Putting Is Very Important (Lesson No. 56)

Practice Short Putts

We need greenies and they are hard to come by. An easier way to shave strokes is to practice 3-4 ft. putts. Maybe you are tired of working on your irons and driver at the range. Maybe disappointed.

Go to the putting green and simply find a level area followed by an area with a slight bend right or left. Practice your short putts and learn how to be not timid. Short putts need a firm stroke with follow through to your target aim.

You will save strokes with a little practice on the putting green. More up and downs and pars will happen!

Richard

Tags: Golf, beginners at golf, Putting,

Use The Driving Range Properly (Lesson No. 55)

Beating Balls Helps Very Little

Years ago Randy Brooks, Asst. Pro at Pine Isle Golf Resort near Lake Lanier, Ga. told me "Only perfect practice makes perfect (helps you get better)." Twenty years later I understand exactly what he was saying. After the early stages of learning the game we need to experiment to find what works best for us. Mainly because we are all quite different physically and in terms of coordination.

My experience has taught me to go to the driving range and work experimentally on the elements of the golf swing. Watching Arnold Palmer, years ago, tune up for a Sr. Tour event on the range I noticed he began with a short iron and easily swung to loosen up for a while. He then graduated to the longer irons and finally the driver. Many start with a wedge. I begin with my seven iron because it resembles more clubs that I use most often.

As for experimenting, I think of my take away, then my lower body and finally my upper body. Most of my efforts to improve accuracy and distance involve the address at take away and the initial grip pressures and turn away from the ball. Balance and posture are exceedingly important in preparing for a good shot.

Lately I have found that relaxation techniques are vital to a good take away. I begin to relax en route to the golf course! Then again after a few shots on the range and again after the second or third hole during play. Tension builds and must be alleviated frequently during practice and also during play.

My current swing thoughts involve the words "Easy followed by Acceleration". Review Lesson No. 51 at left. Scroll down.

Good luck helps too.

Richard Englefield

Tags: Golf lessons, Beginning golfers. Driving range

Stay In Touch With Your Game

How Often We Forget.......

Sorry, we sold out. We might resume production.

Ten years ago I wrote a few articles about game improvement and devised a few items to improve my own game. The Swing Thought Reminder Board shown above was by far the best device I've ever used for improving my game. The subtleties and nuances required for improved consistency were too easy to forget. Frequently I would have to relearn my new techniques each time I returned to the golf course. The home based reminders etched those ideas in my mind so I could easily bring them to the course for my next round of golf.

I have about ten Swing Thought Reminder Boards left over from my earlier marketing efforts a decade ago. It occurred to me they might be helpful to others. If you'd like to try one we'll send it to you for $10. postage prepaid. Included is a Dry-Erase Marking Pen that wipes clear and clean with dry or damp cloth.

I suggest you send an Email telling of your plans to purchase with your mailing address. I can then acknowledge your Email and advise our mailing address for your check. Upon receipt of your check or money order we'll ship immediately, postage prepaid. Sorry we do not accept credit cards at this web site because we are not in business full time..

Best recollection, my costs were around $4.00 for the Boards and $1.50 for the Dry Erase Pen. Postage will be around $3.00. (prepaid). This is merely a close out and we hope an opportunity to help someone's game. However, if we sell them quickly I could be persuaded to go into business again.

At my Country Club three weeks ago we placed five on the counter for display, out of curiosity. Yesterday only two remained. So we shall see.......

The pictures above give you an idea how the boards may be used at home, etc. A daily reminder is an excellent way to ingrain your game improvement ideas.

Good luck.

Dick Englefield

Email:

symphonycomposer@aol.com

Tags: Golf Game Improvement