What Does Yips Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
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Golf term
Yips
Yips in practice
Sufferers often switch to a claw grip, a longer putter, or a different routine to break the pattern. The yips are a vivid reminder that golf's short shots are as much mental as physical.
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