Many golfers think they hit the ball with the intention of success. I certainly try to create the conditions for success, but sometimes I fail miserably. The many challenges of hitting the ball perfectly for our swing every time are daunting. This momentous task has been made easier, but two simple steps I found work for my game and will probably work for yours too. They are not difficult to achieve, but in many cases they are often overlooked. I’m here to set the record straight today and hopefully this will open new doors for success in your golf game.
Let’s first set the record straight for all those amateur players who want to hit the ball like a professional golfer. The vision to hit the ball like Rory McIlroy should be used as a motivator to improve your game. Let’s be honest with each other: there is no way that we as amateurs who play golf for fun will achieve this level of greatness. We will rarely hit the ball this far or consistently online without hours of practice. So I recommend that you focus on your swing and what you can achieve, and build on your strengths. For example, I’m not a long ball hitter. I’m mostly straight so I focus my course management strategy on playing smart golf by hitting the ball in a way that allows me to prepare my next shot. This approach has allowed me to build my game to the level where my handicap was 2.5 at its lowest point. I focused on my strengths to build a strong game.
Second, be consistent. Golf is not a game where we (at least most players) can play sparingly and see how our play succeeds. We need to work on our game to lower our golf scores. This doesn’t mean we have to spend countless hours practicing (although that would be fun), but it does mean we focus on areas that will bring the greatest benefit to our game. You’ve read before that I recommend working from the pin outward. We lose most of our shots within 25 yards of the green and off the tee. Therefore, it only makes sense to work in these areas.
For the tee shot, it is better to be 200 yards from the tee on the fairway than 250 yards in the woods of a difficult position. I’m not suggesting that you shouldn’t add distance to your tee game, but be smart about what you can and can’t do. Be consistent with your approach and you will find your scores will drop. As for chipping and putting…just practice. Understand the basics of this crucial skill and use what works for your game. It’s not rocket science and make sure you have fun with it.
There you have it. The two areas that will help you next year are having realistic expectations that your game will be consistent off the tee box and your short game. This sounds simple, but it does take some effort to achieve what I’m proposing. If you follow my advice, you should be able to shave a lot of strokes off your total score and have fun doing it.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
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