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Not only do you want to enjoy spending time at the most beautiful golf destinations in the world, you also want to play the game well.  There is nothing quite like being in a spot like Oahu, Hawaii and playing at the top of your game. So here are 7 ways to improve your game, and have the time of your life whether you’re playing at your local municipal course or at St. Andrews in Scotland.

1.    Golf Hypnosis - Before brushing this off as a load of new age hoopla, none other than Tiger Woods and many top pros use self-hypnosis or see a hypnotist.  It is simply about getting your conscious mind out of the way in order to let your subconscious play the game with ease.

2.   Warm Up - Stretch, hit a few balls, loosen up your joints and get the blood flowing.

3.   Lean forward - Your spine should be tilting forward all the way through impact.  Your arms and hands will have more lag space, increasing your power.

4.   Learn from waiters - For the back swing, picture yourself carrying a tray of dishes like a waiter, and make sure not to spill anything: right elbow should be relaxed and pointing down.  Now picture yourself carrying that tray - keep your elbow in at the top of the backswing, by keeping your right forearm in a more vertical position. This helps to eliminate slices.

5.   Putt within 8 seconds or less after your last practice swing - This keeps the flow going.  Waiting too long interferes with the desired feel.

6.    The sweet spot - On many of the new drivers, the sweet spot is a bit above the center of the face, so you should tee the ball fairly high, and contact the ball somewhat on the upswing

7.    Watch the head  - do not raise or tip your head when you swing, keep it level.

Remember to have fun out there and if you blow it, avoid cursing or getting mad, which will make your next shot even worse.

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