As golfers, we are often guilty of falling down technical rabbit holes that affects our ability to get the ball in the hole. In the video and article below, PGA professional Alex Elliott runs through five great on-course tips that will help you think more clearly and score better this year…
Think smarter
I want you to consider this on every single shot: you have a thinking zone and a playing zone. Often, golfers are advised not to think about anything or, on the other end of the spectrum, they will be given too much information that can clutter their minds.
Let the shot dictate the swing, and remember to visualise what you’re trying to achieve
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For me, imagining you have these two zones is really helpful. In the thinking zone, you can consider any recent swing changes you might have been making but when you cross the line into the playing zone, let the shot dictate what you need to do.
In the video above, Alex demonstrates how he does this, standing behind the ball to aid with visualisation before pulling the trigger.
Mastering long approach shots
First of all, for higher-handicappers, make the most of the best hybrids on the market that are easier to hit and that tend to launch the ball higher. From there, it’s vital not to fall into the trap of trying to help the ball into the air.
To do this, move the ball slightly further back in your stance than it would be with a fairway wood and focus on trying to take a small divot at impact. A good drill is to imagine the area behind the ball is out of bounds and take some practice swings trying to bruise the turf that is target-side.
This drill will help you hit your hybrids better
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Then, take that same swing thought into the shot and you’ll soon find improvement in this part of the game.
Grip down for more control
We’ve all been there. You’ve done the hard work by finding the fairway with your drive only to miss the green on approach and walk away with a bogey or worse. When it comes to scoring, this is disastrous.
You’ve got to take advantage when on the…
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