Golf Practice To The Golf
Course (part
2)
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Golf is like any other physical or athletic activity.
The old adage that you play like you practice many times hold
true.
Let’s take a look
at a simple golf practice drill that can
help your game make the transition from the driving range
to the golf course.
First of all,
change your targets frequently.
Think about
it.
When you are on
the course you rarely hit back to back shots from the
same distance (if you do, then your swing needs more
general work).
Start with your
driver and hit it.
Then, for
example, imagine that you are 180 yards from the tee.
Pick out a target, select your club, and execute the next
shot. If you miss hit your approach, then imagine you are
just off the green in need of executing a pitch shot… and
so forth.
This type of
practice drill will better emulate what happens while
your are play a round of golf and it adds that little bit
of extra pressure on your swing when you only have one
chance to make a particular shot. This is more of what
occurs during an actual round of golf.
When you are on
the practice tee and going through this simulated round
golf practice drill, don’t forget to include
your pre-shot routine.
If you don’t
think you have one, then begin to develop one and use it
before each shot.
This is an area
that is grossly overlooked by golfers when they are
practicing their various golf shots.
If you don’t
include your pre-shot routine in your practice drills
then you will have a different rhythm on the course than
you do on the practice tee and you will most likely
produce different results. Remember we want
consistency.
Getting your golf
swing and golf game from the driving range to the course
is a natural trouble area for most all of us. But, if you
remember that you play like you practice, then making the
transition will be much less of a
chore.
Play Good Golf!
Jeff O'Brien
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