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Make Your Golf Practice Count
Most golfers, regardless
of their ability level, are guilty of wasting their
practice time. How many times have you been at a driving
range and witnessed stall after stall filled with tired
looking golfers endlessly beating balls. Most have selected
the large bucket and think only of launching all those
little pellets with the big stick.
Most of these people would have been
better off if they had just stayed home and mowed the
lawn. Why? They are practicing without a purpose.
PLAN YOUR GOLF PRACTICE
The first step in improving your golf
is learning more about the swing. If you do not want
to take lessons, there is a wealth of information available
in books, magazines and on the web. Find some information
related to a part of your game you are struggling with.
You’ll likely find many articles related to any
and every golf sin you could possibly commit. Focus
on the cause and effect. Try to understand not only
what you need to do to improve, but the causes of your
problem. There are likely to be multiple possible causes
and solutions.
HIT THE DRIVING RANGE? NOT YET
Instead of running to hit that next
large bucket, take those golf tips you learned and apply
them in front of a full-length mirror. This is especially
effective if you are working on your stance or setup.
You can easily compare your body position with those
of the pros in the magazines. Take your backswing in
slow motion, stopping at various points to again compare
your position with the pro. This exercise will help
you picture and feel a good golf swing.
SMALL BUCKET PLEASE
When you finally get to the range, your
mind is no doubt full of energy and excitement as you
prepare to apply your new thoughts. That is good. But,
remember that it is quality golf practice, not quantity,
which counts. Get the small bucket and take your time.
Rest between shots. Resolve in your mind to think about
what you are working on before each shot. Apply one
swing thought before each practice shot. Too many thoughts
will result in “paralysis of analysis”. After
each shot, reflect on not only the result, but how the
swing felt. What did you do wrong? What did you do right?
PRACTICE WITH A FRIEND
You can triple the effectiveness of
your golf practice if you bring a friend with you. Buy
one large bucket and share a stall. Take turns hitting
a few shots each. Tell your friend what you are working
on and ask him to describe how it looks. Watch one another
from the side and behind to get different angles. Ask
your partner to focus on different elements of the swing:
the grip, setup, plane, top of back swing, lower body
position, shoulder turn, etc.
IMPROVEMENT TAKES TIME
Remember to keep focused on improving
your weaknesses. It makes little sense to spend 75%
of your golf practice time working on your strong points.
Don’t get impatient. Realize that improvement takes
time! Nobody goes from a twenty-handicap down to a single-digit
overnight. However, if you apply these tips, you’ll
be building your knowledge of the game as you practice.
This can only help improve your game in the long run.
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