Golf provides a challenge even before I step up to the first tee. If I get the chance to warm up properly, my current course does not have a driving range, I can determine how my swing is going to perform on that day. If not, I spend the first three holes hoping I get off to a great start. There are times, however, when all is going well and suddenly I could not hit a barn door from 5 feet away. Losing my golf swing is so frustrating when things are going well! Fortunately, I found a fairly quick process that helps me gain my swing back. It is not difficult, but does take some effort to fight my ego; let me explain.
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Hitting A Golf Shot That Works
Every golfer I know has a golf shot that they hit with great consistency. I know I have a few from varying distances which I developed over the years. Each shot does not always fit the shot at hand, but it allows me to hit safely in order to save strokes in the long run. These shots allow me to hit to safe locations at distances within 5 to 10 yards ( plus or minus) of my know distance. It is important to have these shots in our bag if we want to shoot low golf scores on a consistent basis. Do you have a shot or shots that you consider reliable more often than not?
Continue readingShort Game Tips From Sam Snead
Playing shots around the green are inevitable. Regardless of your skill level, knowing the best way to get up and down for various shots is important to achieve lower golf scores. I like looking at older videos of golfing legends, like Sam Snead, to see if the techniques of the past are really any different than those of the present. Surprisingly, the concepts are the same, but the explanations are a bit different.
Continue readingRemembering What Works In Golf
After playing many rounds of golf through my life, the goods, the bads and the uglies run together sometimes. It is not because I am forgetful, but more that my focus on exact details might be clouded. It is like how a fist grows over time into a whopper of a catch. Well, golf shots are like that sometimes too. The hole between trees shrinks and the sand traps become deeper. It seems to be the nature of telling golf stores and for them most part, I am comfortable with the minor exaggerations. It is all in fun and part of being an amateur golfer. There are times when remembering the exact details of a golf shot are important and will make the difference between a par and double bogey. Let me explain!
Continue readingHow To Improve Hitting Your Landing Area While Chipping
The landing area is probably the most important aspect of chipping once the ball leaves the club face. Hitting your landing area will determine the roll out, the line towards your target and club selection. There are many other factors that are affected by the proper landing area only if you hit your mark. In the past, I have set up grids with my irons to help improve my touch while chipping and it produced great results. However, there is a process that helps refine your skill of hitting your chosen landing area that is easy, simple and repeatable. Does this sound like fun?
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