Recently, I received a question from my friend Doug about hitting of mats during the off season. He is fortunate to have a simulator close by, so he and his friends use it as a tune up for golf season. He mentioned that in the past when he can finally hit off grass that he thins the ball more often than he would like. He asked if I had any suggestions about how to avoid this challenge when transitioning from indoor to outdoor golf. It just so happens I do have a fix; at least one that works for me.
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PSA: Know Your Club Distances
I believe that most golfers sell themselves short by not knowing their club distances. It is hard to determine which club to select for various golf shots if you are not certain how far your ball will travel 7 times out of 10. You will notice that I did not say every time because we rarely hit the ball to maximum distances on every shot. Hence, know how far we hit a ball 75% of the time is a very good thing.
Continue readingHitting Great Golf Shots Off Awkward Lies
During every round of golf, I will have to hit my ball from an awkward lie. Whether my ball is above or below my feet, trying to hit it solid is always a challenge. The trick to hitting great shots from challenging positions is all in the set up. After positioning ourselves properly, making a normal swing is the key to success. Mastering this skill is definitely a stroke saver which of course leads to lower golf scores.
Continue readingA Drill To Fix A Pull In Your Golf Swing
For years I have had a challenge of pulling the ball left. I know this issue is solvable and I continue to work on this area of my swing mechanics. I found a simple drill that should help me engage my lower body more, thus preventing a pulled golf shot. Here is this simple, repeatable, and sustainable drill:
This is a drill that I can use in my DIY driving range. To help with my aim, I will place a target on the net as to help visualize what I want to achieve. Not all drills need to be complicated and this is a perfect example.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
The Possibility Of Success In Golf
Anytime we set up for a golf shot, there is a possibility of a fantastic result. This happens every time without fail. I might be looking at this scenario with rose coloured glasses, but I think if you take a moment you will see that I am definitely spot on. Golf is a game of limitless possibilities with a dash (sometimes a shovel full) of disappointment. The challenge for most players is to tap into the positive side of success while avoiding the thoughts of disaster. This situation happens on every golf shot, without fail!
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The Grateful Golfer 