These are my top three tips for instantly dropping 7-12 strokes.
For heavens sake, please take the time to warm-up!
What do I mean by warming-up? First you should hit between
20-30 balls using several different clubs. Do not hit for distance
but rather to create a rhythm. Get your muscles to be fluid not
stressed.
Then it is time to warm-up your brain. Take the time to think
positive thoughts of previous outings in which you hit well.
Perhaps you can picture the layout of the course. Do some
breathing exercises to relieve nervousness and stress.
Play from the Green to the Tee.
From the tee box, take note of the green and the pin placement.
Work your shots backwards so that you are approaching the
green from the best possible direction. Your ultimate goal is to
have two strokes from within the 40 yard range.
Instead of hitting the ball as far as you can, try to place the ball
where you will have the most advantageous lie. Know your club
distances so that your shots are planned, not random.
Take the time to read the greens properly.
This takes a little time and if done properly will give you a
pre-shot routine (like the pros) that will help alleviate any
nervousness. Never just step up and hit the ball!
First you need to step off the green, about 30 yards from the
cup, so that you are really below the green. Breaks are much
easier to see from this angle. Then you need to line up your ball
from behind the ball. Mark your ball and replace it so that the
writing is pointing to the cup. Make sure the head of the club is
perpendicular to the hole.
Remember these three tips: warm-up, play green to tee and read
the greens properly. This is how to keep the game simple and
enjoyable.
Although the preceding tips are simple, fundamentals is what it
is all about. We have many individual lessons on putting,
chipping, the fade, the draw and the dreaded bunker (not so
difficult when done properly). Come join thousands of satisfied
golfers learn simple practice drills and techniques to further
your quest to learn how to break 80 and be the envy of all your
friends.
For heavens sake, please take the time to warm-up!
What do I mean by warming-up? First you should hit between
20-30 balls using several different clubs. Do not hit for distance
but rather to create a rhythm. Get your muscles to be fluid not
stressed.
Then it is time to warm-up your brain. Take the time to think
positive thoughts of previous outings in which you hit well.
Perhaps you can picture the layout of the course. Do some
breathing exercises to relieve nervousness and stress.
Play from the Green to the Tee.
From the tee box, take note of the green and the pin placement.
Work your shots backwards so that you are approaching the
green from the best possible direction. Your ultimate goal is to
have two strokes from within the 40 yard range.
Instead of hitting the ball as far as you can, try to place the ball
where you will have the most advantageous lie. Know your club
distances so that your shots are planned, not random.
Take the time to read the greens properly.
This takes a little time and if done properly will give you a
pre-shot routine (like the pros) that will help alleviate any
nervousness. Never just step up and hit the ball!
First you need to step off the green, about 30 yards from the
cup, so that you are really below the green. Breaks are much
easier to see from this angle. Then you need to line up your ball
from behind the ball. Mark your ball and replace it so that the
writing is pointing to the cup. Make sure the head of the club is
perpendicular to the hole.
Remember these three tips: warm-up, play green to tee and read
the greens properly. This is how to keep the game simple and
enjoyable.
Although the preceding tips are simple, fundamentals is what it
is all about. We have many individual lessons on putting,
chipping, the fade, the draw and the dreaded bunker (not so
difficult when done properly). Come join thousands of satisfied
golfers learn simple practice drills and techniques to further
your quest to learn how to break 80 and be the envy of all your
friends.
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