Aiming To Become A Better Golfer This Year?

When we talk about getting better at golf, we usually jump to ideas like joining a club, working more with a pro, switching out your irons and woods with clubs that match your specs, and extremes like this. All of these could contribute towards shaving strokes off your game, but it’s important to note there are other, less expensive options that can improve it, too. Here are a few for you to consider.

1. Get your eyes checked regularly

This might seem silly, but it is not – Get your eyes tested regularly. You might joke about how you play better when the ball and the fairway are a blur, but the reality of this is that being able to see correctly will improve your game. You need clear vision in order to aim properly, and it will also help improve coordination between your hands and your club and will improve eye-teaming plays a big role in having good depth perception.

2. Get a putter that fits you

You use it extensively, so it might as well be fitted to you. It is also probably the least fitted club in your bag. Golf Digest found that two-thirds of golfers do not fit into the standard length of 35 inches and that 28 percent of golfers either need more than 35 inches or less than 34 inches for their putter. This meaning that there are some pretty terrible fits out there.

3. Swing more at home

It is easy to say the best way to improve is to practice more, but what is not always easy is getting yourself to a golf course considering the current epidemic. You could practice your swing in the backyard, but if that is not appealing you could look at investing in some of the best golf simulators to really take your home practice to the next level. This is great as it only takes up a fraction of the space and can really improve your abilities.

4. Hold your pose after every shot

Whether it is a chip, a putt, a bunker shot, or a drive, if you focus on getting yourself into a nice finish position, you will be amazed to find how much better your ball-striking will become.

5. Practice with your worst ball

If you are wanting to develop the game and mental toughness needed to play consistently good golf you should use your worst ball and play from that every time. The concept is pretty simple. You hit two balls from every position and only play the one that is worse. This means that you concentrate on every shot and if you can make par playing only your worse ball, you are able to handle adversity and improve your ability to play difficult shots.

6. Walk more during your game

Aside from the fact that it’s just better for you. Walking gets you more in tune with the game. Think about it. When you take a walk after a good or bad shot you have the opportunity to actually look at the green. When you walk up to a shot, you can see where the pin is and decide what side of the green you want to play on. You have the time, to sum up the risks and rewards of a shot over a water hazard, which just doesn’t happen when you zip off in a golf cart.

7. Stretch your hamstrings

If you do not stretch them regularly, your hamstrings probably hate you. Our mostly seated lifestyles are just one of the things working against them in terms of good function and when the hamstrings become chronically short and tight, they wreak havoc on your golf swing. This also leads to injuries that keep you off the course, so it is a great idea to start your day by stretching your hamstrings.

8. Have a specific plan when you go down to the range

Swing recklessly and for fun at the range can be extremely detrimental to your game. This is because you form bad habits and improper muscle memory. The next time you are working through a bucket, pick a target in the distance and aim or that rather than just swinging for the sake of swinging. This gives your session purpose and prevents aimless hacking and replicates how you would play if you were on the green.

Improving your skills as a golfer is not that hard, especially if you know where to start. By coming up with a solid plan, investing in the right equipment, and having sufficient determination, you can take your game to the next level. Thanks to the tips stated above, you can make these things possible.