It’s something a lot of golfers struggle with: taking their golf game (a good one) from the range to the course. We’ve all been there – we strike the ball beautifully during practice, only to struggle to replicate that form when it matters. There’s a consequence when we play for ‘real’ – in a competition, or even just a weekend rollup. Compare that to the range, where you have a big expanse of land to hit into – and there’s just not that same kind of pressure. Don’t despair. In the video and article below are my top tips and advice on how to take your game from the range to the golf course.
Off The Tee (Range)
The mistake players make is they take a totally different approach to the shots they hit on the range. You can prepare for the pressure of competition by going through your pre-shot routine ahead of every single shot you hit on the range. I’ll walk behind the ball, prepare myself, rehearse the swing, and then come in and hit the shot exactly how I do on the course. Get into the habit of using your pre-shot routine on the range. It requires a bit of discipline, but on the course it can act like a safety blanket, settle you down, and really help you to focus on the shot that you’re preparing to hit.
I use my range time to do my preparation with each driving club. One of the keys is to find out the average carry with my driver, fairway, and hybrid – perhaps a long iron as well. Discovering your average carry number is the key – don’t make that mistake of going off your absolute best strike. You should also use this time to get a picture for your typical shot dispersion – do you most often miss right or left? This will help you build a strategy when you get onto the course.
The Garmin Approach R10 portable launch monitor offers carry distances and shot tracking that can help you build a more detailed picture for your game off the tee. The graphic above, taken from the Garmin App, shows Katie’s driving data from her range session. On the course, Garmin’s Approach S62 (when used with the brand’s CT10 shot tracking sensors)…
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