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Hit it straight Nothing gets inside a long hitters head faster then a fairway hitting opponent.Maruman Majesty Prestigio FV-R Iron Set. Chances are the long hitter isn't the most accurate driver of the golf ball, keep the heat on by hitting the fairway whenever you can. If you should use a hybrid club or a iron off the tee to keep the ball in the fairway, the mental edge of hitting the fairway outweighs loosing distance. 2. Hit the green Most of if not every time you will end up hitting first, keep the heat on by hitting the green If he knows you are thinking about birdie putts all day, it starts to wear on him 3. Have a good short game The short game is the true equalizer on the golf course. When you have a sharp short game you can compete against any golfer on earth. 4. Ignore his distance Accept the fact the he hits the ball 50 to 60 yards past you. If you accept the fact distance doesn't matter, you should have another psychological advantage. What difference does it make if he is hitting a pitching wedge and you are therefore hitting a 7 iron for your second shot? Golf is focused on getting the ball in the hole in the fewest strokes, not how you got the ball in the fewest strokes. If you are playing a match against a long hitter, and lets face it, with the technology in golf clubs, golf balls, strength training and nutrition, guys are hitting the ball 300 plus yards frequently. The fact still remains that if you are on the golf course you are walking (or riding) with a bag of tools. It's a matter of using the right tool for task at hand. Does it really matter what club it takes you to hit golf balls 150 yards? Weather it's a 6, 7,8 or 9 iron should not matter to you, and your opponents club selection medicine last thing from your mind during a match. The pride of the long hitters game is hitting it long, so because you can compete with him and never having to hit the 300 yard drives is already a advantage on your side if you decide to look at it that way. As a short hitter you should focus on keeping the pressure on whenever you can.Titleits Scotty Cameron Studio Select KOMBI Putter. The four steps that I have outlined gives you the mental edge you need to negate the long drives that your opponent is blasting past you.