Hi Bdbl,

I'd like to comment on your first two concerns.

Before I do I'd like to reinforce Ian's comments about committment.

If you are 100 percent committed to the shot, you stuff it up, well then you know it was the wrong shot.

If you are NOT 100 percent committed to the shot at hand, stuff it up, well you will never know if it was the right or wrong shot.

Your confidence will come from being 100 percent committed.

Putting, what helps me on long putts is thinking two putts. Rather than trying to sink the lil white pill, I aim for a spot a foot or two from it. If it goes in, it's a bonus. For a smooth stroke - think brush.

Chipping, subconscioulsy if one takes a too big of a backswing, they know they have to slow down when hitting it, to prevent the shot going too long.

Do what Slats said, decrease the length of the backswing, accellarate and trust it. Consider club selection too when chipping.

Sorry for the long winded response - but you know us gals.

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