Tag Archives: practice

Found the perfect warm-up routine!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

I’ve been experimenting with several warm-up techniques this season and have finally hit on one that fully prepares me to play.    Several routines have left me fidgety and uncomfortable for the first few holes until my natural rhythm takes over, … Continue reading →

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Little Bennett – Course Review

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Summary Little Bennett Golf Course in Clarksburg, Maryland, is the northern most of the nine Montgomery County Golf operated facilities.  Located on the border of Montgomery and Frederick Counties, the course combines the look and feel of a country club … Continue reading →

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Addicted to golf? How do you know?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

What are the warning signs for golf addiction and how do you handle?  I haven’t played in three weeks and am definitely missing it.  Once I start playing on a weekly basis, I’ll miss it even more, and worse yet, … Continue reading →

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Play to your strengths, fix your weaknesses

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

What should you work on to improve your golf?  Easy for a PGA professional; they work on everything because they have the time and generally spare no expense.  For amateurs it’s a balancing act based on time, money, skills, and … Continue reading →

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What are the Do’s and Don’ts of golf alignment stick drills?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

I bought my “alignment sticks” about a year ago and have some good findings to share. Do go to your local Home Depot and purchase as many 48″ fiberglass driveway markers as you like.  They are only $2.29 each and … Continue reading →

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2012 golf improvement plan – Early returns are in!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

I’m six weeks into my improvement plan and I’ve got some early feedback and lessons learned to share.  To reiterate, the plan was to work on core strength and conditioning in hopes of better ball striking and to couple that … Continue reading →

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Are you addicted to practice? Apparently I am.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

I’ve been chewing on some advice that Vet4Golfing51 passed on in response to my 2012 improvement plan.  His premise was that I didn’t play enough and that play improves performance more than practice.  I just looked at my 2011 records … Continue reading →

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I’m moving to the Dave Stockton putting method

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

I haven’t read Dave Stockton’s new book Unconscious Putting, but during a recent appearance on The Golf Channel the guru piqued my interest while plugging his paperback.  He reiterated tips from his earlier manifesto, Putt to Win, which I had … Continue reading →

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The backyard range is open!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

I’m finally set up with my new Callaway driving net and Dura Pro range mat. Construction of my hitting platform is done and the backyard range is open! Check out this video snippet of the first shot. Now my family … Continue reading →

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Smart Practice Tip #3. Develop a pre-shot routine

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

To add consistency to your game and build resistance to choking under pressure, develop a pre-shot routine and stick to it.  Your routine can be easily established and should be practiced and put into play for every shot.  Typically, it … Continue reading →

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Smart Practice Tip #2. The Short Game

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

Whether you have several days per week or just a few hours on the weekend to dedicate to game improvement, you should center about 75% of your practice time on the short game.  High handicappers can make significant improvements in … Continue reading →

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Smart Practice Tip #1. Simulating game conditions.

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

If you’re like me, golf is not your day job and you cannot devote hour after hour to game improvement, yet you need to stay as sharp as possible for your weekend play or the occasional tournament.  Typically, I play … Continue reading →

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