I've reached a respectable handicap of 8 but seem to have hit a wall - I play a very consistent game but even though I've played loads in the last 12 months I have not really improved. Any tips on lowering handicap even more. Tempted to go for some one on one pro lessons....
2006-09-18 21:44:34 · 15 answers · asked by BigBoy 3 in Sports ➔ Golf
work on ur short game. its ur bread and butter. try to make yourself thing that u can get up and down from a trash can. i have shot even par and hit only 2 greens before. but i did have 20 putts and chipped and pitched my heart out.
2006-09-19 07:45:17 · answer #1 · answered by bigman42718 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
course management, 70 yards and in pitching and chipping and putting - I have started to play so much better when I play the course from the flag back to the tee - example...395 yard Par 4 - I carry my 8 iron exactly 150 when I play a fade - I hit my 3 wood about 240-250 - so instead of trying to bomb the ball down the fairway, I'll hit a smooth 3 wood which I normally place in the fairway and I'll have a good yardage in - has worked wonders for my game, along with learning how to draw and fade the ball against/with the wind - my putting is average to below and my good iron play saves me quite a bit - if I improved my putting, I would shave 3-4 strokes EASY - manage the course and get your short game dialed in along with your putting
2006-09-19 18:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by Big Buddy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lesson or two is a good idea. You are obviously repeating the same mistake, and it would be good to see what it is. Alternatively, video yourself playing. That way you can see if you are making an error. Maybe visit a minature golf range to practice your short game.
2006-09-19 04:47:35 · answer #3 · answered by Emma W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not try a lesson? There may just be a few minor things you can change to really improve your game.
2006-09-19 12:53:42 · answer #4 · answered by Rob F 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to analise the finer parts of your game,swing,hip movement and timing,but do one thing at a time as you know if you have too much to think about when playing your shot you will most likely scuff it straight into a tree ten foot in front of you!!!!
iknow it happened to me,i'm a 6 hcp.buy a swing aid,you attach it to the club and if you are in the correct swing position it will lock onto your arm at the top of your backswing!!i found it did wonders for me
2006-09-19 05:23:47 · answer #5 · answered by shimkel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Natural talent will bring you so far. Sounds like you are there. Lessons and lots of practice now to improve.
2006-09-19 08:03:20 · answer #6 · answered by FrogDog 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may have outplayed your golf clubs.They have helped you get to where you are,check with someone that they are the right specs for you.A change could do wonders.
2006-09-21 04:54:15 · answer #7 · answered by Darrell K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BigBoy To improve your golf give up everything and go and play golf day and night. You be next TIGER WOOD.
2006-09-19 04:52:58 · answer #8 · answered by Joe_Young 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the only thing i can think of is take more time to line up your puts, thats is the most important and hard part of any golfers game
2006-09-19 04:52:44 · answer #9 · answered by Southie9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice sliding ur hands up and down ur shaft,when ur finished u will b more relaxed,clear up the mess put the tissues in the bin and then get ur clubs out and give it a go.
2006-09-19 04:53:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋