If your game is anything like mine, relating to the best players in the world can be tough.
Their ability to consistently achieve a centred strike with driver, constantly maintain the perfect golf grip and hit the ball dead straight are things I can only dream of emulating, but there are some things that professionals do that us amateurs can copy!
In fact, according to PGA Fellow Professional Ben Emerson, there are three very simple things that every amateur should be doing on the tee box which all of the best players in the world use to their advantage…
3 Things The Best Golfers In The World Do On The Tee Box
Ben Emerson
Ben Emerson is a Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach with a modern approach to the game. His methods have seen him become one of the most revered coaches in the country, and even has a few celebrity clients on his books. In his coaching career of more than 20 years, Ben has helped golfers of all ages and abilities to improve their performances and enjoy the game.
1. Assess The Danger
Many club golfers get to the tee, pull a ‘favourite’ club and just crack on.
In the image below, I’m on the stunning par-3 9th at Trump Turnberry, and there’s plenty of readily available information.
First, look for any danger, which comes in the form of a large body of water between me and the green here.
The safe shot is long. Short is dead, so take a couple more clubs to ensure that you clear the danger.
Assess the danger and make a plan before choosing the correct club to execute the shot
(Image credit: Tom Miles)
2. Assess The Wind
It’s important to calculate distance in the wind, but you also need to take time to pick the right target line.
With a strong wind off the left, aiming for the left of the green should bring the ball back to the centre, but if it suddenly drops, you’ll be on the left of the green, and there are worse places to be.
Never aim out of bounds, as you can’t predict the elements and how quickly they may switch. Take your time and remember, the tee may be more sheltered, so use all available methods to get an accurate picture, such as throwing up grass.
Choosing the correct line could be the difference between an up-and-down par or a trip to the drop zone
(Image credit: Tom Miles)
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