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6/3 Getting high
The key to hitting the ball high is to not try and help your shot by lifting it. Swinging hard will add more height and spin to your shots, says ESPN's Andy North.
5/26 Understand when to go for the pin
Where to hit your approach has to do as much with the pin placement as the type of shot you are comfortable hitting. ESPN's Andy North says the difference between good players and great players is knowing when to be aggressive and attack the pin.
5/19 Working the ball is a simple task
Hitting a hook or a fade shouldn't be difficult, says ESPN's Andy North. The key to either shot is to keep it simple without changing the grip or your swing. The change comes in the path of the club through the hitting area.
5/13 Dealing with hot, humid weather
As the temperture rises, keeping your grips dry and drinking plenty of water -- not beer -- are the keys to successful golf, says ESPN's Andy North.
5/6 Speed is key to lag putting
Players faced with lengthy putts often worry more about the line than the speed. But as ESPN golf analyst Andy North points out, getting the ball close to the hole is the primary goal, making speed the most important factor.
4/29 Risk vs. reward
Most players need a better understanding of when to take a chance and when to play it safe. Going for the miracle shot usually causes more trouble than it's worth, says ESPN golf analyst Andy North.
4/15 A grainy proposition
Bermuda greens can be tricky, but ESPN's Andy North offers some tips to make putting a little easier.
4/1 It's all about the finish
Historically, The Players Championship has been the first significantly different event of the year. But with the Andersen Consulting Match Play Championship already having been played, that's not really the case.
3/28 It's all about the finish
Historically, The Players Championship has been the first significantly different event of the year. But with the Andersen Consulting Match Play Championship already having been played, that's not really the case.


 

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