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By: Justin Adler
Issue date: 12/17/01 Section: Online Magazine
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One of the best ways to begin learning golf is to start out with the small swing. The smallest swing in golf is the putting stroke. This stroke replicates the full swing in many fundamental ways, and learning to putt is easy and free of charge. Most golf courses have a putting green that is open to the public. All you need is a putter, some time and some education about the basics of putting.
The basic elements of golf are, "Having a good grip and moving the putter head with the shoulder and arms in a motion similar to a grandfather clock," said Matt Costa, assistant professional at Tuscan Ridge Golf Course, located on the Skyway between Chico and Paradise.
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