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W e all have our favorite play- ing partners, but when it comes teaming up for com- petition, the big question is: who brings out the best in your game? "We all know that golf can make you look incredible – or incredibly foolish," said PGA Head Golf Profes- sional Tom Burley. "The fact that there is usually not a teammate to rely on puts you in the spotlight for the entire round. But on the rare occasion when you get to compete with a teammate, there are some things to keep in mind that will help you choose a great part- ner." Here are some helpful tips… 1) Know their game. Pick a partner that you have played golf with in the recent past. You want to know the state of your partner's game prior to playing in the tournament. 2) Find someone you enjoy. You want to make sure you are playing with someone you like spending time with, because having a positive out- look on your partner for the day is going to help your mental state. 3) Make sure your on-course mannerisms mesh. If you are an ex- tremely fast and talkative player, you won't want to partner with someone who plays slow and silently. 4) Be strategic. Strategize around each player's strengths. For instance, the better putter should probably putt last and allow the less experienced putter to go first in order to provide an indication of the speed and line. This will allow the more-skilled putter to be aggressive. 5) Be supportive. Make sure you and your partner are supportive of each other. Golf is a mental game. There will be some bad shots among you both, but always remember to pick up your partner if they hit a bad one. Likewise, you will appreciate the support should you hit a bad one. Tom Burley is the Head PGA Professional at Indian Wells Golf Resort. CLICK HERE for infor- mation on lessons, clinics, and more. INSTRUCTION SoCal GOLF INSIDER STAND UNITED Five tips to pick the perfect playing partner BY TOM BURLEY, PGA SWING FORE HEALTH GOLF INVITATIONAL Bryce Point Insurance Presents Monday, May 15, 2017 Pauma Valley Country Club 11 am Check-In | Golf | Dinner Bryce Point Insurance presents the Swing Fore Health Golf Invitational at the prestigious Pauma Valley Country Club. Proceeds will benefit Palomar Health's Trauma and Emergency Services. This is your invitation to play on a course that is in a class of its own. Register at PalomarHealthFoundation.org or call 760.739.2778 Bryce Point Insurance Presents Bryce Point Insurance Presents SWING FORE HEALTH SWING FORE HEAL SWING FORE HEALTH TH GOLF INVIT Golf Invitational at the pr h t e Heal Swing For Bryce Point Insurance pr am Check-In | Gol 1 1 Pauma V Monday TIONAL ATIONAL GOLF INVIT GOLF INVITA estigious Pauma Golf Invitational at the pr esents the Bryce Point Insurance pr f | Dinner am Check-In | Gol ley Country Club al Pauma V Pauma Val , May 15, 2017 Monday Monday, May 15, 2017 TIONAL estigious Pauma esents the f | Dinner ley Country Club , May 15, 2017 or cal Register at PalomarHeal hat is in a class of its own. t This is your invitat rauma and Emer T alley Country Club. Pr Valley Country Club. Pr l 760.739.2778 or cal ion.or hFoundat t Register at PalomarHeal hat is in a class of its own. ion to play on a course This is your invitat gency Services. rauma and Emer oceeds will benefit Palomar Health' alley Country Club. Pr Golf Invitational at the pr g ion.or ion to play on a course gency Services. s oceeds will benefit Palomar Health'

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