BALLANTYNE | tee it up
and direction of the miss is important. The best players not only plan for misses, but they also work on their game and practice to improve the extent and predictability of their miss hits. Take an on-course lesson to help identify your biggest weaknesses and then work to improve your ball control. The best instruction occurs on the course, where the game is played.
Develop your
course-management skills. Create a set of standards to help with decision-
making and management of the course. Here are two rules that will help you eliminate at least two or three shots from your next round.
Rule #1
If you aren't sure you can execute the shot 60 percent of the time, don't try it.
Most golfers identify an aggressive target and take a conservative swing. Pick a conservative target and take an aggressive swing.
Rule #2
Only take one risk per hole. If you take a risk off the tee and find your ball
in the rough, pitch the ball back into play. Never compound the problem by making bad decisions. If you're interested in improving your ball control and lowering your scores without rebuilding your golf swing, feel free to call me at 704-542-7635 to schedule an on-course playing lesson today.
The yellow and red arcs represent two choices a golfer has on this shot.
The red trajectory is the aggressive selection, which can often lead to a high-stroke score. The distance is 172 yards to the flag, and the shot has to clear two hazards, water and a bunker.
The yellow trajectory is the more conservative option. It is 160 yards to the target, the middle of the green, and extends only over the water
hazard. Choosing an iron that ensures the golfer can cover 160 yards is also recommended.
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