Tuesday, November 30, 2010

How to Better Your Short Game

By Sarah Lee


Like a lot of golf players, I'm always searching for methods to improve my short game. Probably the most critical aspect of your game other than putting, having a strong short game will save you strokes throughout the course of a round of golf.

Understanding how to develop your short game is definitely the fastest way to lowering your score.

Plenty of golf players just include a couple clubs inside their bag that are usually utilized for golf shots within 100 yards, the pitching wedge and sand wedge.

If you watch golf on TV you'll witness that a number of professionals include three or even four wedges inside their bag. Nearly every pro golfer on tour has added a gap wedge or a lob wedge to their arsenal. They recognize the value in having several lofted wedges available for different situations during a round. Having multiple wedges gives them extra flexibility and makes it easier to scramble to save par.

If you haven't alternated your club selection to include 3 wedges within your bag, you should consider adding one and eliminating your 3 iron.

Bearing in mind the importance of your shots in 100 yards, reason would suggest you turn your attention on this portion of your game. Why is it then that amateurs spend the majority of their time practicing shots with their driver?

Here are plenty of golf swing drills to help you lessen your score.

* Practice hitting your wedges from three different backswing positions.

* Determine the distance you can hit all of your wedges from 7 o'clock, 9 o'clock and 10:30.

* Take note of the distances that each shot travels using these 3 backswings.

* Practice every distance and really focus on getting your shots in 20 feet. Then practice working to get your golf shots inside 10 feet. Finally focus on getting your shots inside of 5 feet.

The more time you invest in practicing these golf short game drills, the more pressure you will take off the rest of your game, including you're putting.

Professional golfers spend many hours practicing golf short game drills. It just makes sense for you to do the same. This portion of your golf game is so significant to lowering your score that there are training centers specifically for the short game.

Figure out that increasing your short game skills will go a long way to decreasing your score and your handicap as well.

I have found that while being out on the course I have been able to observe others and offer suggests that quickly improve their performance. Helping others with the little things in life are always a joy. It makes my day when I can help someone else with their journey in life and on the golf course.




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