Golfers are by their nature competitive. Whether you only play with clients on weekends or with your friends every so often, you want to win and lower your score on a regular basis. Lowering your score is all about consistency. Developing a consistent approach, a consistent drive swing, and a consistent short game are the keys to golf. Here’s what you need to do to get there:
· Get the proper equipment. Your clubs should fit you if you want to develop a consistent swing. Take the time to test golf clubs before you buy them. The clubs should be about the same distance from the tips of your fingers to the ground when your arms are at your sides.
· Practice the correct swing form. For right-handers, put your left hand on the top of the club, and interconnect your left thumb with your right pinky finger and hold the club with your right hand. Bend over the ball with your waist—avoid doing this with your back. Keep your left arm straight as you bring the club back. Bend your right arm at a 90-degree angle. When you uncoil your swing, keep your head down and your eyes focused on the ball. Swing through the ball and follow through.
· Stay loose at the tee. Trying to hit the ball with all of your force will ruin your form. Stay relaxed and focus on your mechanics when you step up to the tee.
Harry Jodoin is a veteran automobile executive who has spent many hours on the golf course.
· Get the proper equipment. Your clubs should fit you if you want to develop a consistent swing. Take the time to test golf clubs before you buy them. The clubs should be about the same distance from the tips of your fingers to the ground when your arms are at your sides.
· Practice the correct swing form. For right-handers, put your left hand on the top of the club, and interconnect your left thumb with your right pinky finger and hold the club with your right hand. Bend over the ball with your waist—avoid doing this with your back. Keep your left arm straight as you bring the club back. Bend your right arm at a 90-degree angle. When you uncoil your swing, keep your head down and your eyes focused on the ball. Swing through the ball and follow through.
· Stay loose at the tee. Trying to hit the ball with all of your force will ruin your form. Stay relaxed and focus on your mechanics when you step up to the tee.
Harry Jodoin is a veteran automobile executive who has spent many hours on the golf course.