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GolfingTips.net
 Shot Plan
A reminder list of some things to think about before going into the pre-shot
Routine. Do as much of this as possible while approaching your ball or
while others are hitting:
- Establish the yardage for the shot.
- Ascertain the point from which you want to play the following shot.
- Check out for traps, water, heavy rough, out of bounds in that area.
- Consider wind direction and velocity.
- Adjust for terrain slopes and elevations, particularly through the
green.
- Calculate where the ball will go after the first bounce, especially
around the green.
- Pick a target; allow a margin for your most likely deviation error.
- Select the club and decide on the clubhead speed. Take enough club.
- Visualize the planned trajectory of the shot, particularly the altitude.
If in trouble:
- Consider the alternate shots you could play.
- Calculate the percentages.
- Play conservatively to reach green or fairway without fail.
- Plan to make up the lost stroke on the next shot.
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