Golf tips:Sharpen your short game on a par-3 golf course

Golf tips:Sharpen your short game on a par-3 golf course

Some high-handicap golfers don't break 100 because they are weak on their short game. A good place to practice is a testy par-3 golf course.Here, you  Lee Westwood Dropped to No. 2 from No. 1 will use mostly your seven-, eight- and nine-irons and your wedges. A round or two a week on this format will surely sharpen your skill with short irons.Concentrate on the club selection and learn when to pitch and when to chip. Good shots make for easier putts and better scores.Set up properly in comfort. See the ball come off the clubface, down the line to the pin. Think pin. It works better than thinking water or bush.A little quick hint: Always tee up on a par 3. This allows you to strike the ball safely avoiding all-too-common thin hits.Think positive. If you think you can, you will.