Photo (above): On Pebble Beach's famous par-3 17th hole, the left-front bunker catches a lot of shots. For longer sand shots like this, escape by exploding with a pitching wedge or 9-iron.
Plotting your way around a golf course -- whether it's Pebble Beach or the local muny -- is about a lot more than the state of your golf swing.
The truth is, golfers spend far too little time learning how to "play the game." By that I mean understanding your shot tendencies and what pressure does to your game -- and learning how to plan for both.
It's not about changing your swing mid-round or trying out the latest band-aid. It's about playing smart golf with the swing you already have.
The following pages feature tips I've been giving for years at Pebble Beach, where I'm the director of the Pebble Beach Golf Academy. They'll work on your course, too.
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