Golf Practice Made Simple and Fun

Let's face it, the only way to become a better, more consistent golfer is to practice. Often, however, practicing is given low or no priority, so you continue to make the same mistakes and feel the same frustrations, while your scores do anything but get lower.

The best players in the world are the best players in the world because they practice and because their practice strategies and methods are designed to improve their games. Vijay Singh is legendary for his practice sessions, which often begin before others arrive and end long after everyone has called it quits for the day. But he's not just hitting balls; he's practicing in a way that improves his game, rather than just amassing a ridiculous total of balls hit.

Tiger Woods has his own practice strategies and methods. Don't think for a moment that his abundant natural talent is enough to take him to the top and keep him there. He works as hard on his game as anyone, not to mention how hard he works on fitness and the mental aspects of the game.

Phil Mickelson's touch around the greens is the product of practice. His practice putting drill is something he takes right to the course, allowing him to take full advantage of the hard work he puts in on the range and on the practice green. He works with coaches, including Butch Harmon and Dave Pelz, but then he practices, practices, practices.

For those of us with day jobs that do not include having full-time caddies, just finding the time for practice is difficult. Then, when we do "practice," it's usually just before we play. But that's not really practice; that's warming up. Practicing to improve your game involves more than just hitting a few balls on the range before you tee off.

So, how do you find the time for practice and what can you do to make the most of that precious time?

That's what this blog is all about. Here, you'll learn the techniques and strategies that can make the short time you have for practicing time well spent. You'll learn some of the basics of the golf swing and how to practice to reinforce those essential elements so you can take them to the course. You'll learn about short game practice and putting practice, without which you cannot improve your scoring. And, you'll learn about the latest and best practice equipment, training aids, books and videos and golf schools.

Check back often. New information will be posted on a regular basis. You'll be glad you did when those lower scores become the norm, rather than the once-in-a-while exception.