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What Does It Take To Become A Scratch Golfer?

So what is the secret to playing scratch golf and is it possible for the average weekend hacker to achieve it. Well, the reality is that being a scratch golfer does require a commitment that most people are probably not going to be able to make. But for those few that aspire to be successful tournament players and are willing to make the commitment then here is a formula that might work for you:

Practice 5 times a week:

You need to practice ideally 5 times a week and you definitely want to give yourself at least 2 days off to recover from all that golfing. Rest is important so do not get over enthusiastic and practice every day otherwise you will wear yourself out and become ineffective.

The way you practice also matters a lot, you want to spend time on the range working on your wedges at least 30% of the time and your driver at least 40% of the time. Also be sure to spend at least 15 to 20 minutes around the greens hitting various chips and bunker shots.
When it comes to putting hit a few long putts to get a feel for the greens and their speed and then spend some time sinking short putts from inside 10 feet as these are critical to playing good golf and shooting consistently low scores.

Play at least 2 to 3 rounds a week:

You want to make sure you are also playing at least 2 rounds a week as playing experience is important since the practice area is not always sufficient for maximum improvement. You need to be out there and also practicing your course management skills and routine in order to develop greater consistency.

If you can maintain these practice and playing habits for at least a year or two then your chances of being a scratch player are very good. Once you get to scratch then you will still need to continue these good habits in order to remain at scratch and while you are at it be sure to enter tournaments whenever you can as they will motivate you further to maintain these practice habits. Good luck.

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