Chasing more distance is something all of us should be doing, basically all the time. But while the benefits are clear, there are also a few ways it can backfire if you approach the task incorrectly.
We consulted a couple of our resident low handicap editors, former college golfer Drew Powell (plus-2.6-handicap) and senior game improvement editor Luke Kerr-Dineen (1.3-handicap), to hear their best tips to improve quickly.
Like most golfers, I’ve got a lot going on in my life, which means limited time to practise. Most of the time I spend dedicating to comes in random pockets, and rarely lasts more than an hour. Which, begs the question, what’s the best way to spend that hour? How can I make it go the furthest for my game?
From how to hit uphill chip shots, to picking the right target from a tee, Molly Braid’s fixes for these questions range from technique tips, to guidance about course management.
Teacher Tony Ruggiero’s students range from PGA Tour players to elite amateurs to everyday weekend warriors. Along the way, he’s noticed a few recurring themes that hold the latter group back.
How often do you see a playing partner hold their finish after clean contact, standing tall to admire their handiwork and let everyone know they hit that one pure without saying a word?
How do you get Leishman-Ernie Els style smoothness (and speed) in your swing? Golf Digest Best Young Teacher Shaun Webb says it starts with reinterpreting how you think about power and speed.
Australian Golf Digest
