Five Simple Ways to Improve Your Score

By August 25, 2017Tips & Tutorials
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So much goes into playing golf that we often forget the simple things.  Whether it be working on swing mechanics, practicing lag putting or trying out a new type of ball, golfers are always looking at ways to improve.

Signs of improvement is what many golfers are aiming for each time they are on the course and it’s great to see your scores coming down or a new shot technique you have practiced coming off during a round.

However, today we have five simple tips which will help to lower your score.

Firstly, try not to get over concerned with your mechanics during a round of golf and concentrate only on playing golf.  The last thing you want to do during a round of golf is start adjusting your swing as it will not end with good results.  Save that for the practice range and enjoy playing a round of golf.

Secondly, if you find your performance levels are inconsistent during a round of golf, this could be due to your tempo throughout the 18 holes.

Your tempo comes from the time it takes you to create your golf swing from beginning to end.  So, your pre-shot routine falls into this category and if you keep changing the way you approach the ball and set-up your swing, you are going to find it difficult to maintain any sort of tempo.  Try and keep the way you play your shot and the time it takes you to play your shot the same.

The third way you can improve your golf score is by aiming for the largest part of the green and not the pin.  Make an honest judgement as to your chances of getting the ball close to the hole from your position and the risks involved.

If you know in your mind you are very unlikely to get the ball to land near the hole, play towards the fatter part of the green.  This applies when playing with a fairway wood or long iron, as these are the clubs which present the greatest risk of an inaccurate shot.  If you are using a short club then you can feel more confident of getting the ball close to the flag, depending on how you are playing that day.

The fourth tip is to understand the times when the driver is best left in the bag.

Good play off the tee is not only about how far you can hit the ball.  Think about what length you want to leave for your second shot and from what position you would like to play it from on the fairway.  Having made these considerations, it is often best to use a different club.

Finally, try and remain positive throughout your round.  This is not referring to a positive attitude as such but more so in terms of individual shots.  Do not look at shot over water for example and think to yourself ‘don’t hit this into the water’ as you will probably do just that.

Instead, try forgetting about the water and focus only on where you want the ball to land.