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re: Any simple golf tips to lower score for a beginner?

Posted on 6/20/16 at 3:44 pm to
Posted by Ridgewalker
Member since Aug 2012
4207 posts
Posted on 6/20/16 at 3:44 pm to
Don't focus on the ball, try to focus on the back half of the ball and hit that.
Posted by tokenBoiler
Lafayette, Indiana
Member since Aug 2012
5039 posts
Posted on 6/20/16 at 4:25 pm to
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It's all in the legs.


12 Leather-wedge works wonders in the rough.
Posted by tokenBoiler
Lafayette, Indiana
Member since Aug 2012
5039 posts
Posted on 6/20/16 at 4:28 pm to
Guy that hits the hole-in-one has to buy drinks for everybody.

Don't be that guy. Be the guy hanging out with him.

Posted by CBandits82
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Member since May 2012
58871 posts
Posted on 6/20/16 at 4:29 pm to
Work on alignment.



One stick at the target, the other PARALLEL LEFT of the target. Tons of golfers are misaligned and that is where the frustration comes in. Every time you hit a ball on the range be properly aligned to the target. Ingrain the feel of this.

Second, work on short game as much as possible.
This post was edited on 6/20/16 at 4:30 pm
Posted by VaBamaMan
North AL
Member since Apr 2013
8225 posts
Posted on 6/20/16 at 5:08 pm to
I always teach guys to lay a club down touching each toe while in your stance, and wherever it's pointing is where you're aiming.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28545 posts
Posted on 6/20/16 at 6:56 pm to
When I played competitively I would end each practice by making 30 3 foot putts in a row. If I missed, start over.

Posted by plazadweller
South Georgia
Member since Jul 2011
12383 posts
Posted on 6/20/16 at 8:36 pm to
Work on putting and short game & as for hitting on the range "grip it & rip it". The less you think abt it the better you'll be. The more you let your mind take over your swing the more you'll fight your swing. Just my .02
Posted by Ridgewalker
Member since Aug 2012
4207 posts
Posted on 6/20/16 at 8:39 pm to
So, after all these tips...this guy is screwed!
Posted by plazadweller
South Georgia
Member since Jul 2011
12383 posts
Posted on 6/20/16 at 8:41 pm to
One can never conquer golf
Posted by UMRealist
Member since Feb 2013
35906 posts
Posted on 6/20/16 at 9:34 pm to
Get yourself a foot wedge and use it often.
Posted by CBandits82
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Member since May 2012
58871 posts
Posted on 6/20/16 at 10:28 pm to
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I always teach guys to lay a club down touching each toe while in your stance, and wherever it's pointing is where you're aiming.



Alignment is everything.

You can have a great swing but if you aren't aligned properly it means nothing. You would be amazed how many golfers are mis aligned on EVERY shot.
Posted by Notherdamnhog
Huntsville, Al
Member since Aug 2010
6224 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 6:53 am to
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So, after all these tips...this guy is screwed
Kinda like reading Golf Digest. One issue will add 5 strokes to my next round.
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
68531 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 7:41 am to
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Alignment is everything.
You can have a great swing but if you aren't aligned properly it means nothing. You would be amazed how many golfers are mis aligned on EVERY shot.

But you need to separate the upper half of your body from the lower half.....see Freddy Couples. Just because you're aligned to your target before you swing doesn't mean you'll be aligned to your target at impact....and vice versa.
Posted by Jebeco
Clear Lake City, TX
Member since Jul 2014
3292 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:46 am to
Practice putting and especially chip shots. If you're having trouble with your driver, don't get frustrated. Use a 1 iron off the tee maybe.
This post was edited on 6/21/16 at 8:46 am
Posted by Pinche Cabron
TN
Member since Nov 2015
3639 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 9:07 am to
Slow down

Keep your head down

Practice swing before every stroke to get the proper feel of the club

Become proficient in 3 clubs: 3 Wood, 7 Iron, Putter

And the greatest tip of all - quit now and don't get into it
Posted by mizslu314
Dirty STL
Member since Sep 2013
16713 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 3:17 pm to
start with a wedge, master that than move to 9, 8, 7 .....
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