For most of the country the end of this month indicates the end of golf season. Many of us have worked on our games and don’t want to put away the clubs yet. We don’t want to lose the good things about our game in the off season. So why not take a little time to ensure you don’t have to start from scratch next spring?
Taking a few steps can really shorten you ramp up time next spring. The first thing to do is pretty easy these days with phone cameras. Get a friend and go to the range. Take video of you swing with a few different clubs. Video your swing from the target line, (golf ball to the target) and face on with a wedge, 6-iron and Driver. You can review these with your golf instructor over the winter or just use them as a guide when you start to play again.
Take inventory and set new goals for the next season. If your goal is to improve then a good idea is to understand the strength and weaknesses of your game. So make a list of the components of your game then you can make new goals. Rank each area from 1-10.
Driving
Woods
Long Irons
Mid Irons
Short Irons
Pitching
Chipping
Putting
Scoring
Course Management
Mental Game
Distance
Practice
After ranking yourself from 1-10 you should see where you are losing strokes and can improve next season. Now it should be easier to set goals that will help you improve!You can then search through this site and find articles and video on each area.
You can then search through this site and find articles and video on each area.
In the off season spend some time stretching, practicing, getting stronger or doing anything that will make you happier, healthier and better at golf.
Jim Hartnett
www.myhome4golf.com
