Here are some of the biggest factors that lead to a consistent golf swing and scoring consistently well on the links.

10 short game tricks to instantly lower your score

1. Putting turn toes in.
2. Pace your putts – one inch per step.
3. Stroke then look.
4. Lean forward when putting.
5. Choke down on short shots.
6. Heel up for chips.
7. Square looks open for pitches.
8. Remeber: Speed and sand.

The pros ARE better than amateurs, but often by a few degrees, an inch, or one mph of speed control (in putting, for example). But it could be said that it is their ability to consistently control these fine margins, as well as the accumulations of the combinations of fine margins, which make them superhuman.

1. Setup Position. So much of your game happens before you ever hit a shot.
2. Focus on Tempo & Rhythm.
3. The Importance of Impact Position.
4. Don’t Forget Your Short Game.
5. Compete Consistently.

1. Inconsistent Set Up. Good posture is the key to balance and good solid contact. Being in proper posture for each and every club in your bag will almost always lead to being more consistent in contact and direction.

The main reason why a golfer can’t hit their irons consistently is due to incorrect stance, poor contact with the ball, or using an iron that is too long or short for their height.

Generally speaking, a thin or fat shot is caused by having your swing center too far behind the ball at impact. This error causes your club to bottom out too far behind the ball and will cause you to hit the ground first (a fat shot) or hit the top of the ball (a thin shot).

Hitting a green in regulation (GIR) is defined as the following – if any part of your ball is touching the putting surface and the number of strokes taken is at least two fewer than par.

Alleviate aim issues with this 4-step pre-shot routine

1. IDENTIFY THE BALL-POSITION LINE. Stand behind the ball and picture a line that’s perpendicular to your target line and even with the ball.
2. POINT YOUR BIG TOE AT THE BALL.
3. GET HIPS AND SHOULDERS PARALLEL.
4. SET YOUR FEET PARALLEL.

The most important aspect of hitting the golf ball is “keeping your eye on the golf ball” – correct? If you say “Yes” – then you’re not swinging the golf club as fluid and precise as you should. If you said “Yes” then you’re trying too hard to get underneath a small object that doesn’t have much room to get underneath.

Typically, this means that the clubface does not come into direct contact with the golf ball as something has happened on the backswing, downswing or transition. A common error is that golfers tend to catch too much turf first, therefore hitting the ball too high on the face. This is known as a fat, or heavy, shot.

When this is the case, you “top” the shot. This also occurs when there is too much weight on your right side. Golfers tend to set up to open to the target with their shoulders. This creates an over-the-top movement, causing you to again “top” the ball.

Golfers that sweep the ball and golfers that hit down on the ball (take a divot). Both types of swing styles are effective, but if you are having trouble hitting your fairway woods high enough or topping the ball, you should try taking a divot. YES, it’s ok to take a divot while hitting a fairway wood!