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Dave Pelz's Damage Control Management & Golf

I just finished reading this book last "effort" by Dave Pelz, one of the guru of the golf course with regard to the short game.

My last article for "Green" involved the two previous books of the author, devoted to the short game and putting. Indeed, at the time with the late Pat Nesi had tried to obtain the rights to the Italian translation of those books that project did not materialize because the investment of course - alas - would hardly have been able to repay.

Pelz has now produced a book perhaps less comprehensive, but very practical and I believe could be of benefit to any golfer, just because it examines the details of the short game and teaches us (or try to teach) tricks to overcome the impasse that results from sending the ball into the bushes in the woods, in the sand as in a place out of the field where it becomes a complicated business.

In a word, Pelz's suggestion is not to be heroes, and instead consider the opportunities that you have to exit from the obstacle (broadly construed) than losing a shot.

Personally I found interesting especially the last chapter, Developing Skills Damage Control, because it is the most practical and lists a series of exercises you can do first in the garden and then in the field to simulate the problems we will certainly encounter in the race (or even a ride with friends).

This chapter in particular, but the book attracted me because in general have long been convinced that the short game is part of the game which, however, does not devote enough attention, and yet one where it is easier to take your shots handicap. And, among other things, taking a cue from the book I made for me a list (for 2010) of shots and situations to improve:
- kneeling;
- highest and lowest ball feet;
- ball uphill and down;
- backward stroke;
- swing left-handed,
or a series of normal situations during the game, but on the practice hardly comes to mind to try.

is a book to read and meditate, to read quietly and then - above all - to be applied. Pelz ensure that the principles contenutivi can take from 2 to 5 strokes handicap than anyone. For me personally I find it a goal a bit 'too ambitious, but realistic at the same time I believe that by applying these principles can take a shot within a year. Ah, if there was all this snow ...

Dave Pelz's Damage Control: How to Save Up to 5 Shots To Using Round All-New, Scientifically Proven Techniques for Playing Out of Trouble Lies , Gotham Books, 2009, 328 pp., EUR 29.18.