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  Steady play, luck make
for match-play success

  Jeff Maggert
Jeff Maggert earned $1 million for his win last year.
Confidence, steady play and a big dose of luck are the keys to winning the World Match Play Championship. As the defending champion, Jeff Maggert should know what it takes better than anyone. He says players must approach each day as a new tournament if they hope to make it through five grueling days at La Costa. FULL STORY...
 
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Match play gives golf fans a treat
This week's World Match Play Championship gives golf fans a break from the ordinary on the PGA Tour, says ESPN's Jimmy Roberts. In an era filled with too many events that feel the same, match play offers intrigue and fun. The only problem with the event is the use of World Rankings to determine the field, a method filled with flaws.FULL STORY...

I N S T R U C T I O N
Exit the sand
Most golfers fail to make the necessary full swing on a short greenside bunker shot because they're afraid the ball will rocket over the green. Instead, they either dig into the sand well behind the ball or skim the clubhead across the surface which leads to thin contact. Jeff Warne provides a drill to encourage a full finish. FULL STORY...
 
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