photo credit: OCVA There is nothing more embarrassing than to miss a 3 foot putt after hitting a 285 yard drive and sticking your approach shot to within 3 feet of the cup for a birdie try. On top of all that, your opponents are there watching intently. A missed 3 footer can sometimes demoralize a golfer and literally wreck their round if they allow it to.

There are several reasons for missing short putts: stress, trying to steer the ball, the jitters (yips), hitting the ball off of the toe or heel of the putter and many others. Try the following: (1) Take time to study the putt. (2) Make a very smooth stroke. (3) Make a shorter backstoke. (4) Hit the putt squarely on the sweet spot of the putter.

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photo credit: OCVA Competition is what the game of golf is really all about. It unleashes the competitive spirit, if not against the opponent, against the golf course. Playing against the course is the first goal but when a wager is added in the mix, it then becomes you against your opponent.

Many golfers get so caught up in the match against the opponent that they forget their main job which is to score against the golf course. The winners on the PGA Tour are focused on playing well against the course. The winner of any tournament is always the player who played the course for 72 holes better than anyone else played it.

Next time you make a wager, play the course and not your opponent.

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