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LeeHarringtonThe amazing thing about golf is no matter who I teach – Juniors, Ladies or even more advanced players — the fundamentals never change. everyone can learn something – even if it is small —from all golf advice.

From a young age all juniors can grab a putter and start putting. It is simple and it also can be a lot of fun.

MyGolf starts the skills for ROLL IT with the following challenge for the junior at the bronze level. Instead of just putting away with no goals, give them the following challenge and see how they go.

One metre flat putt

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2 putts from 4 metres

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Keys to successful putting1. Always fit the putter to the player –

everyone gets so caught up in fitting their driver they forget about the flat stick. As shown, too long a putter puts your shoulders and head too far away from the ball and you cannot get in a position with your eyes over the ball. Juniors are often given too long a putter.

See your local PGA professional to get the putter cut to the correct size from the beginning to promote correct set-up.2. The triangle formed with your arms and

shoulders needs to be maintained in the backswing and forward swing so the shoulders rock back and forth. head and hips stay centered throughout this tick- tock motion from the shoulders. This can take a bit of practice from juniors and beginners.

The MyGolf skills program is being introduced at a local golf club near you. Check out www.golfaustralia.org.au/mygolf, and put in your postcode to find your nearest centre and give you junior the best start in golf from qualified PGA professionals.

Lee harrington is a PGA Member and is also the Development Officer at Golf Queensland. her passion for teaching and an eye for detail is recognised in her reputation as a leading female teacher in Australia. Lee’s experience in teaching provide a basis for programs delivered The Golf School, a Queensland-based teaching facility. Lee teaches at the Gold Coast Carrara weekly. www.thegolfschool.com.au. email: admin@thegolfschool.com.au, or phone (07) 5596 3373.

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