| Golf is a tough game to master and you need all the | | | | much time but it is important to be consistent and do |
| help you can get to learn how to lower your | | | | it regularly. |
| handicap. It is possible to reduce your golf scores but | | | | Tip 3: Exercise |
| there is no magic shortcut. You will need to put the | | | | While golf is not the most physical sport on the |
| time and effort in to practice and learn the skills | | | | planet it still does require a good level of fitness. If |
| necessary to play better. Here are a few tips to help | | | | you are trying to become a professional player then |
| you along the way. | | | | being strong is a must which is why it is often a |
| Tip 1: Focus on the short game | | | | good idea to take part is some sort of weight |
| The short game is most likely the best way for you | | | | training program. |
| to be able to take strokes off your scorecard very | | | | You want to focus on exercises that strengthen the |
| quickly. Spend more time hitting wedge shots from | | | | wrists and the core muscles like the abdominals. |
| 120 yards and in and also spend more time around | | | | Doing wrist curls is a great way to build your wrist |
| the greens chipping and hitting bunker shots. | | | | muscles and crunches can help to build your |
| These shots can really add up very quickly so if you | | | | abdominal strength. |
| can master them then you will well on your way to | | | | Tip 4: Master course management |
| shooting lower scores. When it comes to putting you | | | | Many golfers throw away a lot of shots during their |
| want to spend a little time working on mechanics and | | | | rounds because they do not do a very good job of |
| then hit a lot of short putts. | | | | managing their game on the course. They will take |
| Short putts are great to practice because you will | | | | very risky shots or pick the wrong clubs for a |
| make a lot of them which means that it will also | | | | particular shot. |
| boost your confidence levels. Confidence is a key | | | | It is far better to be a little conservative and not go |
| factor to great putting so make sure that you are | | | | for the big shot especially if you are a high handicap |
| always thinking positively about your putting and your | | | | player. You need to look at the hazards around the |
| golf game in general. | | | | course and you also need to take a look at your |
| When you are putting always try to make the putt | | | | game and hit the shots that give you the greatest |
| and never lay up short of the hole. See the putt | | | | chance of shooting a low score on that hole. |
| dying into the hole in your mind before you strike the | | | | Sometimes laying up short even on a par 4 hole may |
| ball. This will ensure that even if you miss your ball will | | | | be the best idea because you can then rely on good |
| still end up much closer to the hole. | | | | chipping and putting to put the ball in the hole. This is |
| Tip 2: Practice regularly | | | | why working on short shots during practice is |
| I know we are all busy with all the other aspects of | | | | important because it gives you the ability to be a |
| our lives so getting enough practice can be difficult. It | | | | little conservative and not always go for the pin. |
| is not necessary to spend hours and hours practicing | | | | Perhaps the most important key to lowering your |
| but rather hit a few balls, chip and putt at least 3 to | | | | golfing handicap is to be consistent so keep at it and |
| 5 times a week to learn the game. Each practice | | | | maintain good practice habits. |
| session may take an hour total which is not that | | | | |