Hit it straight
Nothing gets inside a long hitters head faster then a fairway hitting
opponent. Chances are the long hitter is not the most accurate driver
of the golf ball, keep the heat on by hitting the fairway as much as
possible. If you have to use a hybrid club or a iron off the tee to
keep the ball in the fairway, the mental edge of hitting the fairway
outweighs the loss of distance.
Have a good short game
The short game is the true equalizer on the golf course. If you have a
sharp short game you can compete against any golfer on the planet.
Ignore his distance
Accept the fact the he hits the ball 50 to 60 yards past you. If you
accept the fact that distance doesn't matter, you will have another
psychological advantage. What difference does it make if he is hitting
a pitching wedge and you are hitting a 7 iron for your second shot?
When you are playing a match against a long hitter, and lets face it,
with the technology in golf clubs, golf balls, strength training and
nutrition, guys are hitting the ball 300 plus yards on a regular
basis. Does it really matter what club it takes you to hit a golf ball
150 yards?
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