I started my practice plan in preparation for the upcoming Hickory Championship next Monday and Tuesday. As I stated yesterday, I had a plan to work on my short game, putting and ball contact. I played nine holes and hit 5 balls from various locations on each hole. It was a plan to test out my hickories to determine which club I should hit from what distance. The plan started off well, but I need to make a few adjustments moving forward.
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Focusing On The 2024 Ontario Open Hickory Golf Championship
I have a week to prepare for a fun event and I think I have a game plan that will work. I am not expecting anything fantastic with respect to scoring, but I do hope that I can make a great showing at the hickory championship next week. Knowing this, I figured out what I must do this week and we shall see if my plan works.
Continue readingFocusing On Ball Contact
I often wonder if there is one process that ensures perfect ball contact. You know, that smooth swing and flawless contact that can be emulated by every golfer. Unfortunately, I concluded that one swing does not fit all and this process to produce superior ball contact needs to be modified to suit each player. Yes, there are some basic fundamental aspects of every golf swing that produces the results we crave and each player has that one swing within themselves. And for me, it is focusing on ball contact that works best.
Continue readingSelecting the Proper Golf Grip For Your Swing
When I first started golfing, I did not know anything about golf grips. I used the ones that came with the clubs I hit and never changed them. Of course, that was many years ago and I have since gained some knowledge and understanding about how the size of a golf grip can affect my game. The interesting thing about it the changes I made, the experimental grips were all about feel because my production with my clubs did not change all that much…..except with my putter. We can discuss that at the end of this article.
Continue readingA Great Explanation On A Bump and Run Golf Shot
There are many videos describing how to hit a bump and run. With varying suggestions, the basic concept is the same. Try to get the ball running or rolling on the ground as quickly as possible. This is not a miracle shot, but one that every golfer should have in their bag in order to lower their golf score. I use this shot during every round of golf and it is my favourite shot around the green. As I go through the motions of hitting a bump and run, I try to keep the technique the same. Changing the club being used is how I vary the distances of the roll out. The process is relatively simple, but does need some practice.
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