Tuesday 6 March 2012

LEARNING GOLF

Golf is a game where you never stop learning. The majority of golfers never take lessons and never practice their short game, they are consistently short of the pin with their approach shots and they think they hit the ball further than they actually do, for example they think their 5 iron goes 170 yards when in reality they hit a 150 yards. It is no crime to hit your 5 iron 140 yards or even 130 yards! You can still hit good golf shots and score well. The main thing is to learn the average length you hit each club, it's YOUR GAME!

* Golf is a science that requires ongoing study

*You cannot see your self playing the game and falling into errors.

*You can confuse yourself with too much information.

PLAYING LESSON


On the course you can work with your golf coach on strategy, club and shot selection, course management and the mental side of the game. You do not work on mechanics, save that for the driving range.
Playing lessons are valuable - you get in tune with thinking, 'it's not how, but how many', the mark of a good golfer. Keeping charts and records of your performance is good for you to improve. This can make your practice worthwhile.
At the end of the day it's all common sense. IT'S GREAT FUN TO LEARN!