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.
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Is 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 readingGetting From Here To There In Golf
One of the greatest challenges in golf is arriving at an endstate where you are happy with your game. There is no doubt that the process from point A to point B is a challenge most amateurs struggle to develop. I was not really any different until I decided to adopt a different approach to golf. Instead to trying to the ‘big fix’ for a particular skill I was developing, I decided to break it down into small pieces I could manage. Desmond Tutu once wisely said that “there is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” What he meant by this is that everything in life (golf) that seems daunting, overwhelming, and even impossible can be accomplished gradually by taking on just a little at a time. This approach is perfect for golf; it is a matter of figuring out what the right steps are to achieve our ultimate goal.
Continue readingBuilding Straight Shot Consistency With My Driver
Hitting the ball in play is always the goal of any golfer. Whether you are hitting off the tee or else where on the course we all strive to hit the ball consistently. The very first shot of any round happens at the first tee (duh, right). Actually, the first shot of every round starts before first contact through a variety of practice swings, maybe some range work, and through metal visualization. So, our round of golf starts earlier than we think and this is not really anything new. Therefore, building consistency off the first tee (usually with a driver) is key to starting your round off properly. But, how do we do this you am ask? Great question, I stumbled across a great drill that might help you on your way to hitting your driver with great consistency.
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The Grateful Golfer 