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Howdy folks,

Glad to be here. I'm a 20 hcp in my mid 30s, playing in the Northeast. Been at this game for 8 years now. A willing student of the game. Have finally started filtering all of the golf tips that float around instead of lapping each one up like a puppy.

My strength is my long game. My short game is an utter liability (but improving). I knocked down my hcp by 6 slots last year. I hope I can come close to doing that this year as well.

I look forward to chatting with you.

- J

Welcome aboard to this friendly, helpful site.

I am similar to you in that I have a strong tee to green game, but my short game is responsible for my 10 handicap.

My putting has improved over the years and I no longer view that part as a liability.

For the sand game, I finally just decided to trust the club and position my weight more forward than I comfortably do, and then swing to hit the sand onto the green. The ball just follows.

As for the pitch shots around the green, this is my 'bad area'. I have worked on this by keeping my weight more on my forward leg and keeping my left hand facing the target and firm through impact. It's just a matter of confidence.

I think confidence and setup is 125% of the short game.

Welcome to GR!!!!!

Welcome to GR!!