For many years I have espoused and adopted the ‘aim small miss small’ attituded of lining up a golf shot. This approach to hitting targets applies to all shots regardless of the distance needed. It is something that I have revisited this year as I attempt to improve my GIR percentage. Picking out an aim point is a simple process, but often we amateurs overlook one simple but effective aspect of selecting our target. In my case, I have a three step process that is easy to adopt to any situation. It is simple, easy to replicated and sustainable for my game……hence, a perfect process.
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Working On Hitting My 3 Wood
I purchased a Mizuno 3 wood a couple of years back. Since, I have been hit and miss (pardon the pun) on contact with this club. When I hit it well, I am happy with my 225 yards. However, with the slightest miss hit and I struggling to get over 200 yards. This disparity is something that I need address sooner than later. Knowing this, I have decided to focus some of my efforts on hitting this important club well. I know I have the ability to make great contact, but I need more consistency in order hit closer to 225 yards more often than not. The question is how?
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Using the scoring clubs with skill is a challenge for all golfers. There is no question that a player with a strong short game (the distance varies depending on skill) will shoot lower golf scores. Additionally, they will carry themselves with confidence as they know very few shots will cause them to mentally breakdown. There is one aspect of chipping around the green that all elite golfers execute without hesitation. It is the one skill that all golfers should learn and use if they want to improve their ability to play well with their wedges. It is not challenging and yet seems to dumbfound many amateurs as they develop their skills around the green.
Continue readingHow To Shoot Low Golf Scores Without Practicing
Time is always an issue for golfers. Most of us do not have enough time to dedicate it to our golf game. This, unfortunately, is a universal truth that plagues my beloved sport. Often, I discussed ways to improve our game without practicing; the result is never what they wanted to hear. The truth is that you can never produce fundamental changes to your golf game without practice. However, there are some things, according to Rick Shiels that you can do it lower your golf score. That is different than improving your overall game, but the results may be just as rewarding.
Continue readingSolid Contact With Our Wedges
Considered our scoring clubs, hitting solid contact with a wedge is a challenge for most amateurs. Generally, the closer we are to the green, the easier it is to hit a solid wedge shot. There are many variables that constitute a solid shot, but generally we are more confident the closer we are to the pin. Have you ever wondered why this is so or the fact that controlling distances with wedges can be a challenge. Well, today you are going to find out why the phenomenon is so prevalent in the amateur golf game.
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The Grateful Golfer 