A Few Tips to Lower Golf Scores
Author: Mike | Category: Golf Tips for Beginners
I have been playing golf for over 30 years now and I find that if I utilize the following strategies while playing and hitting golf balls my score can be reduced dramatically. They are as follows:
1) Line up your shot – Many players approach the golf ball and just swing at an area that they percieve to be where the ball should go. Take a minute or so and line up your stance and the golf balls with a specific target in mind. View the ball and target from behind the ball and pick an object a few feet in front of you that is in line with your ball and the intended landing area. Then align your stance and set up parallel to this line. It will increase your chances for a successful shot outcome.
2) Pick the right club – most golfers, especially beginners have a tendency to select the wrong club to reach the target. There are a few factors to be considered with club selection – a) Wind Direction b) Elevation of the green or fairway where the ball will land c) Obstacles or Hazards on or around your intended landing spot.
Wind can affect ball flight dramatically so it is prudent to consider which way it is blowing before choosing your club. If against you choose one, two or even three clubs stronger to overcome. If behind you then adjust accordingly by taking one or two clubs with greater loft and allow the wind to carry the ball the rest of the way. Right and left crosswinds must also be accounted for as they will move the ball one way or the other and invariably cause a loss of distance in the process. Adjust your stance and alignment to allow for the severity of the wind and choose a club which will compensate accordingly.
In the case of an elevated green you may want to select a club stronger than you would normally use from the same distance. The opposite holds true for a green or landing area that is below you. Depending on how far below you may use one or two clubs less and still reach your target.
Another strategy for better scoring is to play away from hazards, sand traps, water, OB markers and other obstacles which may add strokes to your score. It is smart golf to lay up short in some instances if the percentage of your chances for success in going for the flag and landing safely are very low. It is better to lay up and maybe lose one stroke than two or more in a hazard or other obstacle around the green.
During your next golf round take note to utilize these strategies and you may be surprised by the improvement in your score. Happy Golfing to All!
Tags: Golf Strategy, Golf Swing, Golf Tips, Golf Tips for Beginners
September 14th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
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