The topic of selecting the proper target for your golf swing is a challenge. For years, a friend stands behind me while I am hitting a tee shot and lets me know if I hit (after I tell him) my target or not. We are not focused on the result of the shot, but if I actually hit what I was aiming for. If I did hit my target (which is most of the time) then my ball is in play on the fairway. Occasionally I will miss, but not enough to be out of play. It is not that I always make a great swing, but after years of practice, I am confident that I will hit my target off the tee. I bet you are wondering what my secret is for this challenging feat and I am here to tell you in the hopes it lowers your golf scores.
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Choosing The Right Club From 160 Yards
Many golfers have a challenge selecting the proper club from a mid iron distance. In my case, this distance ranges from 160 to 180 yards. I have clubs on either side of this distance that I can comfortably hit, however using a 6 or 5 iron in that distance range does not always produce the consistent results that I crave. I am not sure why this is the case, but I think it has something to do with my ball position. I will have to study that a bit more in the future, but for now, I have a quick fix that works for my game.
Continue readingZeroing In On Your Aim Point In Golf
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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The Grateful Golfer 