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Push the rules to the limit

Push the rules to the limit

Rating: 1

Chris Wood, 27 September 2010 19:29

In matchplay it’s important to gain a psychological edge early on by whatever means possible! I’ve had a lot of things done to me over the years during my amateur days that really got on my nerves, so I guess they were successful. For example, if your opponent hits a bad shot off the tee and you are standing next ...

 
Hole clutch putts

Hole clutch putts

Rating: 0

Chris Wood, 27 September 2010 19:25

Matchplay is all about keeping momentum going and grinding your opponent into the ground. So when you’ve got a putt for a half or for the win, you want to be hitting the ball a bit harder to make sure it gets to the hole. The worst thing you can do in that situation is leave a putt short. But ...

 
Master the flop shot

Master the flop shot

Rating: 0

Chris Wood, 27 September 2010 19:19

Playing the flop shot successfully is a great way to get under your opponent’s skin! They might think you’re out of the hole after short-siding yourself on the wrong side of the green, but then you surprise them by knocking it close to halve or even win the hole! It’s a very high-risk shot that takes a lot of practice. ...

 
Have a go-to shot

Have a go-to shot

Rating: 0

Chris Wood, 27 September 2010 19:14

In matchplay it’s vital to have a ‘go-to’ shot – one you can rely on and you know you can hit straight every time. For me it’s a low cut with the driver. The lower flight and shape is easier to control and gets the ball chasing down the fairway. A lot of tight driving holes still require a driver ...

 
Tee shot strategy

Tee shot strategy

Rating: 2

Chris Wood, 27 September 2010 19:05

The goal in matchplay is to be aggressive, but not overly so. The correct strategy can change from one hole to the next, depending on what your opponent has done. The key is to have an adaptable approach to every shot. Amateurs can sometimes get over-aggressive and think they’ve got to do something extra special to beat their opponent. Often, ...

 

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