, price and simplicity. Despite having only three reviews on Amazon, all were five stars. With its low price and suitable size for indoor putting practice it seemed ideal. I thought it would complement my Saplize mat for use in my office or at home. 

How It Worked (or Didn’t)

My expectations were high when I received the Golf Putting Mat. As I unboxed it, I noticed that the bottom material, weight, size and feel were nearly identical to the Saplize Two-Speed Putting green. I have previously reviewed the Saplize Putting Mat and enjoy using it as my main practice putting mat. It rolled out smoothly with the rubber backing providing good grip, preventing slipping or shifting.

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On a slow day at the golf course, can you try to negotiate a lower green fee for your round? Our expert has the answer.

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In today's edition of Play Smart, we hear from PGA Tour pro Tommy Fleetwood about the move that starts his downswing.

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Tiger Woods talked about his decision to return to golf, his thoughts about the game's future and more in his most recent Q&A at the Hero World Challenge.

Tiger Woods has some new equipment in the golf bag this week at the Hero World Challenge — but one of them is tough to spot.

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Topping the golf ball is both frustrating and damaging to a scorecard. GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trillium Rose shares one thing to fix the issue.

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Will Zalatoris was about to tee off at the Masters when he went down with a back injury. His next seven months presented a new challenge.

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