Golf Preparation

Golf is a fickle game, the highs and lows of which can be very frustrating. So how do you get consistency into your game of golf? The simple answer is through practice, because most of us if we are being honest do not visit the practice ground very often.

Ok I will help you out a little here; we all lead busy lives and find it difficult to spare the time for practice right? So if you can’t find the time to get to the golf range or practice ground at your golf course, then you must be better prepared when you do get the chance of a game of golf.

I see it all the time, hurtling down the road at the last minute grab the golf equipment, run to the first tee and before you know where you are your handicap has been used after 6 holes. Be honest with yourself here and think which nine you play better, the front or back. The majority of golfers will say the back nine, and the simple reason being, they have loosened up by then and are playing at their normal pace and in control.

Check out these tips for your golf preparation.

1. Arrive earlier at the golf club; give yourself an extra 20 minutes before you tee off. This will allow you to relax and organise yourself for the game ahead.
2. This extra time should be used wisely to loosen up, use 2 clubs together and gently practice the movements in your golf swing, slowly building up to a full swing.
3. The little time you have remaining you should spend on the putting green getting used to the speed of the greens for the day. If you can hit a few practice chips around the putting green, although most if not all golf courses don’t allow it.
4. Make sure you arrive at the first tee 5 minutes before you are due to tee off, this will give you time to exchange cards with your partners, arrange terms of your game for the day etc and it will allow you to organise yourself and prepare for the first swing of the round.

Giving yourself the extra time to do this will get your game of golf off to a better start and not the usual crazy sprint to the first tee with stiff muscles trying to make a decent swing, then finding yourself off to the usual bad tee shot and resulting poor golf until you warm up and play your normal game.

DON’T DO IT  !!!!!!!!!

Do yourself and your golf game a huge favour by following this simple guide, and give yourself the best chance to enjoy those precious few hours at your golf club. You owe it to yourself to get the best out of your game of golf.