Every hole starts with a tee shot. It's not where you make a good score but it's certainly somewhere you can lose one. More consistent driving will trigger greater consistency throughout the game.
Accurate iron play will give you the chance to make birdies so you should be looking for precise results from 200-100 yards in. Learn not to fear your longer irons and gain confidence with your shorter clubs. Go on a flag attack.
The best players will record good scores even when they're playing poorly. This is because they can scramble. Learn how to get up-and-down from the sand and to chip it close every time, then watch your handicap tumble.
The old adage "drive for show, putt for dough," holds true. The pros who top the putting stats tend to also be high on the money lists. Hole more ten footers and eliminate the dreaded three putt.
The great Bobby Jones famously said, "Golf is played on a 5 inch course, the one between your ears." The correct mental attitude can have a huge impact on your performance and, of course, your handicap.
Golfers are now viewed as athletes and physical conditioning plays an increasingly important role. Keep yourself in shape and you'll hit the ball further and more consistently. Also you won't fade at the end of a round.
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