Instruction
Most experts agree that
your practice session
should mirror the strokes
you take on the course. If
70% of your shots are
from 100 yards and
in, then spend 70% of
your practice time on it.
the time in to fi x the problem areas. Seeing
a PGA Professional can also help in this
area. A good coach will not only help with
technique but also give advice on what are
the parts of the game that need attention.
It’s also helpful to have a trained set of eyes
to help you determine if what you feel is
actually what is real.
Another practice fault is to hit the same
club over and over again until you fi nally
feel it’s perfect. Try to hit practice shots
at random. When was the last time you
hit ten 7 iron or lob shots in a row on the
golf course? Random practice is much
more challenging and provides faster
improvement. Remember the old saying,
“When you’re on the driving range you’re
practicing like you’re on the golf course,
and when you’re on golf course, swing
it like you’re practicing on the range”.
So don’t be the golfer who heads to the
practice facility with a driver and 5 irons.
the same hole or practice a tough tee shot
with a couple balls. This is a great way to
learn to focus on the target. This on-course
practice is also a great way for beginning
golfers to see what club to hit from each
distance. You have to remember that golf
is one of the few sports where you don’t
practice on the same fi eld as you play the
game. On course practice can help with this
disadvantage.
I hope these tips help you with your practice
routine and I hope that with quality practice
you reach your goals a lot quicker.
Lastly, let’s discuss if it’s OK to practice on
the golf course. Sure it is. Just don’t do it in
prime golf time and hold up the course. A
good way to practice is to hit 2 or 3 balls on
By Frank Mantua
Director of Golf at US Golf Camps
www.usgolfcamps.com
GolfPlus Junior March-April 2020
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