Well, if you live in a seasonal climate, the golf season is quickly nearing its end. If you’re lucky, you might see a couple more weeks of playable weather but for the most part, summer is over.
Now before we start talking about anything else, let’s all take a second to be depressed……………………..Okay, that’s long enough. Let’s move on.
Just because the golf season is over, it doesn’t mean you have to stop getting better. Sure, it helps to have a driving range and a practice green at your disposal, but there are still plenty of other things you can work on in the comfort of your own home. Use some of the tips below to keep your game in shape so that you don’t miss a beat come next March.
Take 100 Swings per Day – Forget about hitting balls or trying to have perfect mechanics and just swing. Grab a club, find an open area in your home and take 100 of them. World-renowned golf instructor Hank Haney(and former swing coach of Tiger Woods) is a huge advocate for this drill and makes all of his students do it, regardless of their skill level. When next March comes around, you won’t step out on the course and feel like you haven’t played in a year. Your muscle memory will kick in and you’ll be ready to go.
Putt, Putt and Putt Some More – We’ve all heard it before but it can’t be stressed enough — putting is the most important part of golf. A few times a week, throw a couple of balls down on the carpet and putt toward an old coffee mug. Once again, don’t worry about having the perfect stroke. Instead, focus on controlling your speed.
Read Golf Literature – The more knowledge you have about the game, the better you’re going to be. Start by familiarizing yourself with the rulebook and then move on to whatever you want. Watch online instructional videos or read online articles. Do anything you can to become a more knowledgable player.
Exercise and Stretch – Improving your flexibility is one of the most important things you can do on your way to developing a better swing, so if you’re not the type of person that likes to exercise, take a few minutes out of your day and do some stretching. In addition to improving your game, you’ll likely get rid of some of those common aches and pains that generally plague your season.
Create a Game Plan for Next Season – It doesn’t matter how good you are, there’s always room for improvement. Now is a good time to identify some of the weaker parts of your game so you know what to work on when the season starts up again. Maybe you want to get your handicap down to single digits or hit more fairways. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to set your goals and develop a plan to achieve them.