Each golfer has a unique game that works best for them. It can be difficult to find that game and when we do, we are not always happy with the result. Regardless of the path, I believe that the end state of our game is never the actual finish line. There is always something new to learn (and acquiring golf knowledge is an endless pursuit) as we try to attain our lowest scores. This journey might seem dauntless, however it does not always have to be intense or arduous. Fueling our passion for golf is a biproduct of finding our unique golf game.
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Three Simple Tips To Lower Golf Scores
Regardless of your skill, every player should know and understand the simple elements of their golf swing. This statement really does not mean much to many players because they do not know what they do not know. I realize I am contradicting myself because how do we know something about our golf swing if we have never been exposed to the knowledge. While searching for a topic to address today, I found a video that talks about three basic aspects of approach shots that I think need repeating. I say repeating because I have discussed the times in one form or another. The knowledge is worth repeating and Michele Low does a great job pointing them out.
Continue readingPoor Dispersion Limits An Amateur’s Golf Score
Most golfers understand that hitting their ball consistently is important to lower golf scores. This fact is not something that should be overlooked when trying to improve the quality of our game. But, what exactly does consistent ball striking mean and more importantly how can I measure my success in this this area. The term being bantered around to quantify good ball striking is dispersion. This one term encompasses so many variables that it is easy to become overwhelmed. My goal for today is to dispel the fog around about dispersion and set you straight on the path of lower golf scores.
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Over the past 10 years, The Grateful Golfer has provided a plethora of instructional advice that may or many not have helped your game. The reason I have added an exit sentence is because depending on your golf knowledge, the instructional advice was helpful or useless. If you are new to golf and really want to improve your game, then I recommend that you increase your golf knowledge and turn it into action. This process is how beginners become great golfers. Learn, understand, execute, and repeat is how golfers lower their golf scores. There is no quick fix, instant understanding, or one specific method that all golfers use to be a scratch handicapper. I will suggest that all successes are rooted in the amount of golf knowledge you use during your golf game.
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The connection between the ball and your swing is grounded in your stance. The positioning of our feet in relation to the rest of our body is simple….right? Actually, if you are new to golf, stance and ball position are complex because they are unique to each player. The stance is unique because every golfer has a different physique and athletic abilities. However, to find the stance that works for us, it is good to have an understanding about the basics. From there, we can create stance that works for our game.
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