Ohio Golf Journal September 2017

the golf ball. Take full swings on the range, even take a bigger swing than normal to ingrain the feel of always taking a full swing. Short back swings are the most common error of the average golfer on the golf course. 6.Practice Chipping and Putting Average golfers want to step onto the range, hit the driver and impress the ladies, as well as, their playing companions. “Chicks Dig the Long Ball, but Chipping it close and Making the Putt wins the Money, and Chicks Love Money More!” Most golfers will lower their scores faster if they spend more time on the practice green than hitting slices and hooks on the driving range. A good rule of thumb, spend at least as much time on the practice green as on the driving range. For higher handicap golfers, spending more time on the practice green will lower your scores exponentially. Golf is meant to be a relaxing and enjoyable endeavor. If you are playing poorly on the course, you are probably not having a good time. Spending quality time on the practice green and range will greatly increase your enjoyment level when you do hit the course. Ohio Golf Journal