The following is a list of simple tips on how to improve your golf game. This list is by no means intended to show you how to become Tiger Woods but it damn near comes close:
- Aim for the front of the ball. When you make eye contact on the ball, swing as if you intend to hit the front of the ball rather than the spot where the club actually makes contact with the ball.
- When making a put, line up the writing on the ball with where you are aiming for in relation to the slope. If you are down a couple degrees and to the right of a slope, line the letters on the ball up one degree to the left of the hole.
- When driving, try not to crush the ball. Trying to smash the ball when you are not a pro will get you as far as the woman's tee. When you are a beginner, it is best to try and make contact.
- Pull your backswing back slowly. Being impatient and rushing your backswing will take your aim off the ball before you make contact.
- When making iron shots in the fairway, shoot for the ball as if you are trying to scoop up some earth with it; this will provide you with more loft (especially with your low irons). If you do not do this, you will simply be rolling your ball along the fairway picking up lots of strokes and missing out on much needed loft that it will take you to make it to the green.
- Refrain from caffeinated beverages. You might think slamming coffee or energy drinks will improve your game but they will not. Caffeine and energy drink products will make you jittery and less relaxed resulting in a deficiency of accuracy.
- Pay attention to the wind. When making distance shots that will produce loft, make sure you adjust to the wind accordingly. You can even do the "ol "throw a piece of grass in the air' trick to see what direction the wind is blowing. Adjusting your stance according to the direction of the wind will land you on the fairway every time. Not doing so will put you in the drink or in the forest always.
- Do not hit the ball right away. Step up to the ball first and look to where you're aiming for. Take a couple of practice swings to gauge the shot before attempting to hit the ball. If there are people behind you, so what - let them wait. If they are too impatient then let them pass.
- Choke up on your pitching wedge when making closer chip shots. This will give you much more accuracy to land your ball right on the green near the pin.
- Rotate your club face (irons and woods) inwards slightly to gain better control on the ball
Following the simple guidelines can save you lots of strokes on the course. Not following these simple rules will have you shanking, slicing, and rolling your ball in every part of the course but the fairways and greens. Following this guide will give you better accuracy and improve your golf game significantly.
