Spending the day on the links is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Golf may seem like a leisure sport, but it’s also incredibly beneficial to your health. Plus, with the beautiful view and peace and quiet, you’re in for a real treat.
The next time you step on the green, you may want to see some better results. Here’s how to improve your accuracy on a golf course.
It’s All in the Wrist
Like most hand coordination sports, it’s all in the wrist. And in this case, it’s all in the flex of your wrist—specifically the left one. You need to keep your left wrist flexible so the swing can follow through. Bend your wrist so the palm moves a little closer to your forearm.
Doing so will put the club at the exact placement it needs to be to compress the ball. Now you have better control over the distance and trajectory of the shot. Start with 50-yard wedge shots and see how those improve, then gradually move on to further distances.
First Head, Then Foot
Remember to begin with the head and then focus on the feet. We don’t mean your actual head, though. We’re referring to the club head. Don’t make the rookie mistake of walking up and positioning your feet before the club head.
Instead, walk up to the ball, place the club head down, and aim before you situate your stance. If you do it the other way, your feet will more than likely aim in the wrong direction. If you’re struggling to get the positioning down, consider using some alignment sticks until you can do it naturally.
Practice Makes Perfect
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Golf is not a sport many master immediately. It will take hours of practice, and you don’t need to do it all on the course. If you don’t have time to make it out to links, you’ll want the next best thing.
A quality hitting mat and simulator setup will help you get the results you want. Improved accuracy is just one of the many benefits. They’re also stable, and the feel and sound are incredibly lifelike. It won’t feel like you’re in your home or the office.
Seeing Is Believing
Aside from the physical skills you need, golf is also a mind game. You need to visualize yourself and the target clearing. It goes a little beyond seeing yourself doing it and then doing it.
When you see where you want the ball to go, don’t visualize a general spot or location. Instead, pick the exact spot you want the ball to land. Then picture a ring surrounding that area. The ring should be about 10 or 20 yards before the target.
Improving your accuracy on the golf course will take more than one session. Just make sure you apply all these tips every time.
