We all want to get better but often we don’t collect the data necessary to know what to work on. When at a practice facility you may notice that the most common club used to practice with is the driver. Driving the ball well is very important but you hit this club an average of 12 times a round and use your wedges about 20 times and your putter 25 time a round. Wouldn’t it make more sense to practice with those tools?
Maybe this questionnaire will help you understand your game a little better and what you can improve on. It should take just a few minutes and may guide you to a more prosperous golf future. You need to be realistic, if you hit the ball 120 off the tee, are not physically strong and don’t plan on getter stronger or more flexible don’t set your goal to hit the ball 280 yards. Know where your are and where you would like to go.
Fill in the blanks below.
Driving
How far do I carry the ball now ______ goal_______
What percentage of fairways do I hit now______goal
Irons
How often do I hit the green from
200 yards now_________ goal_________
150 yards now__________ goal_________
100 yards now__________ goal_________
75 yards now__________ goal__________
Pitching
Ideally you should get the ball as a professional 50% or better from within 30 yards
I get the ball up and downs fron 30 yards or closer ____% goal____%
Chipping
Within 10 yards of the green you should get the ball up and down 70% of the time as a profession
I get the ball up and down ______% of the time, goal is _____%
Putting
Good putters on our make abou 90% of 4′, 70% of 5′ and about 40% of 10′ putts.
I make about ____ % 4′, ______%5′ and ______% 10′ my goal is ____%4′, ______%5 and ______%10′ putts.
Mental game
Tour players do not make an abundance of mental mistakes. They typically will make a mistake or two during the round it is estimated that some amateurs make bad decisions on about 60% of their shots.
I currently make good decisions on about ______% of my shots, my goal is _______% of shots.
Next take a big picture look at your game and write your self a note on what you need to do to get your handicap to your goal. Then print out this sheet and put it into your golf bag.
Good luck
Jim Hartnett, PGA
www.myhome4golf.com
