Be prepared...
When I was playing professional my preparation for tournaments was crucial for me to perform at my best. We also watch players at the elite level on the PGA Tour but do you wonder how they practice leading into a major? Over the next few weeks I will give you all some good practice habits to get you game in shape for the club championship with a focus on improving your scoring. Most members have busy lives and limited amounts of time to spend on the course so I will demonstrate how to use that time effectively.
The short game is the most important part of the game where we can save shots and scramble if we are not striking the ball well in a round of golf.
Drill # 1 The chipping ladder
Using the wedge you most often chip with five balls and five clubs. Place five clubs across the green two paces apart and 5 meters from your start point. The objective is try to land each ball into the next section of the ladder from the closest to the furthest. If you miss one section of the ladder you must start again.
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Drill #2 Par 18
Using the wedge you most chip with one ball and your putter. Chose one hole and play to it from nine different spots around the green finishing every hole with your putter. The purpose of this game is to get a score of how often you can get up and down. Once you have a score it gives you a goal of what to beat next time. I would suggest to try this game as often as you can so you can see your scores getting better whilst you practice.
Drill # 3 Bunker Play
Using the wedge you play out of the sand go to the practice bunker and try playing as many different lies as you can find upslopes downslopes fluffy lies hard sand and plugged lies. By doing this you will be prepared for anything the course will throw at you during the championships.
If you are struggling following through with your golf swing, watch the video below:
Let the 18th hole feel like the first
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2nd 45-min game improvement session - damien O’Connor
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5th Under Armour ISO Chill Glove - Paul Serov
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