Unfortunately, even the most frequent
of golf trips don’t guarantee to produce a master golfer. Instead, a good
method to improve one’s handicap is to follow great drives with pinpoint
approach shots, which means setting yourself up for the cleanest and simplest putt
on each hole.
If you seriously want to master
scoring zones in golf, here are four golf tips proven to help you reach that
goal:
1. Take control of your drive distance
and swing. Most weekend golfers tend to overdo things and hit with as much force
as possible, instead of having accuracy and a consistent drive. Focus on making
a smoother swing and deliver short approach shots. In addition, try choking down on the
grip and play the ball in the middle to take 5-10 yards off your shot. Don’t worry
about making a single perfect shot with an all out swing; instead take it easy
and hit the green perfectly.
2. Contrary to common sights in golf
lessons, the best way to actually get the ball up with any iron is to swing
down on it. That doesn’t mean the club is striking the ball on your upswing, it
means the ball and club meet on the club’s initial descent down.
Longer irons
tend to be less lofty so you need to make sure you give it a smooth swing down.
Position your chest in such as way that it points toward the ground as long as
possible each time you trust longer irons.
3. Make good use of your hybrids. Hybrids
in golf are designed to hit extra-long distances and can actually cover 180
yards to 210 yards. These hybrids are shorter than long irons and are much
easier to hit and control, making these a popular choice among individuals on golf vacations. Be
warned though that hybrids are to be used sparingly and are in fact, most often
used only on spots that are less likely to miss.
4. Practice putting. Set aside time to
practice both short and mid-range putting. We all know that practice makes for
a better player. They seem simple but it’s like a foul shot in basketball –
make sure you can execute the smaller, simpler things well.
Take these tips to the links and notice your game improve one round after another! And by the time your next golf trip comes around, you'll be a whole new golfer.
