There are many sources to offer advice to lowering your golf score. Knowing some of them are beneficial and mastering some of they will definitely lower your overall score very quickly. The key is to determine which tips will work for your game and which are nothing but white noise. Selecting the proper skill to master is different depending on the state of your current game. It really does not matter where you start (most of the time) as long as you are moving forward. Today, I have five tips offered by Mark Crossfield that should improve your game if you take a bit of time to practice his advice and see if they work for you.
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Setting Up A Golf Hole From The Tee Box
Golf strategy mirrors that of a chess game. It is important to set up the next shot (sometimes two or three shots down range) in order to make magic happen on the course. This process of course management is simple, but often forgotten by many amateur duffers. How we set up a golf hole from the tee box will determine, with all things being equal, if the hole is going to be easy-peasy or a grind. It really is a matter of analyzing what is in front of you and taking the path of least resistance.
Continue readingIs The Golf Ball Position Really Important?
Where do you align your ball in relation to the centre of your stance? Depending on which club you have in your hand, it is recommended that you adjust the ball position between your feet. This is always a great topic of conversation because most golfers understand the concept, but fail in the execution of the process. Unfortunately, ball position is also tied to your swing plane, swing mechanics, and contact position. However, we cannot cover all those topics in one article, so I will focus on how to effectively develop the proper ball position for your swing.
Continue readingAre You Ready To Hit The Links?
On any given day, our golf swing can be in top form or not. This bold statement (not really that bold actually, right?) is true for every player regardless of their skill level. One of the things I learned over the years of playing is that my warm up does directly contribute to my ball striking. No warm up, then it takes a few holes to get into the swing of things. 😉 If I take the time to warm up properly, which takes about 20 minutes, then I notice a significant improvement in my game at the start of my round. Why don’t I warm up evey time, will that is a question that I cannot really answer; it is a quandary for sure. Regardless, how I warm up is as important as actually warming up. Let me explain.
Continue readingHitting Consistent Irons By Sam Snead
Often overlooked in the discussion as the greatest golfer of all time, Sam Snead is definitely high on the list. With 82 PGA Tour wins (tied with Tiger Woods for the most all time), which included 7 Majors, he is never really considered to be the GOAT. Major wins appears to be the benchmark, but that is a discussion for another day. What I found interesting about a tip from Snead is that it is simple, easy to replicate and produces results. Considering the prolific success of Snead, it might be something worth exploring.
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The Grateful Golfer 