Regardless of you skill level, there will come a time when the pressure to make a great shot will force you to double think your options. Whether it is to win or tournament or trying to save double bogey, each player must learn to beat back the pressure of any given shot. The effort to do so can be a challenge and many players do not have a process to executed a must needed shot while under pressure. Of course playing through several situations will help formulate a strategy, however having something in place prior to shooting your way into a pressure shot sure will help your golf game.
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Putting Pre-Shot Routine
If you do not have a pre-shot routine, I strongly recommend that you develop one sooner than later. It is a technique used by every professional golfer, although they vary greatly, to ensure they are prepared to hit their next golf shot. More importantly, developing a pre-shot routine for putting is the most important skill you will create in order to reduce the most strokes. Personally, I have used the same basic pre-shot routine for most of my golfing career and I think it works very well. It has saved me many strokes over the years compared to lost strokes. And I think you can as well.
Continue readingPSA: How to Fix Your Ball Mark Properly Again
This is a quick service announcement. As the snow in my area is still hanging around, I thought it was a good time to remind everyone to fix their ball marks. And here is how……
Continue readingWhat is Bounce in Golf – Updated
“Can you explain to me in layman’s terms what the pros mean by ” bounce” on the wedge?” This is a great question from Clint, an avid reader of The Grateful Golfer. It is a question I have struggled with over the years, but I think I finally have a grip on the answer.
Hitting The Ball Properly On The Clubface
The science to hitting a golf ball has not changed in many years. The discussion on how we hit the ball may vary from time to time, but the actual science behind the kinetic action remains stalwart. The challenge for most amateurs is converting the knowledge of ball striking into consistent successful actions. This particular point is on that many players need to refine regardless of our skill level. There is on point though that is often overlooked. The advice offered by experts is only the 80% solution. We still need to put in some range time to actually determine the ball position, stance position, contact points, etc. It is not as daunting as stated, but does need some attention.
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