Thursday, February 19, 2009

Getting off to a good start: Give yourself time!

If you want to start your game well then you need to be
relaxed when you get to the first tee.
You need to get to the course early. Rushing from the
car to first tee will do nothing for your game.
Ideally, get to the course early enough to hit some balls
on the practice range (or warm up net) and got to the
practice green.
Here is a warm up routine for you that will get you in the
right frame of mind to start well.
Go to the range, or warm up net, and hit about 30 balls
with a range of the clubs in your bag. The objective is to
warm up and get the gremlins out.
Start with an easy club such as your 8 iron.
Then work down the set to the driver. For example:
8 Iron - 5 iron - 3 iron - 3 wood - Driver
Then go back to a mid iron (e.g. 6 iron) then go to a
pitching wedge and play shots to different distances.
REMEMBER: The objective is to get warmed up, not worn out!
Next, go to the chipping /putting green and spend 5 minutes
chipping balls to different distances
Next, get the putter out, take 3 balls and start putting.
Practice knocking them in from 3 feet. Then go to the
important 10ft distance. If you can knock them in from
here in your round you will save shots. Practice your
distance drills. Get a feel for the green speed.
Then go off to the first tee 10 minutes before your tee time.
If you do arrive too late at the course, and if you can
do nothing else, have a quick putt. You are going to shoot
almost half your score on the green. You will use your
putter more than any other club in your bag. Make sure
you have a feel for green speed.
This warm up routine should take you no more than 30 minutes,
and you will arrive at the first tee relaxed and warmed up.
This will give you much more confidence with your first shot.
Confidence breeds success!
I hope you have found this tip useful.
Keep a lookout tomorrow for your next Course Management Key Tip
Play Well!

Jay

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