The game of golf has a lot to offer and it definitely worth playing even though it may cost a little more than other sports. It is most enjoyable when you are getting better and shooting good scores each time you play. So what is the key to becoming a great golfer? The answer is quite simple and it is not just practicing all the time because very few people have the luxury to practice as much and play as much as they want. The key is to understand how to practice effectively so that you can shoot low scores and not have to spend too much time on the practice range. You can even practice at home working on basic swing mechanics and putting mechanics.
Learn the game backwards:
Most people that are new to golf step up to the practice range and the first club they usually grab is the driver. This is a mistake, you should instead start with the wedges and slowly work your way. This does not mean that the driver is not important because it is but you need to focus on developing your short game as much as your long game. If you struggle with the short game then you will also definitely struggle with the driver and other long irons. Thus you need to hit enough balls with the wedges and then be sure to also spend some time on the greens hitting putts from various lengths. Learning to hit chip shots well is also important and can cut a lot of strokes from your handicap.
Look for the worst possible lies around the practice greens and learn to get out of them effectively. This way, when you do hit the course you will find that it is much easier to hit good shots around the greens since you will most likely face easier lies and situations than you usually practice under. Spend a lot of time on hitting short putts around the greens as they are critical in order for you to be the best putter you can be. If you become a solid short putter then this will filter into your long putts too and allow you to be more effective from long range since you will not be afraid to miss as you know you have a solid short putting game that can save you most of the time.
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