Sound familiar? The point is, if you want to play better golf you have to practice everyday. Before you automatically say you don't have time, consider that practice doesn't have to mean going to the driving range and pounding a couple of buckets of balls. It is well documented that the best and fastest way to improve your game is to improve your short game. High handicappers waste most of there shots within 100 yards of the pin. Which stands to reason that if you sharpen your short game, you will easily drop strokes off your average score.
An hour long session everyday is out of the question for the average golfer, ten minutes a day is certainly within reason. Here are few things you can do for 10 minutes everyday:
1 Practice putting for a few minutes before dinner. Putting practice by far can be the most beneficial. Putting should be the cornerstone of your short practice sessions. Even if it is for only a few minutes, you want to keep the feel of your putter fresh in your mind. Look at putting as a game within in itself.
2. Chip golf balls in your backyard. Becoming an great chipper is another way to shave those strokes off your handicap. Practice making clean contact so when you are on the course you have much less anxiety about chili dipping or sculling the ball across the green. If you feel comfortable chipping, it takes stress off your irons because you know that if you miss the green you have the confidence to chip it close to save par.
3. Read a golf magazine. The articles and tips that are in golf magazines today are extremely helpful if you are willing to try them.
4. Read golf tips on the internet The internet is an unlimited source for golf tips
5. Golf stretches before breakfast. Stretching is a good way to increase your distance with all clubs. All of the top pros spend a good amount of time on maintaining and increasing their flexibility. How else do they hit 300 yard drives.
Pick one(or two) from the list everyday and do it for 10 minutes. By doing something to improve your game everyday gives you confidence when you are on the golf course, and we all know that confidence on the course is priceless.
Each morning she dragged herself out of bed. Instead of feeling recharged, she felt like she had just finished swimming across the Atlantic ocean. After three cups of coffee to wake her up, she would drive to her job as a secretary.
Still groggy but mildly alert, she spent all morning filing papers, answering the phone, and making appointments. About 1:30 fatigue's ugly claws would sink into her. Her productivity would be cut by 40% as she struggled through the afternoon.
Five o'clock would come and she would head home. Already feeling drained she would fight the evening battle. A quick supper and then off to evening classes. Ashley would try to fight off fatigue as she struggled to listen to the teacher.
Back at home the caffeine would flow from cup to mouth as she pressed to get her school work done. After hitting the pillow, the cycle would repeat itself the next day. Weekends were not much better.
Tyler said, "It sounds like your lack of energy is keeping you from enjoying life, preventing you from doing what you want to in life, and is making you feel depressed and discouraged."
"Yes, that is exactly it", Ashley tiredly replied.
Tyler asked, "Ashley, would you spare an extra 20 minutes a day if you knew it would increase your energy and make you feel great?"
"Of course!" Ashley exclaimed.
Tyler went on. "A year ago I was in a similar situation. I would get home from work tired and not feel like doing anything. Often I would get drowsy in the afternoon."
"However, this has all changed. Now I get home from work and I am usually not tired. I sleep better at night and I am much more productive. I feel like a new person!"
Ashley leaned forward, "What is the secret?"
"There are several different secrets, but let me share the key one. Each morning I get up 20 minutes early and take a brisk walk outside or around my house. This wakes me up and gives me a shot of energy that lasts through the day."
"If I don't get to it in the morning, I walk during lunch break. Sometimes I may feel tired when I get home, so I take another short walk to get my energy flowing."
"That's work", Ashley said disappointedly as she leaned back. "It would cut back on my sleep and I am already tired."
"It is not work or a time waster," Tyler countered. "It is an investment. You are investing a few minutes a day to gain back hours in extra energy. It is a simple choice: 15 hours of lack of energy or 20 minutes of walking and 15 hours of increased energy."
Tyler went on and shared the benefits of walking that studies have discovered. They include:
=Reduced risk of colds, sickness, and the flu. =Better rest at night. =Enhance moods. =Weight loss. =Reduced risk for many health problems.
Ashley was now more interested and sat upright.
Tyler went on. "I urge you to take the one week challenge. Spend 20 minutes a day for one week walking. Observe the results and then decide if it is worth it."
"OK!" Ashley excitedly replied.
Three weeks later, Tyler bumped into Ashley again. This time she was smiling and she had a spring to her step.
"I can't believe it!" She exclaimed giving him a hug. "I feel better, I have more energy, and I am happier."
"That's great!" Tyler said as Ashley released her hug. "Let's take a walk and I will share some more keys with you."
"Awesome!" Ashley replied as they turned and started to walk down the street.
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