Any golfer will tell you that on virtually any round they added strokes to their final score. They will tell you with frustration because they can examine their decision and shot making after the fact. When they do, they come to the realization that multiple mistakes were made. I have ventured down this path many times during my golfing journey and sometimes there was a great deal on the line. After much introspection, I have narrowed down two reasons why we add strokes to score in one easy way. These errors are preventable and today I will try to examine how to avoid these score killers.
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Lowering Your Golf Score The Easy Way
Believe it or not, there is an easy way to lower you golf score. No, it is not with an eraser as Arnold Palmer would quip. It is through three basic approaches to golf that I have learned over the years. As we go through the process of lowering our golf score, it actually coincides with how good of a golfer you are on a daily bases. Yes, golf is about shooting lower scores, but it is also about consistently shooting a number your game can regularly sustain. This is the real rub of the green. By understanding that over time shooting consistent golf is the best approach to lowering your golf score. This is the root of my three approaches to lower golf scores.
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For many amateurs, ‘one hop stop’ while chipping is only a dream. The challenge is develop enough spin to check the ball very quickly. If you have mastered this skill, then your ability to be aggressive when pin hunting grew exponentially. Over the years, I have somewhat develop the ‘one hop stop’ skill, but I would not say that I have completely mastered this ability. Hence, I am still working on ways to improve my short game in this manner. I came across some advice that I think might be helpful for anyone working on this short game skill.
Continue readingFinding What Works For Your Golf Game
Golf advice is readily available from many sources. Whether you are looking on line via Google, Youtube, AI or other platforms, there is more information on one topic that you can probably read in a lifetime. This is not even including professional help or unsolicited help from your friends. The volume of information is staggering and trying to determine which is best for your game is becoming more challenging. As I navigated my golf journey, I kept three things in mind when trying to figure out any change I want to make in order to lower my golf score. As my skills improved, I noticed my search for improvement narrowed, but the process was always the same. If you are looking for a process to improve your golf game, then this might be what you are looking for.
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Every golfer I know is excited when they purchase or receive new golf equipment. The possibilities are endless as they image all the great shots they are going to make with their new sticks. It is a euphoria that all golfers feel and rightly so. Unfortunately for some that feeling quickly evaporates and they are left wondering if they should go back to their old equipment. I would suggest that you stick it through as long as you making some inroads toward success. Regardless of what the manufacturer says, not all clubs have the same specs and not all clubs are created equal. Therefore, adjusting to your new equipment takes time and patience.
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The Grateful Golfer 