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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Playing Two Balls And Learning Lessons
I have recently decided to play two balls as I loop my new nine hole course. I realize it is not the same as playing a full 18 holes, but for now it works for what I am trying to achieve. Right now I am balancing the time I spend on the links with the mountain of yard work that I want to complete. I use two different makes of golf balls and hit which ever is farthest from the green. I keep the different scores and track my shots. I have found out a couple things and have made some changes that is helping me evaluate my game and hopefully take it to the next level.
Continue readingPlanning My Escape From Trouble
Almost every round of golf I need to escape from trouble. Sometimes it is the long grass around the green, a bunker, or the trees. Regardless of my next shot, I always plan my escape with at least two options. Why two options you may say, well there is a simple answer: it stops me being fixated on a solution that might not be the best option. Believe me, there are times when I focus on a perceived a perfect solution only to realize that I have overlooked the best course of action. Being fixated on anything in golf usually leads to disaster; however, I prevent troublesome scores by ensuring that I have several shot options.
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The Grateful Golfer 