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SHARPEN YOUR SHORT GAME

After a stellar amateur career, Englishman Sam Hutsby turned pro in 2009. While the pro ranks initially proved harder than his amateur achievements suggested they might, Hutsby is back out on tour this year after making it through Q-School. In June, he claimed his second Challenge Tour title in an epic six-man play-off for the Andalucia Challenge de Cadiz. Here, Hutsby, who regards the short game as a strength, offers his tips for how to turn three shots into two more often around the greens and from the sand.

Simple chip and run

By Sam Hutsby

1Keep it simple is my best

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