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Seven Tips to Better Golf
By Monty Bryan
Seven Tips to Better Golf
What are the seven magic keys to unlocking your golf potential?
That question can¡¯t be answered. You could spend a round of 18
just debating it. There are not seven specific tips, hints or
secrets that are going to make you compete with Phil Mickelson
or Tiger Woods. However, by taking note of these seven very
practical, surefire tips, you will improve your game; and maybe
you¡¯ll find yourself smiling more as you approach the green on
the 18th hole. Grab a pad and paper, or click print, and add
these few to your growing knowledge!
Mentality
No great athlete or gamesman would hesitate to tell you that
the vast percentage of success depends on your mental state.
Are you focused? Are you playing for fun? Are you working a
specific part of your game? Are you prepared? These are all
questions worthy of asking yourself before you begin any round,
or if you are simply hitting balls at the range. It is said that a
mad player equals a bad player. Simply meaning, frustration will
lead to bad play. Most people hoping to excel in certain events
are often unaware of the level of concentration needed to find
success. It is not only mentally, but physically exhausting to stay
intensely focused on your game. Build upon your patience and
mental toughness. There is no game that calls for it more than
the game of golf!
Your Sticks
Once you¡¯ve set your mind to task, take into consideration your
tools. Are you playing with the right clubs? Are they too short;
too long? Are your grips too small? Playing with the improper
clubs will lead to poor placement and a probable bad
introduction of the club face to the ball. Those grooves in your
irons are there for a reason! If you are hitting the ball with the
toe of the club because you¡¯re hunched over trying to take a
good swing, it might be a good idea to slide a machete into your
bag so you can hack through the jungle trying to find your ball.
Define Yourself
Without a doubt, every time you set foot on the links, you are
coached by everyone and their uncle. Ignore it. You may want to
consider it if they are a pro, but generally, they feel they¡¯ve
defined themselves and are going to impart their knowledge on
to you. Just as easily as they may be teaching you quality, they
will also help you develop some incredibly bad habits, hoping to
improve your play in a scramble. Try different techniques and
find your own game!
Utilize the Range
If you¡¯re a beginner or feel a bit rusty, get back out to the
driving and practice range. As a beginner, there is nothing that
can turn you off more than paying for 18 holes and going
through 36 balls. Hitting a little white ball with a piece of metal
may sound and seem easy, but if you¡¯ve done it once, you know,
you need to do it a thousand times! Learn to hit, and then play!
Don¡¯t Overanalyze
I can¡¯t tell you how many times a playing partner will step up to
the ball and take practice swing after practice swing, getting
their aim perfect, waiting on the wind and watching all four
seasons pass by as everyone else is napping in the carts: Here
comes the back swing...shank! The same player steps up to the
next shot, not caring whatsoever, checks his lie, lines up,
addresses the ball, and pop! Within ten to the pin! Feel it, don¡¯t
think it.
Elements
In regards to play, consider your entire environment. If you have
ever hit a ball on a windy day, you know how the wind can help
or hinder you. If the ground is wet, stay out of the rough and
keep your ball in play. If it¡¯s a beautiful, warm summer day, take
an extra towel to help absorb some sweat. And if it¡¯s snowing,
what are you doing on the golf course? Yes, it¡¯s all common
sense, yet commonly forgotten during play.
Take a Lesson
This is obvious. Find a pro you like talking to, and pay
them/barter with them for a lesson. They will do the analytical
work and pass it on. It will offer you new perspective and will
help you to improve on your own in the future!
Golf is a wonderful, social and solitary game. Enjoy the repetition
of the skills you learn, and all knowledge imparted to help
increase your level of play. At some point, everything old will
become new again. Greet it all with a smile and enjoy the
constant challenge of chasing an impossible perfection! Maybe
that¡¯s the best tip ever.
About the Author
Learn seven secrets to dramatically improve your golf game from Monty Bryan, President of ReFiner Golf. Visit http://www.refinergolf.com/ to learn more and to improve your golf swing.
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