The topic of selecting the proper target for your golf swing is a challenge. For years, a friend stands behind me while I am hitting a tee shot and lets me know if I hit (after I tell him) my target or not. We are not focused on the result of the shot, but if I actually hit what I was aiming for. If I did hit my target (which is most of the time) then my ball is in play on the fairway. Occasionally I will miss, but not enough to be out of play. It is not that I always make a great swing, but after years of practice, I am confident that I will hit my target off the tee. I bet you are wondering what my secret is for this challenging feat and I am here to tell you in the hopes it lowers your golf scores.
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Stopping The Ball On The Green
For many amateurs, ‘one hop stop’ while chipping is only a dream. The challenge is develop enough spin to check the ball very quickly. If you have mastered this skill, then your ability to be aggressive when pin hunting grew exponentially. Over the years, I have somewhat develop the ‘one hop stop’ skill, but I would not say that I have completely mastered this ability. Hence, I am still working on ways to improve my short game in this manner. I came across some advice that I think might be helpful for anyone working on this short game skill.
Continue readingFinding What Works For Your Golf Game
Golf advice is readily available from many sources. Whether you are looking on line via Google, Youtube, AI or other platforms, there is more information on one topic that you can probably read in a lifetime. This is not even including professional help or unsolicited help from your friends. The volume of information is staggering and trying to determine which is best for your game is becoming more challenging. As I navigated my golf journey, I kept three things in mind when trying to figure out any change I want to make in order to lower my golf score. As my skills improved, I noticed my search for improvement narrowed, but the process was always the same. If you are looking for a process to improve your golf game, then this might be what you are looking for.
Continue readingAdjusting To New Golf Equipment
Every golfer I know is excited when they purchase or receive new golf equipment. The possibilities are endless as they image all the great shots they are going to make with their new sticks. It is a euphoria that all golfers feel and rightly so. Unfortunately for some that feeling quickly evaporates and they are left wondering if they should go back to their old equipment. I would suggest that you stick it through as long as you making some inroads toward success. Regardless of what the manufacturer says, not all clubs have the same specs and not all clubs are created equal. Therefore, adjusting to your new equipment takes time and patience.
Continue readingMimicking A Golf Skill
With the advent of the computer and platforms that show amateur golfs how to play, many beginners forgo the requirement for lessons or at least they think they do not need professional help. This viewpoint might be true for someone just dabbling in golf, but for the avid player I would suggest that trying to mimic a skill off the internet without a reasonable foundation of understanding of the mechanics of golf is a fool’s errand. I know, after many many attempts, that some skills are duplicatable and others are nearly impossible to mimic. Which is which is rather simple to discern if you sit and think about the mechanics you are trying to master.
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