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WHAT IS THE BEST GOLF TIP EVER?

Teresa Kelly — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:13:25 +0000

In my humble opinion, the best golf tip ever is to MASTER YOUR TEMPO.

So many players rush their swing in the backswing. This throws off your rhythm and timing, which results in inconsistency, and poor scores.

Your tempo should be a consistent 2:1 speed ratio: that is, count 2 beats on your backswing, and 1 beat on your downswing. Let your backswing load and coil during those 2 beats, then create acceleration on the downswing for that one, powerful beat.

Mastering your tempo will enhance your golf swing, help lower those scores, and make you one happy golfer!

WHERE TO TEE UP THE BALL ON THE TEE BOX

Teresa Kelly — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:40:12 +0000

Do you find yourself arriving at the tee box, and teeing up your ball in the middle of the tee box? Instead, use the entire tee box to your advantage. There are a few things to consider when determining where on the tee box you should tee up your ball:

where is the trouble on my drive?
which direction is the wind blowing?

A good rule of thumb is to tee up the ball on the side where the trouble is. Visually, it is a better angle to aim away from the trouble and into the fairway. For example, if there is water on the left side of the tee box, tee up your ball on the right side, and aim down the left of the fairway.

If the wind is blowing hard left to right, tee the ball up on the right side, and aim down the left to allow the wind to naturally bring the ball back into the fairway.

Using these basic course strategies will help you avoid the trouble around the golf course.

THE PRE-SHOT ROUTINE

Teresa Kelly — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 22:25:00 +0000

Here are some steps to build a solid pre-shot routine:

Standing behind the ball, choose your primary target. Look down the target line and choose a spot a few feet in front of the ball. This is the intermediate target. Keep your eye on that spot and approach the ball by setting your club face pointing to that intermediate target, which could be a discoloured blade of grass, or a leaf.
Once the club is set, align your body parallel to the target line.
Visualize your shot and take 2 practice swings.
Go ahead and make your shot and hold your finish.
If for any reason your pre-shot routine should get interrupted, or if you are distracted, step away and start again.

Performing an identical series of preparatory steps before every shot relaxes the muscles and clears the mind, which can increase your chances of a successful golf shot. Remember that all your pre-shot decisions are made standing behind the ball while looking out at the target. Take into consideration, the wind direction, assess the lie and the yardage, and club selection. Practice your pre-shot routine on the driving range before you take it to the golf course.